A Match Made in Cheddar
Cheese and wine go together like, well, cheese and wine. But sometimes cheese wants a change of pace, so why not try it with beer? Here are a few pairings from our cheese expert.

Fat Tire Amber Ale

The toasty, malty ale perfectly partners the flavors of Fiscalini Farms Bandage Wrapped Cheddar or San Joaquin Gold.

Samuel Adams Boston Lager

Choose a Baby Swiss, as our expert notes, "the milk fat accentuates the bitterness of the hops."

Downtown Brown

Amsterdam Reserve Aged Gouda finds harmonious convergence with this beer.

Mendocino Red Tail Ale

This beer really accentuates the creaminess and dry flavors of Rumiano Dry Jack.

Pyramid Hefeweizen

Try Laura Chenel Fresh Goat Cheese, a French-style chèvre from Sonoma.

And don't forget:

  • Allow cheese to come to room temperature for maximum flavor.
  • Serve crusty breads or plain crackers so you can appreciate each cheese's flavor.

»Cheers!

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