Picking Pairings for Pizza Perfection

PICKING PÁIRINGS for Pizza Perfection THE GREAT DEBATE: Wine or Beer with Pizza? • In Italy, beer is often served with pizza In the U.S., both are common No rules - Follow your mood and taste buds! BEER BASICS for Pizza Lovers • Lighter beers are best for most pizzas-but not all! • Don't overpower the toppings PAIRING SUGGESTIONS HAWAIIAN STOUT OR PORTER VEGGIE PALE ALE PEPPERONI LAGER SAUSAGE BLONDE ÁLE WINNING AT Wine and Pizza Pairings • Reds are a natural match, but whites can work too - Consider toppings when choosing wines PAIRING SUGGESTIONS HAWAIIAN Beaujolais/Riesling VEGGIE Chianti/ Sauvignon blanc PEPPERONI Pinot noir/ Sauvignon blanc SAUSAGE Syrah/ Chardonnay NON-ALCOHOLIC SIPS to Take with Pizza COLA IS A TRIED- AND-TRUE FAVORITE JUICE GOES WELL WITH SALTY MEATS MILK PAIRS WELL WITH MEAT AND ZESTY SAUCES Infographic provided by: Round Table Pizza - Morgan Hill www.pizzamorganhill.com Round Table PIZZA Sources: http://www.drvino.com/2009/01/06/pizza-a-forbidden-food-wine-pairing/ http://drinks.seriouseats.com/2014/03/cicerone-best-beer-to- pair-with-pizza-margherita-pepperoni-ipa-pilsner-recommendation.html http://www.foodservicewarehouse.com/education/pairing-pizza- with-wine-and-beer/c27413.aspx