Five of the best beer and curry pairings
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However, with the broad range of different curries available across the world, many consumers are now looking to explore different alternatives. In this regard, pubs definitely hold the upper hand to curry houses, with a far greater range of beers available for customers to try.
This National Curry Week (9-15 October), we’ve put together a list of some of the best beers to pair with some of the world’s most famous curry dishes.
1) Chicken tikka masala and IPA
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— Candolim Restaurant (@CandolimRestau1) October 9, 2017
One of the UK’s most beloved and popular dishes is the Chicken Tikka Masala. It makes up one in seven curries... pic.twitter.com/0GtWNrczg9
A curry-house classic, Tikka Masala’s moderate spice and rich creamy sauce pairs excellently with a citrusy and floral IPA or pale ale with a malty backbone, such as Thornbridge Jaipur or Siren Undercurrent.
2) Seafood laksa and witbier
Crab Chunk Seafood Laksa @ Laksa Town, Glen Waverly #melbourneeats#foodie#laksatown#laksalapic.twitter.com/LbMY25xS4f
— Cam M R Moral (@cam_bum) September 13, 2017
This Malaysian-influenced recipe is heavy on coriander, ginger and chilli. The slightly sweet and banana-like notes of a Witbier such as Camden’s Gentleman’s Wit or a hazy hefeweizen such as Paulaner Hefe-Weissbier will work well here.
3) Lamb jalfrezi and lager
Foreign Food: Easy Lamb Jalfrezi via @easypeasyfoodiehttps://t.co/DwA3jfDCgS#ttot#travelfoodpic.twitter.com/EJWpOw6owz
— AlphaHolidayLettings (@AlphaHolidayLet) September 30, 2017
Jalfrezi has an intense flavour with a thick, dry sauce leaving a slightly bitter aftertaste. Being a fairly hot curry, the best beer accompaniment here would be a clean and lightly hopped lager such as Pilsner Urquell or the exceptional Five Points Pils.
4) Thai green curry and saison
It's #NationalCurryWeek! Warm up with a bowl of Thai Green Curry. pic.twitter.com/40mYaV0Bg7
— Thai Square (@ThaiSquareGroup) October 9, 2017
The citric notes in saison work beautifully with Thai cuisine. A creamy, coconut-based recipe from south-east Asia such as this is delicious with the peppery spiciness of a Saison Dupont or Brew By Numbers Saison Citra.
5) Chicken tandoori and milk stout
Do the chilling while it's grilling, Try our Tandoori Chicken!!!#bawarchitampa#BawarchiBiryanisTampa#Tampa#Indianrestaurant#Foodpic.twitter.com/KnJQNNnqH0
— Bawarchi Tampa (@bawarchitampa) October 5, 2017
The smoky, char-grilled nature of a chicken tandoori is great with a dark, roasty beer. Try something with a sweeter edge such as Weird Beard’s Black Perle or Gun Brewery Parabellum to take the edge off the heat.