HAPPY CINCO DE MAYO!
We don’t know about you but it makes us so happy that there is an entire day of the week dedicated to tacos! Let’s be real, the week just isn’t complete without a #TacoTuesday.. or Wednesday.. or Thursday. It’s acceptable to eat tacos every day right? Asking for a friend.
For our love for tacos, we decided to share some Beer & Taco Pairing suggestions to inspire a creative taco night at home! After all, is there anything better than delicious food paired with delicious beer? We think not!
Let’s get into it…
FRASER VALLEY LAGER - GROUND BEEF TACO
The name says it all! Let a classic Ground Beef Taco in a crispy corn shell be in your dinner plans for tonight!! Most of us grew up eating these traditional tacos with all the tasty toppings. If you’re sticking with an OG-style taco then it only makes sense to pair it with an OG-style beer like our Fraser Valley Lager.
KNOTTY BLONDE ALE - BAJA FISH TACO
Never say no to a soft tortilla filled with deliciousness. Especially when that deliciousness is beer-battered fish! How can anyone resist a crispy, golden fish fried to perfect?! Each bite is bursting with flavour while still wonderfully light and fresh! Do you know what else is light and refreshing? Our Knotty Blonde Ale… making it the perfect companion to your Baja Fish Taco night!
MOOD DANCE MANGO WHEAT - BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER TACO
If you’re in the mood for a spicy treat without the meat, say hello to your new favourite taco! Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos are packed with boatloads of flavour, tang, and heat… taco’bout perfection all in one bite! Drinking the right beverage with a spicy dish like this is key. You’ll want to find something that will compliment and cut the spice. Our Moon Dance Mango Wheat does just the trick!
Off Trail Pale Ale - Jerk Chicken Taco
Dreaming of a Caribbean vacation? Well, if you can’t be there we suggest eating like you are! One bite of Jerk Chicken Tacos will help you escape to the tropics! Give your tacos even more of a tropical twist by adding some grilled pineapple on top… guarantee your taste buds will be thanking us. The ideal beer pairing is our perfectly balanced & refreshing, Off Trail Pale Ale. The hop-forward flavour compliments the tacos' sweet, juicy, and slightly spicy flavours. Is your mouth watering yet?
RIVER VALLEY AMBER - CITRUS PULLED PORK TACO
Citrus braised pork, pico de gallo, radish & cilantro, drizzled with valentina crema… sound familiar? That’s probably because you’ve had these tasty tacos from OYB! And if you haven’t, well, you’re missing out! Consider this your sign to come down and try them! Be sure to compliment the tacos with the right beer! Our River Valley Amber’s smooth classic balance pairs SO well with the rich and juicy flavour of pulled pork.
WEST COAST IPA - BBQ PULLED JACKFRUIT TACO
These finger-licking BBQ Pulled Jackfruit Tacos are loaded with flavour and they are vegetarian! It turns out that young green unripe jackfruit has the texture of stringy, pulled meat! Although it may not taste like meat on its own, jackfruit does a wonderful job at soaking up all the flavours of spice and sauce used during cooking. To compliment your taco experience, try pairing them with our West Coast IPA!
GIN FIZZ CITRUS SOUR - CHORIZO TACO
If you’re a lover of all things juicy and spicy, you might just need some Chorizo Tacos in your life. The spicy meat, fresh toppings, and sauce make for a flavourful treat! All you need now is the tartness of our Gin Fizz Citrus Sour for the ultimate pairing.
There you have it, friends! Now you’re all set with some tasty pairing suggestions for your next taco night!
If you try any of these pairings or create your own, make sure to share it with us at @oldyalebrewing or with the hashtag #OldYaleBrewing!
Cheers!