If you are going out for Cajun food or another spicy cuisine, ice-cold beer is a popular choice to partner with it. Which beer you pick depends on whether you are looking to tone down your meal or rev the flavors up. Here are some popular options to consider.

What Beer Should You Drink With Cajun Food?

1. Light Lager

If you love the flavor of spicy dishes, but sometimes want to turn down the heat, then light lagers are the way to go. Choose a Samuel Adams® Boston Lager or Sapporo® Premium Beer. These options can also make you feel better about a high-calorie or high-carb meal.

2. Amber Ale

Like light lagers, amber ales temper the heat of your favorite Cajun food. A good amber ale is malty without being heavily caramelized. A bad one can be generic and flavorless, so ask your local restaurant or bartender for recommendations.

3. Wheat Beer

Medium-weight beers that are hop-forward, like wheat beers, can mellow out the spiciness of dishes for the perfect balance. Wheat ales with fruity notes are particularly tasty choices to pair with complex dishes. Prairie Peach Wheat® or Belgian White, which are spiced with orange peel and coriander, offers flavors and depth that can bring out some of the nuances in your meal.

4. Pale Ale

If you love the fire of spicy food and want to turn it up instead of toning it down, turn to the bitter hop flavors in pale ales. The powerful flavor of IPAs, in particular, can bring out the heat, although Pedal Stroke®, an American pale ale from Green Flash Brewing, is also a favorite. 

If you are in the mood for Cajun food, burgers, or chicken wings—along with a few brews—head to Buzzard Billy's in Lincoln, NE. This New Orleans-style restaurant offers everything from jambalaya and gumbo to alligator tail and buffalo wings. Visit their website to see their menu or check them out on Facebook to find their daily specials and beer choices. You can also call the restaurant at (402) 475-8822 with questions.