Are you and your bae one of those couples who choose a beer over other alcoholic beverages at parties? If yes, you don’t need to put any pressure upon yourself to plan a cliched Valentine’s Day. All you need are some chocolates to go with the beer that’s already in your refrigerator and you are good to go!
Before I get to the good part, you should know that pairings are subjective. While I recommend you to try the pairings listed below, you should have some fun with unique beer-chocolate combinations to thoroughly enjoy the day in your own way.
1. IPA with Salted Dark Chocolate
The crispy hoppy bitterness of IPAs complement the salt in the bitter chocolate. The flavours play well with each other, letting you appreciate the unexplored taste of the salted chocolate. If you like salted caramel flavours, you should definitely give this a try!
2. Stout with Coffee Milk Chocolate
When paired together, the dark beer prepares your palate for a pleasant burst of coffee flavours. The combination comes off a little intense if you do not like your beer strong. But if you drink stouts often, this pairing is just for you.
3. Brown Ale and Almond Chocolate
A pint of brown ale with a few cubes of almond chocolate will make you explore the flavours of almonds in a unique way. The pairing can feel a bit heavy, so it is recommended to avoid it after a heavy meal.
Also, if you are allergic to almonds, you can pair any nutty chocolate with brown ales.
4. Belgian Witbier and Dark Chocolate
The light fruity flavours of the wheat beer will bring out the dark chocolate’s appreciative bitterness. If you are not a dark chocolate enthusiast, you should definitely try this pairing to understand the hype around its flavours.
5. Pilsner and Semi-Sweet Chocolate
The malty and earthy characteristics of a pilsner pair well with semi-sweet chocolates. If you have had enough of chocolates for the day, feel free to pair the beverage with semi-sweet brownies or cakes.
Since I have helped you with your laid-back Valentine’s Day plans, you need to tell me how fun the beer-chocolate tasting sessions were. And do update me on your preferred pairings in the comment section below!
