At DC STEAKHOUSE in Downtown Chandler, we support many American brewing companies on our menu. We even feature a few drinks from local Arizona breweries that pair well with a variety of dishes.
As steak experts, today we’re exploring which type of beer goes best with which type of steak. We put together this guide to help you choose the best beer to pair with your favorite cut of steak the next time you dine with us.
What kind of beer goes with steak? Some of the best beer with steak options include pale ale, amber ale, and light lager, depending on the kind of steak you’re eating. For example, light lager works with mildly flavored cuts, like filet mignon, as the understated flavor of the beer doesn’t overpower the steak.
Four Best Types of Beer to Pair with Steak
Pale ale is a light-colored, moderately strong type of beer. While pale ales were first brewed in England, they have become extremely popular in the United States. An American pale ale differs from a British pale ale in that it has a much bolder flavor.
Its boldness is what makes an American pale ale the perfect pairing for the strong flavors of a muscular top sirloin. We offer the Devil’s Ale from Chandler-based SanTan Brewing Company, an American pale ale featuring pine and citrus flavors.
Many styles of India Pale Ale (IPA) tend to be more bitter than other ales because the brewing process involves a second round of hops. However, IPAs also have fruity flavors that help counteract their bitterness. The bitterness of an IPA counteracts the fattiness of a ribeye.
Copper State IPA from Huss Brewing Company in Tempe, A Little Sumpin’ Sumpin’ from California-based Lagunitas Brewing Company, and SanTan Brewing Company’s Pebblehead Hazy IPA are just a few of the excellent IPAs we offer on our menu.
Light Wheat Beer and Filet Mignon
Flavorful, light-colored wheat beers are very versatile, and pair well with a wide range of foods. A light wheat beer like the Orange Blossom Ale from SanTan Brewing Company is the perfect match for a filet mignon. The refreshing taste of a light wheat beer helps cleanse your palate so you can savor every delicious bite of your steak.
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FAQ
Is beer good with red meat?
What beer to use for beef?
Why is beer and steak so good?
What beer goes with steak?
Often relying on the Cascades varietal of hops for its trademark pine and citrus aromatics, APA, with its bolder flavors and mouth-watering bitterness, is a perfect beer to pair with steak. John Legnard recommends a pale ale with sirloin or NY strip cuts, “Something that’s meatier but not as rich.”
What is the healthier substitute of flank steak?
The healthier substitute of flank steaks are: 1. Beef Skirt: It closely resembles flank steak. This specific cut comes from the diaphragm area of the animal. It is a thin meat with marbles fats on the surface. Since its thinner than flank, it cooks perfectly in a very shorter period of time. 2. Chicken breast: It cooks quickly and it is also the healthier alternative as it has less amount of fats when compared to flank steak. 3. Top Round: It is the thick cut. Marinating before broiling or grilling top round steak promotes tenderness. 4. Tri-Tip Steak: Also known as the triangle steak, this flank steak alternative comes from the top of the sirloin area. It is characterized by the fat surrounding the meat along the edges. Trimming that fat is an obvious way to keep this flank steak alternative healthier.
What beer goes well with red meat?
Dark or light. You can go down the route of pairing your beer with a light, refreshing beer such as a low abv IPA, an ice-cold lager, or a pale ale. Or you can go for deeper, richer flavours. Belgian beer goes particularly well with red meat. Stouts and porters are also excellent accompaniments.
Is beer good for steak?
The bitterness of a beer actually helps cancel out the fattiness of a steak. Also, beer can actually cleanse your palate. This means you get to experience the full flavor of your steak every time you take a bite after taking a sip. One of the more obvious reasons is because your steak is hot, and your beer is cold.