Beer and Seafood

If you have ever found yourself enjoying delicious seafood paired with a cold beer but unable to fully appreciate the dish's flavor, let me explain why. The reason you may not enhance the dish's flavor is due to the pairing with the type of beer you are likely drinking at that moment.Just like wine and cheese, different types of beers have a specific relationship depending on the type of seafood. It might seem nice to drink a light beer while eating a tuna tostada, but you won't elevate the flavor of those tostadas. In that case, you should opt for a dark beer to fully savor it. Here are some tips for the perfect pairing of beer types and seafood cuisine, so that next time you enjoy a fresh dish, you can navigate through great flavors. Tuna, sardines, and salmon: Dark beers (toasted).Oysters and mussels: Stout beers.Crab or lobster: Classic Pilsner beers.White fish: Lager beers. Shrimp and octopus: IPA beers.Tip: Cooking the seafood with the beer you will pair it with enhances the flavors even more.