Thanksgiving Craft Beer and Food Pairings by Mooselick
Thinking of having some craft brews as part of your Thanksgiving celebration?
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For those of us that enjoy craft beers, working them into a Thanksgiving celebration ranges from exciting to daunting.
- Which beer should I/we drink as we snack before dinner?
- Which beers in what order are best during dinner or should I only provide one option?
Here are a few suggestions from the Mooselick team.
Mating Saison: Farmhouse Saison
This farmhouse Saison is seriously dry hopped with centennial hops to balance out the traditionally spicy finish that accompanies Saisons.Pairs well with:
- Finger foods/Appetizers
- Seafood (Clams, shrimp, lobster, crab)
- Strong Cheeses (blue cheese, Gorgonzola, smoked Gouda)
- Main Course
- Lettuce based salads
- Dairy based side dishes – Creamed vegetables, cheese stuffed pasta, cheesy mashed potatoes
- Poultry – Quail, Duck, Chicken, Turkey, Pheasant
- Desserts
- Fall desserts (pumpkin pie, apple pie)
Red Oktober – Red Ale
An English style red ale with an American twist. This beer has a little bite to it, yet takes a back seat when paired with any Thanksgiving course.
Pairs well with:
Finger foods/Appetizers
- Nuts (roast, salted nuts and seeds)
- Mild to sweet cheese (Havarti, Monterey Jack, mild Cheddar)
- Dips – Cream Cheese or Ricotta based
- Main Course:
- Poultry – Chicken and Turkey
- Sweeter side dishes – cranberry sauce, candied sweet potatoes
- Desserts
- Fall desserts (pumpkin pie, apple pie)
Java Moose – Coffee Stout
A rich smooth Java stout made with locally roasted coffee beans makes this the go-to beer to serve with dessert. The caffeine in this stout will help offset the drowsy feeling from overeating as well!
Pairs well with:- Dessert
- Pumpkin or sweet potato pies
- Chocolate cake or ice cream
- Java Moose ice cream float (vanilla ice cream)
- Really everything!
Velvety Antlers – Brown Ale
There is a bit of darker malt accompanied by just a few peaches to give to this easy drinking beer nutty taste and a fruity nose.
Pairs well with:
- Finger foods/Appetizers
Bean dips- Hard and/or rich cheese – Brie, Gouda
- Main Course:
- Red meat – Steak and lamb
- Root vegetables – potatoes, turnips, beets, carrots
- Dessert:
- Fruit Pies – apple, pear, rhubarb
- Carrot cake
Overwhelmed by the pairing options, looking for a beer that can pair with all of your Thanksgiving day foods? Look no further.
Moose on the Roof (IPA) & Atmoosphere (DIPA) – Ideal all Thanksgiving day drinking beer for IPA/craft brew lovers.- Moose on the Roof is a single IPA that is not overdone with hops and will play nicely with all of your foods and courses from cheese and dips to turkey, sweet potatoes and pumpkin pie!
- Atmoosphere is dry hopped to mars and back, which results in strong citrus undertones and a piney mouth but does not have an overwhelming bitter hop finish. Drinking this throughout the day would be treat for any craft beer lover.
Blue Moose (Golden Ale) & Red Hoof Hef (Strawberry Hefeweizen) – Great all Thanksgiving day beer for non-IPA lovers
Blue Moose is a golden ale with farm fresh blue berries and black currants included in the brew. The perfect beer to sip throughout the day.- Red Hoof Hef has a strawberry finish that plays nicely with cheeses, salads, poultry and desserts.
We have extended holiday hours for you to swing by and pick up for 4 and 6 packs for your Thanksgiving day celebrations.
- Tuesday 12pm-6pm
- Wednesday 12pm-8pm
- Black Friday – 12pm-8pm
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