By admin on July 12, 2023
One of the most delicious cuisines in the world is Mexican food. No matter what you pick, from sizzling fajitas to hot tamales, there’s something for everyone on a Mexican menu. Although you might know what you want from the menu food wise, here’s a few ideas for a crisp and cold beer to match your meal.
If you’re choosing a light dish, one with fish or lots of cilantro, you’ll want to choose a pale ale to go with it. A dark or bitter beer may overpower your meal, and make the flavors compete. Instead, choose a Corona, Pacifico or Tecates.
These beers are particularly wonderful to have with your Mexican food because they have roots in Mexico. Before Heineken purchased Tecate and Anheuser-Busch bought Pacifico and Corona, these were Mexican beers.
Although they sometimes had an international hand (Pacifico originate with three German brewers working in Mexico) they still got their start in the country. Enjoying a beer that originates from Mexico with your Mexican dish can be a great way to make your selection.
If you like a little heat in your meals, pale ales may not be quite enough. A somewhat darker beer can help you taste the flavor of the beer while still enjoying the spice of your meal.
Choose the right beer with care—because often the very nature of beer can cause your food to feel like it’s even hotter. Strong carbonation for example, can pop the oils responsible for the heat you feel all over your mouth.
If you want a beer that will help calm down the spice, choose a malt beer. Although the yeast consumes most of the sugars in the beer, there’s still a residual amount of sugar in the drink. That sugar can help calm down your tastebuds and soothe instead of irritate.
Indian pale ales can be one of the worst options to go with spicy dishes, because they can make your meal feel much spicier than it really needs to be.
Many Mexican dishes have lots of cheese or creamy sauces. If you’re selecting one of these dishes, consider a darker, bitter beer. A dark ale can help cut through the cream, leaving your taste buds refreshed and ready for more of your meal.
Even if you don’t normally enjoy bitter ales, you may be surprised at how the flavor can change with a creamy meal to bite into. The creamy food can mellow out the beer, and make both more enjoyable.
A malty caramel beer or an Indian pale ale are both great choices that can help add an extra dynamic to your delicious dish.
There’s no wrong way to eat your favorite Mexican dish. Whether you like crunchy nachos or a delicious taco salad, there’s a wonderful dish out there for you. Beer is a refreshing choice that many enjoy with their meal, and by carefully choosing just what kind of beer goes with it, you can make the flavor that much better.
As always, be sure to drink responsibly when enjoying a beer with your meal.
