10 creative beer and snack pairings you should try for your Super Bowl party

Unless you have absolutely no access to cable (understandable) or hold a vendetta against nachos (not as understandable), you'll probably be tuning into the big game next Sunday. And when you do, chances are you'll be knocking back a beer, or two. In close proximity will also be some salty, fatty, supremely satisfying food: the chips, dips, pretzels, wings, chili, sausages, and burgers that are all de facto components of a respectable game day spread.Under the right circumstances (read: summer backyard barbecues), were into the idea of swilling ice-cold cans of mass-produced pilsneras much as the next person. But for an indoors football feast where the food is as much the star attraction as whats on the screen, the beer shouldnt be a complete afterthought. So choose something nice, go for variety, and find beers that will adequately complement and contrast that flavors on the table.Not quite sure how to make that happen' Here are 10 game day food and beer pairings to get you started:SEE ALSO:Chemistry reveals the surprising recipe for perfect nacho cheesePretzels & HellesbierMany tend to think of pretzels and pilsner as a perfect pairing, but go against the fold and try a more obscure German-style beer, like Helles. Its a very simple, lightly perfumed beer with a brilliant straw color and a snappy finish thats well suited for these yeasty, salt-sprinkled pretzels.Try This: Weihenstephaner Original Premium ($12 for a six-pack)Get the recipe for pretzels here.Snack Mix & MaibockSnack mixes are crunchy, gently spiced, and often just a tad sweet. They require a beer that will neither stand in the way of nor get washed out by the spiced flavors. Maibocks (also called Heller Bocks) are a perfect choice because theyre assertive and malty without being cloying or in-your-face. And most are only moderately alcoholic, which means you can comfortably have one or two before reaching for the next pairing.Try This: Heater Allen Lenz Bock ($6 for a 22-ounce bottle)Get the snack mix recipe here.Guacamole & Vienna LagerDark Mexican lagers like Dos Equis, Victoria, and Negra Modelo are actually exiled versions of Austrian-style Vienna lagers. They pair well with Mexican foods because theyre refreshing, clean tasting, and robust enough to match the cuisines bold, intense flavors like those in guacamole.Try This: Great Lakes Eliot Ness ($10 for a six-pack)Get Roberto Santibanez' classic guacamole recipe here.See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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