How to Pair Beer with Everything

How to Pair Beer with Everything is a weekly column about stimulating all of the senses through beer. Look for it every Thursday on NEPA Scene.

 Rich Howells

HOW TO PAIR BEER WITH EVERYTHING PODCAST: Episode 2 – Hop Stoopid Ale by Lagunitas Brewing Company

Derek Warren’s popular How to Pair Beer with Everything column on nepascene.com is now a podcast! Joined by NEPA Scene founder and editor Rich Howells, they’ll try a different brew each week and examine it through all the senses, diving into personal experiences and opinions, pop culture, news, or whatever comes to mind. While Derek […]

 Derek Warren

HOW TO PAIR BEER WITH EVERYTHING: Liliko’i Kepolo by Avery Brewing Company

HOW TO PAIR BEER WITH EVERYTHING: Liliko’i Kepolo by Avery Brewing Company

Beer: Liliko’i Kepolo Brewer: Avery Brewing Company Style: Witbier ABV: 5.40% Description: Liliko’i Kepolo pours a cloudy yellow orange, reminiscent of fresh pineapple orange juice, with a frothy white head that leaves bits of lacing behind on the glass. The aroma is a tropical fruit punch to the nose, with passion fruit on full display […]

 Rich Howells

HOW TO PAIR BEER WITH EVERYTHING PODCAST: Episode 1 – Blackbeard’s Breakfast by Heavy Seas Beer

The weekly column is now a podcast! Since NEPA Scene launched to the public in September, the How to Pair Beer with Everything column has been a staple of the website, putting an entertaining and tongue-in-cheek twist on the typical beer review. Every Thursday, Derek Warren suggests the ideal setting, music, movies, and books to […]

 Derek Warren

HOW TO PAIR BEER WITH EVERYTHING: Points Unknown IPA by Stone Brewing Co.

HOW TO PAIR BEER WITH EVERYTHING: Points Unknown IPA by Stone Brewing Co.

Beer: Points Unknown IPA Brewers: Stone Brewing Co. with Ecliptic Brewing and Wicked Weed Brewing Style: American Imperial/Double IPA ABV: 9.50% Collaboration: While it has been bottled and distributed by Stone Brewing Co., this was actually a collaboration beer between Ecliptic Brewing from Portland, Oregon; Wicked Weed Brewing from Asheville, North Carolina; and Stone Brewing […]

 Derek Warren

HOW TO PAIR BEER WITH EVERYTHING: Chocolate Oak Aged Yeti by Great Divide Brewing Company

HOW TO PAIR BEER WITH EVERYTHING: Chocolate Oak Aged Yeti by Great Divide Brewing Company

Beer: Chocolate Oak Aged Yeti Brewer: Great Divide Brewing Company Style: American Imperial/Double Stout ABV: 9.50% Description: Chocolate Oak Aged Yeti pours a deep black with slight ruby highlights and a dark beige head that leaves a thin lacing on the glass. The aroma is dominated by chocolate, with backing notes of roasted malts, vanilla, […]

 Derek Warren

HOW TO PAIR BEER WITH EVERYTHING: Dawn of the Red by Ninkasi Brewing Company

HOW TO PAIR BEER WITH EVERYTHING: Dawn of the Red by Ninkasi Brewing Company

Beer: Dawn of the Red Brewer: Ninkasi Brewing Company Style: American Amber/Red Ale ABV: 7.00% Description: Dawn of the Red pours a pale amber hue with a frothy white head that leaves a wonderful lacing on the glass. The aroma is a fruity hop bouquet, with notes of grapefruit, papaya, and mango coming through strong […]

 Derek Warren

HOW TO PAIR BEER WITH EVERYTHING: Tree Shaker Imperial Peach IPA by Odell Brewing Company

HOW TO PAIR BEER WITH EVERYTHING: Tree Shaker Imperial Peach IPA by Odell Brewing Company

Beer: Tree Shaker Imperial Peach IPA Brewer: Odell Brewing Company Style: American Double/Imperial IPA ABV: 8.00% Description: Tree Shaker pours a wonderful sunset orange hue with a bright white frothy head that leaves a very thick layer of lacing on the glass. The aroma is filled with hop notes of citrus and pine, with backing […]

 Derek Warren

HOW TO PAIR BEER WITH EVERYTHING: Goat Boy by Southern Tier Brewing Company

HOW TO PAIR BEER WITH EVERYTHING: Goat Boy by Southern Tier Brewing Company

Beer: Goat Boy Brewer: Southern Tier Brewing Company Style: Weizenbock ABV: 7.50% Description: Goat Boy pours a deep ruby/copper hue with a bubbly off-white head that leaves behind small traces of lacing on the glass. The aroma is filled with notes of bananas and sweet decadent malts with backing notes of clove and spices. The […]

 Derek Warren

HOW TO PAIR BEER WITH EVERYTHING: Sock Knocker by Coronado Brewing Company

HOW TO PAIR BEER WITH EVERYTHING: Sock Knocker by Coronado Brewing Company

Beer: Sock Knocker Brewer: Coronado Brewing Company Style: American Imperial/Double IPA ABV: 8.50% Description: Sock Knocker pours a crystal clear golden color with a bright white foam head that leaves behind a thick lacing on the glass. The aroma is a veritable hop bouquet, with strong floral notes up front, followed by hints of pine, […]

 Derek Warren

HOW TO PAIR BEER WITH EVERYTHING: Hoplar by Hardywood Park Craft Brewery

HOW TO PAIR BEER WITH EVERYTHING: Hoplar by Hardywood Park Craft Brewery

Beer: Hoplar Brewer: Hardywood Park Craft Brewery Style: American Imperial/Double IPA ABV: 8.50% Description: Hoplar pours a golden auburn color with a khaki color head that recedes, leaving behind a beautiful layer of lacing on the glass. The aroma is filled with hops up front (citrus, pine), with backing notes of biscuit malts as well […]