Chattanooga’s Beer Dictionary – NOOGAtoday

Tomorrow is Nationwide Beer Lovers Day, and we figured we might get a 1-day head begin. We’ve put collectively a beer dictionary to inform you about all the beer sorts, the place you’ll be able to discover them domestically, and what meals pairings work greatest together with your beer.

Amber + Pink Ale | Pink and amber ales will sometimes style like caramel, dried fruit, or espresso — extra bitter than candy. Pair with a hearty sluggish cooker meat.
Native rec: Great Outdoors at Naked River Brewing Co.

Amber + Pink Lager | These lagers can style gentle + crisp but in addition include aromas you’d discover in darker beers – like caramel or toffee. Pair with tacos.
Native rec: Chickbock Amber Lager at Chattanooga Brewing Co.

Belgian Type Beer | Belgian beers are available in pale ales, darkish ales, fruity beers, and bitter ales. Belgian-style beers have a excessive alcohol content material + low bitterness. Pair with cheese and potato dishes.
Native rec: Grim Haven with a Twist at Oddstory Brewing Co.

Brown Ale | An English-style ale that’s particularly candy + nutty tasting. Pair with pecan pie.
Native rec: Higher Brown Brown Ale at Five Wits Brewing Co.

Cream Ale | Mild in taste, pale in colour, and not too bitter for a beginner beer drinker. Pair with grilled hen.
Native rec: Chatty Light at Heaven & Ale Brewing Co.

Darkish Lager | You’ll be able to anticipate wealthy aromas like espresso, chocolate, molasses, and even pumpernickel bread. Pair with smoked fish.
Native rec: Siren Vienna Lager at Empyreal Brewing

Fruit Beer | Many fruits discover their approach into beer recipes — some in style ones are lime, strawberry, and cherry. Most fruit beers are candy tasting + pair completely with dessert.
Native rec: Bowser’s Side Peach (seasonal) at Five Wits Brewing Co.

Hefeweizen | Time for a German lesson — hefeweizen is the German phrase for pale wheat beer. These are additionally referred to as witbiers or blanches and are made by including wheat to the combination to provide the beer a foamy head + a silky texture. They’ve a definite sweetness and typically give off a bubble gum or banana odor. Pair with cedar-smoked salmon or a watermelon + tomato salad.
Native rec: Banana Hands at Tanasi Brewing and Supplies

India Pale Ale (IPA) | These beers could be bitter + have excessive alcohol ranges. They’ll vary from citrus flavors to stronger, extra bitter flavors — relying on the hops used. These are often the intro beer for brand new beer drinkers. Pair with fish + chips.
Native rec:: Igneous IPA at Hutton & Smith Brewing Co.

Pale Ale | Pale ales are often hoppy however carry a decrease alcohol content material than IPAs. Most kinds of pale ale are malty, medium-bodied, and simple to drink.
Native rec: The Cure at Terminal Brewhouse

Pale Lager | A crisp, light-bodied + reasonably hoppy beer. Pair with a traditional margherita pizza.
Native rec: WanderLinger Lager at WanderLinger Brewing Co.

Pilsner | A light-weight + crisp lager from nineteenth century Europe that’s hoppy and a pale gold colour. Pair with calamari or schnitzel.
Native rec: Naked Light at Naked River Brewing Co.

Radler | A radler is a hybrid — half beer, half citrus juice. The phrase radler means “bicycle owner” in German + legend has it radlers had been invented to quench the thirst of cyclists. Pair with grilled fruit or pulled pork.
Native rec: Blueberry Lemonade Shandy by Saugatuck Brewing Co. at The Tap House

Stouts + Porters | These beers have a deep, roasted flavor and are sometimes described as tasting like chocolate or espresso. Oatmeal stouts and porters are a subtype that embrace a small quantity of oatmeal to provide it a thicker physique.
Native rec: Love Supreme at Heaven & Ale Brewing Co.

Wild + Bitter Ales | Wild or bitter ales are sometimes very low in alcohol, and have tart, bitter flavors that come from (secure) micro organism within the brew mash. Pair with salty meats, smelly cheeses, and lemony seafood dishes.
Native rec: Xenocryst at Hutton & Smith Brewing Co.