Beer pairing with smoked trout

[DBear]

Howdy all,

Just got a call from the wife who will be lunching on smoked trout with friends. Suggestions for beer pairings?

Thanks

[tavish2]

I would think some thing that would stand up to the taste of the smoke would be good. Probably have to go super malty or super hoppy. Like a wee heavy or an IPA?

[slowhead]

how about the obvious...
Alaskan smoked porter

[BDawg]

I think the Alaskan Smoked Porter will totally dominate the fish.

I'd go for something lighter - Aacht Schlenkerla Rauchbier - probably the Weizen, though the Marzen is very smooth too.


my .02

[Evan B]

I think the Alaskan Smoked Porter will totally dominate the fish.

I'd go for something lighter - Aacht Schlenkerla Rauchbier - probably the Weizen, though the Marzen is very smooth too.


my .02

+1 to what Steve said. Anything with a light smoke will complement it nicely. I personally wouldn't go for anything extreme in any sense, be it very hoppy or smokey. I think a lighter scottish ale, schwarzbier, or something like Steve suggested would go perfect.

[Phil]

schlenkerla helles

[TapItGood]

Belgian Golden Strong or nice clean crisp Pilsner..mmmm. What do you think would go good with Chips and Guacamole? I'm in charge of that Pairing for the 4th.

[straight cash homey]

pils, no question this is the right answer