Craft beer is by far the most versatile of all beverages to pair with food! Craft beer has carbonation which cleanses the palate with each sip, it has bitterness from the hops that cuts through the richest foods, meats, cheeses, and chocolates. It has sweetness from the malt that calms the hottest chili pepper, and the roasted grains match the Maillard reac- tion of browned food like seared meats, pan fried dumplings and bread. There isn’t a food item in the world that I can’t pair with a craft beer and that means with a little practice you can too.