Beer and Cheese Pairing with Brewmaster Garrett Oliver at Murray's Cheese Shop

Wine and cheese get all the headlines, but many cheese lovers think beer is better. This week we head to legendary Murrays Cheese Shop in Greenwich Village—New York Citys oldest cheese store—and talk to Brooklyn Brewmaster Garrett Oliver to find out just what makes beer and cheese a match made in heaven.


Tip: Beer and cheese have a common origin and thus naturally pair well
Tip: Don't over chill quality beer, cold will inhibit flavor experience
Tip: Citrus notes in goat cheese play off those in white beer
Tip: Caramelized malt beer complements nutty, aged cow's milk cheeses
Tip: Barleywine style ales age extremely well
Trick: Beer has a much wider range of flavors than wine
Trick: Beer's secret flavor weapon is carbonation
Trick: Serve beer in wine glasses for better aromatics and flavor
Technique: Beer bubbles help lift fat off your tongue, cleans the palate
Technique: Serve beer at 45° and let open up before enjoying
Technique: Pair a strong blue cheese with a bold ale

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[drinktoremember]

It's a fine thing Garrett is so well versed and eloquent, he was almost able to make her sound like she had her own input on the matter!

[abogan04]

Great tips! Di Bruno Bros. also has a good insight into beer and cheese pairings.

If your interested, check out 'Flying Fish Beer and Cheese Pairing by Emilio Mignucci at Osteria'

[MrNickybarnes]

21 people like to go big



[deepcdvr69]

Did you see him wipe the blue cheese finger under the table,like he was sticking bubblegum up there.

[BeerGogglesReviews]

BEER AND MOST FOODS ARE BETTER!

[zoeandsimon]

"I'm on a horse"

[sixty5mustang289]

I can't wait to buy Garrett Oliver's book on beer and food pairings.

[talkingeyes]

Really good insight. Love Garrett Oliver. 

[MrGreenTrees420]

LOL