What beer goes with fried chicken?
Bubbles scrub the palate after every crisp, salty bite, so high carbonation matters more than strength.
Best styles
| Style | Serve at | Glass |
|---|---|---|
| Pilsner | 40–45°F (4–7°C) | Pilsner glass |
| Helles | 40–46°F (4–8°C) | Mug or stein |
| Cream Ale | 38–44°F (3–7°C) | Shaker pint |
| Saison | 44–50°F (7–10°C) | Tulip |
| American Lager / Light Lager | 36–40°F (2–4°C) | Shaker pint |
| Kölsch | 40–45°F (4–7°C) | Stange |
New beers in these styles
- Budweiser
- The Juice
- Little Wing Lager
- Crop Duester Cream Ale
- Freisinger Lager
- Blaupunkt German-Style Pilsner
- Hotel Usona
- Panki Bok
More pairings
- Burgers
- Tacos
- Pizza
- Barbecue
- Hot wings
- Thai and Indian curry
- Sushi
- Oysters and shellfish
- Grilled fish
- Salads
- Roast chicken
- Sausages and pretzels
- Steak
- Mushroom dishes
- Goat cheese and brie
- Aged cheddar and blue cheese
- Chocolate desserts
- Cheesecake and vanilla desserts
- Fruit desserts
- Apple and pumpkin pie
- Thanksgiving dinner
- Brunch
- Nachos and game-day snacks