Enjoying a cold pint of beer after a long day only gets better when you pair it with complementary, delicious appetizers and entrees. Here are a handful of combinations to try the next time you go out to a bar and grill. 

4 Tasty Beer & Bar Food Pairings

1. Brown Ale

Brown ales have nutty and chocolatey notes that bring out the more complex flavors of heavier meats, such as pork chops and Portuguese sausage. The medium body and refreshing flavor of brown ale also balance nicely with lighter meats, such as poke and sashimi.

2. Lager

If you’re in the mood for spicy food such as buffalo chicken wings, wash it down with an ice-cold lager. This refreshing and versatile beer’s mild flavor won’t overpower menu items like saimin or panko butterfish. It also pairs well with more traditional bar snacks, including French fries and onion rings. 

3. IPA

IPAs are known for their distinctly hoppy and bitter flavor profile. Since they have such a prominent taste, they pair best with strongly flavored dishes. Steak and cheeseburgers tend to hold up to and harmonize with the more pungent notes of IPAs. 

4. Stout

Stouts are extremely dark with strong coffee notes and a velvety smooth finish. They provide an excellent contrast with the sweeter flavors of shrimp, lobster, and other shellfish. Additionally, stouts bring out the chocolatey flavors of desserts. 

The next time you’re in the mood for refreshing beer and delicious bar food, make 8 Fat Fat 8 Bar & Grille your top destination. Since 1986, this family-owned and -operated bar and grill has provided Chinese food, happy hour specials, darts, billiards, and karaoke to Honolulu patrons. Call (808) 596-2779 to place an order for delivery, or visit them online to view their complete menu.