If you’re lucky, you’ve been to a cinema brewery in the last few years. Over time, the idea behind this type of theater chain has been on fire. The popularity of the cinema brewery is so big that even the old-school theater chains that ruled the roost have started converting their theaters to cater to a savvy audience that demands more out of a night out at the movies. As much as the cinema brewery has done to revolutionize the movie watching game, there really is one problem that ever pops, but it is a bit of a consistent problem — what beer do you drink with what food?
Yeah, it seems silly to think that choosing the right beer with the right food would be a thing, but it most certainly does make a difference. If you love beer and enjoy trying out new beer, you’ll know that the end results can vary depending on the type of beer you’re brewing. The color is different, ditto on the taste, and the remaining flavors left in your mouth linger for some time. If you decide to order a food item and its ingredients are at odds with the beer you drank, you’re going to be in a one unfortunate experience. It’s just like wine in that reds, whites, pinots, etc. all work with different foods. There really is an art to it.
This, unfortunately, is where things at a cinema brewery can get a little problematic. Even if you are fully aware that the right beer and food combo will make for a stellar meal, you might be completely oblivious as to how to make that call.
Here’s a basic cinema brewery guide on how to best pair certain foods with certain beers:
Pairings Not Limited to One Course — Though you probably won’t find a cheese course at a cinema brewery, you may have an entrée and dessert. The flavor notes in each of these meal courses differs greatly from the other, so a beer that goes well with your burger may clash with your cheesecake.
Glassware and Temperature Are Important — A lot of places that serve beer brag about the near freezing temperatures at which they serve their beer. As it turns out, temps in the 40°-55° range work very well. Also, the vessel in which the beer is served matters, too.
Boldness of Food Good Gauge for Boldness of Beer — If you’re eating hearty, savory, sauce- & gravy-laden dishes, you might look for a beer that is darker in color. The darker color usually indicates bold, rich flavors that’ll pair well.
Don’t Be Afraid to Make A Mistake — So, you pick a chocolate stout beer while you eat fish tacos. It’s not the best choice, and your taste buds are confirming it. Big deal. At least you’ll know for next time. You can always ask your server if they have a recommendation as well.
So, the next time you head on over to your local cinema brewery, don’t be so timid when choosing what you’ll have to eat and drink. Even if it’s not the best combination, at least you’ve learned a little something that can inform your choices in subsequent visits.
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