Buffalo Wings with a Lil' Sumpin

When trying to pick my first food and beer that I felt would pair well together I tried to think of something that everyone could relate too, as well as enjoy while sipping on a cool beer. Seeing as the Super Bowl just past, I figured it would be a good idea to talk about one of America's favorite sports foods as well as bar foods, Buffalo Wings.

Now we all know that Buffalo Wings are a staple in the U.S., and are enjoyed by many Americans on a weekly occurrence primarily in bars. Whenever I get buffalo wings at a bar, I find the best beer to pair them with is typically an IPA. For those of you that do not know, IPA stands for India Pale Ale. IPA's are always higher in alcohol content, and tend to taste a bit "hoppier"than your average domestic. The IPA that I would personally recommend would have to be Lagunitas Lil' Sumpin Sumpin. This is my personal favorite beer, and I really think it goes well with most food, but definitely takes the cake when it comes to Buffalo Wings. This IPA has a really nice bitterness that counteracts with the minor heat that comes from eating Buffalo Wings. It also does a great job of balancing out the saltiness. Finally IPA's go incredibly well with blue cheese, and who doesn't enjoy blue cheese with their Buffalo Wings?

For those that don't necessarily enjoy an IPA with their buffalo wings, my other recommendation would be Yuengling. Yuengling is an American made lager, so it's not as heavy as an IPA but still heavier than a light beer.

So the next time you go out to the bar with your friends and order some delicious Buffalo Wings, be sure to ask for a Lagunita's Lil' Sumpin Sumpin. Not only will you love the paring, but you'll also impress some people with your knowledge of a delicious beer.

Reason for the Blog

This blog is meant for readers to discover delicious food that pairs well with some great beer. I myself work at a bar where I bar-back as well as cook, so this knowledge is right up my ally.