Beer Pairings, Wine Pairings

A recent article in the Texas based Star-Telegram reviewed a new book titled: He Said Beer, She Said Wine.

The book feature noted Sommelier Marnie Old, and Dogfish Head founder Sam Calagione, discussing which beverage goes better with food, and suggesting pairings for your entertainment.

You can read the entire article should you so choose (I might purchase the book), but here is a small list of featured pairings to get you started:

Sushi and ...

Beer: A wheat beer such as Avery White Rascal. The malty backbone stands up to wasabi, but it's subtle enough not to drown sushi's delicate flavors. About $10 a six-pack, at Central Market Fort Worth and Southlake, Market Street, some Majestic stores, Whole Foods and Hall's Grocery.

Wine: A French Champagne such as Perrier-Jouet Grand Brut Champagne. Flavors are complex but won't overwhelm sushi's subtle flavors. About $45, at Central Market Fort Worth and Southlake; Applejacks Liquors ; Liq-O-Rama in Saginaw; Majestic liquors at 1004 N.E. Loop 820, Fort Worth; and some Tom Thumb stores.

Sirloin steak and ...

Beer: A brown ale such as Chimay Premiere. Calagione considers a complex, fruity brown ale a better match than a dry, tannic red wine. About $11 for a 25.4-ounce bottle, at Central Market Fort Worth, Market Street, some Majestic stores, Whole Foods and Hall's Grocery.

Wine: A Napa Valley cabernet sauvignon such as Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon. Classic match for steak on the grill: a big, complex red. About $50-$56, at the Fort Worth and Southlake Central Markets, Two Bucks Discount Beverage Center, Liq-O-Rama in Saginaw, Market Street and some Tom Thumb stores.

Glazed ham and ...

Beer: An English old ale such as Theakston Old Peculier. Sweet and salty flavors need a smooth, mellow beer partner. About $7-$9.50 a six-pack, at Central Market Fort Worth, Fossil Creek Liquor, some Kings Liquors stores, some Majestic stores, Cost Plus World Market in Grapevine, Market Street and Hall's Grocery, Dr. Jeckyll's Beer Lab.

Wine: A delicate pinot noir such as Sanford Pinot Noir. A soft, silky red for a salty-sweet meat. About $30-$32, at Central Market Fort Worth and Southlake, and some Tom Thumb stores.

Scallop ceviche and ...

Beer: A traditional or new-world light lager such as Full Sail Session Lager. A light, warm-weather beer for a light, warm-weather dish. About $13 for a 12-pack at Central Market Fort Worth and Southlake, Whole Foods, Market Street, Hall's Grocery and some Majestic stores.

Wine: A New Zealand sauvignon blanc such as Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc. Lively tartness stands up to the citrus that defines this trendy dish. About $15-$18, widely available, including major supermarket chains.