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Three basic principles: Balance Contrast Complement Three basic principles: Balance Contrast Complement

Three basic principles: Balance How well the beer and food create a balance of flavor when consumed together Contrast How the beer and food offset each others distinguishable taste/flavor elements Complement How the beer and food meld together to form one single and easily identifiable flavor profile Three basic principles: Balance How well the beer and food create a balance of flavor when consumed together Contrast How the beer and food offset each others distinguishable taste/flavor elements Complement How the beer and food meld together to form one single and easily identifiable flavor profile

Key Flavor Elements in Food Rich Aromatic Spicy/Heat Charred/Smoky SweetTart/Acidic Fruity

Key Flavor Elements in Beer Richness Roasted Malt Hoppy/Spicy Sweetness Clean/Crisp Citrus/Fruity

BEERS TO PAIRKEY FLAVOR ELEMENTS IN FOOD RICHAROMATIC SPICY/ HEAT CHARRED/ SMOKY SWEET TART/ ACIDIC FRUITY American-Style Dark Lager: Michelob AmberBock, Ziegenbock American-Style Light Amber Lager: Michelob ULTRA Amber American-Style Light Lager: Bud Light, Busch Light, Michelob Golden Draft Light, Michelob Light, Natural Light American-Style Low-Carb Light Lager: Michelob ULTRA American-Style Premium Lager: Budweiser, Budweiser Select, Busch, Michelob, Michelob Golden Draft American Ice Lager: Bud Ice, Busch Ice, Natural Ice American Malt Liquor: Hurricane High Gravity, Hurricane Malt Liquor, King Cobra American-Style Pale Ale: Stone Mill Bavarian-Style Hefeweizen: Michelob Bavarian Style Wheat Belgian-Style Pale Ale / Belgian Blonde Ale Leffe Blonde Belgian-Style Wit (or White): Shock Top, Hoegaarden Bohemian-Style Pilsener: Czechvar Classic English-Style Pale Ale: Michelob Pale Ale, Bass Pale Ale, Boddingtons Pub Ale = Good = Better = Best

RICHAROMATIC SPICY/ HEAT CHARRED/ SMOKY SWEET TART/ ACIDIC FRUITY European-Style Dark/Munchner Dunkel: Becks Dark European-Style Mild Lager: Kirin Light European-Style Pilsener: Kirin Ichiban, Stella Artois Fruit Beer: Wild Blue German-Style Light Beer: Becks Light German-Style Marzen/Oktoberfest: Becks Oktoberfest, Michelob Marzen German-Style Pilsener: Becks Golden or Blonde Ale: Beach Bum Blonde Ale Herb and Spice Beers: Jacks Pumpkin Spice Ale Non-Alcoholic (Beer) Malt Beverage: Becks NA, Busch NA, ODouls, ODouls Amber Robust Porter: Michelob Porter Sorghum Beers: Redbridge Specialty Honey Lagers or Ales: Michelob Honey Lager Wood- and Barrel- Aged Dark Beer: Winters Bourbon Cask Ale = Good = Better = Best

Chef & Brewmaster Pairing Highlights Cheese Budweiser & Pepper Jack Bud Light & Brie Michelob Lager & Feta Clean/Crisp Spicy/Heat Hoppy/Spicy Rich Tart/Acidic Hoppy, Sweet, Rich, Slight Roasted Malt Food Key Beer Key

Chef & Brewmaster Pairing Highlights Salad Michelob ULTRA Amber & Mesquite Grilled Chicken Salad Wild Blue & Spring Mix and Raspberry Salad Budweiser & Caesar Salad Charred/Smoky Roasted Malt, Clean/Crisp Clean/Crisp, Sweet Tart/Acidic Fruity, Clean/Crisp Tart/Acidic Food Key Beer Key

Budweiser Select & Sea Bass Mediterranean Aromatic, Spicy/Heat Slight Roasted Malt, Clean/Crisp Chef & Brewmaster Pairing Highlights Seafood Food Key Beer Key Leffe Blonde & Grilled Halibut Aromatic, Spicy/Heat Hoppy/Spicy Citrus/Fruity

Chef & Brewmaster Pairing Highlights Seafood Spicy/Heat Sweet, Rich, Hoppy/Spicy Hoppy/Spicy, Citrus/Fruity Aromatic, Fruity, Tart/Acidic Kirin Ichiban & Pan Seared Rare Ahi Tuna with Jalapeno Citrus Relish ~ ~ Food Key Beer Key Hoegaarden & Citrus Glazed Fish

Chef & Brewmaster Pairing Highlights Poultry Michelob Lager & Mesquite B.B.Q. Chicken Breast Bass & Grilled Quail with Wild Mushrooms Budweiser American Ale & Chicken Parmesan Charred/Smoky Hoppy, Sweet, Rich, Slight Roasted Malt Food Key Beer Key Spicy, Citrus, Clean/Crisp Tart/Acidic, Aromatic Roasted Malt, Hoppy/Spicy, Richness Charred/Smoky

Chef & Brewmaster Pairing Highlights Meat Czechvar & Veal Chop Michelob Lager & Cracked Pepper Strip Steak Michelob Light & Char-broiled Filet Mignon Charred/Smoky Roasted Malt Hoppy/Spicy Clean/Crisp, Hoppy/Spicy Rich, Charred/Smoky, Aromatic Spicy/Heat Hoppy, Sweet, Rich, Slight Roasted Malt Food Key Beer Key

Chef & Brewmaster Pairing Highlights Meat Becks Pilsner & Steak topped with Alpine Gruyere Bass & Lamb Herb- Filled Meatballs Rich, Charred/ Smoky Roasted Malt, Rich Roasted Malt, Hoppy/Spicy, Richness Aromatic, Rich, Charred/Smoky Rich, Charred/ Smokey, Aromatic Hoppy/Spicy, Sweetness, Clean/Crisp Food Key Beer Key Stella Artois & Grilled Steak

Chef & Brewmaster Pairing Highlights Dessert Michelob AmberBock & Crème Brûlèe Michelob Porter & Tapioca Cream Dessert Michelob ULTRA & Raspberry Symphony Cheesecake Rich, Sweet Roasted Malt, Sweet, Rich Rich, Roasted Rich, Sweet Fruity, Clean/Crisp Food Key Beer Key

Chef & Brewmaster Pairing Highlights Italian Food Key Beer Key Shock Top & Steamed Mussels alla Napoli Michelob ULTRA Amber & Penne Primavera with Creamy Tomato Sauce Budweiser Select & Salsiccia Lasagna Aromatic, Tart/Acidic Spicy, Citrus, Clean/Crisp Aromatic, Tart/Acidic Slight Roasted Malt, Clean/Crisp Aromatic, Tart/Acidic Roasted Malt, Clean/Crisp

Chef & Brewmaster Pairing Highlights Asian Kirin Ichiban & Rainbow Roll Kirin Ichiban & Szechwan Beef with Stir-Fried Mushrooms and Green Beans Spicy/Heat Hoppy/Spicy, Clean/Crisp Spicy/Heat Hoppy/Spicy, Clean/Crisp Food Key Beer Key

Chef & Brewmaster Pairing Highlights Latin Shock Top & Paella Budweiser & Fajitas with Pico de Gallo Spicy/Heat, Charred/Smoky, Aromatic Spicy, Citrus, Clean/Crisp Spicy/Heat, Charred/Smoky Clean/Crisp, Sweet Food Key Beer Key