The Best Beers to Pair With Thanksgiving Dinner

The Best Beers to Pair With Thanksgiving Dinner
As you plan the day's menu, don't forget the brews. MaxyM/Shutterstock
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Our national holiday of gratitude is nearly upon us once again, and as you plan the day’s menu, don’t forget the brews! Here are a few ideas of what might fit in well with turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberries, and a bit of pumpkin pie.

Sit Down With a Brown

Brown ales aren’t generally heavy, and don’t bear the bitterness of a lot of the hoppier beers. They’re not crisp like pilsners, but have a malty, bready, or even nutty character that is flavorful but not too rich for such a typically filling meal.
Samuel Smith’s Nut Brown is an old reliable, malty and finishing with a creamy nuttiness. (Wouldn’t that go nicely with some chestnut stuffing?) Rogue Hazelnut Brown Nectar is another good option in that regard. Do you brine your turkey? Such a beer works quite well in brine recipes, as well as basting recipes and even gravy.
Kevin Revolinski
Kevin Revolinski
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Kevin Revolinski is an avid traveler, craft beer enthusiast, and home-cooking fan. He is the author of 15 books, including “The Yogurt Man Cometh: Tales of an American Teacher in Turkey” and his new collection of short stories, “Stealing Away.” He’s based in Madison, Wis., and his website is TheMadTraveler.com
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