Easter Dinner Beer Pairing Guide
- Admin
- Apr 1
- 3 min read
Just in time for spring celebrations & holidays, here's your guide to beer pairings for Easter:
Easter Dinner Beer Pairing Guide (Course by Course) Fresh, vibrant beer pairings to match the flavors of spring and your Easter table.
1. Brunch Starters & Appetizers : Deviled eggs • fresh fruit • pastries • smoked salmon • quiche
Recommended Beer Styles:
Saison / Farmhouse Ale – Crisp, peppery, and perfect for spring foods.
Belgian Witbier – Citrus and coriander brighten lighter starters.
Pilsner (German or Czech-style) – Clean and refreshing.
Blonde Ale – Easy-drinking and versatile.
Our Pick:
Hoppy JOJO Farmhouse Ale 6.7%
cracked pepper, orange zest, spruce
2. Soup Course: Spring pea soup • asparagus soup • light chicken broth
Recommended Beer Styles:
Kölsch – Delicate and clean, great with subtle flavors.
Helles Lager – Soft malt character complements light soups.
Cream Ale – Smooth and mild, doesn’t overpower.
Our Pick:
Local Lager German Style Lager 4.5%
crisp, well-balanced
3. Salad Course: Spring greens • strawberries • goat cheese • citrus vinaigrette
Recommended Beer Styles:
Gose – Light tartness enhances fruit and acidity.
Berliner Weisse – Bright, refreshing, and slightly sour.
Saison – Again shines with vinaigrettes and herbs.
Our Pick:
Kolsch 5.4%
crisp, clean, mild fruitiness
4. Main Course: Easter Ham or Lamb
If You’re Serving Glazed Ham: Honey • pineapple • brown sugar glaze
Recommended Beer Styles:
Maibock / Helles Bock – Slight sweetness complements glaze.
Belgian Tripel – Fruity, dry, and strong enough to balance richness.
Fruit-forward Pale Ale – Citrus hops enhance sweetness.
Our Pick:
Spelly B Pale Ale 5%
Citrus, Fruity, slightly sweet
If You’re Serving Lamb: Mint Glaze • Herbal • Rich & Filling
Recommended Beer Styles:
Belgian Dubbel – Dark fruit and spice pair beautifully with lamb.
Brown Ale – Nutty, balanced, and earthy.
Herbaceous Saison – Matches rosemary, thyme, and garlic notes.
Our Pick:
Seeing Dubbel Belgian Dubbel 7.1%
Soft Fruit, Toffee, Spice
5. Spring Side Dishes: Roasted Asparagus / Vegetables
Saison – Classic pairing with green vegetables.
Pilsner – Crisp bitterness balances vegetal notes.
Vienna Lager – Toasty malt complements creamy textures.
Amber Ale – Light caramel enhances richness.
Carrots (Honey Glazed or Roasted)
Blonde Ale – Clean and slightly sweet.
Witbier – Citrus lifts the dish.
Our Pick:
Boughs On Which the Wild Bees Settle Farmhouse Ale - Saison 6.6%
Aged in oak with hand-picked AZ Citrus Blossoms and AZ Wildflower honey
6. Dessert Course: Carrot cake • lemon bars • berry tarts • cheesecake
Carrot Cake
Dunkelweizen – Banana, clove, and malt sweetness.
Spiced Ale – Echoes cinnamon and nutmeg.
Lemon or Citrus Desserts
Witbier – Perfect citrus harmony.
Berliner Weisse – Tart and refreshing.
Berry Desserts
Fruit Beer (Raspberry, Cherry)
Gose – Enhances fruit brightness.
Our Pick:
Harvest Diem Spiced Ale (5.5% ABV)
Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Honey
7. After-Dinner / Spring Sippers : Lighter than winter, but still satisfying.
Recommended Beer Styles:
Tripel – Elegant, strong, and slightly sweet.
Golden Strong Ale – Bright and effervescent.
Saison (higher ABV) – Complex and dry finish.
Our Pick:
Chocolate Bunny Porter 8%
Made with Madagascar vanilla beans, lactose, and ethically sourced cacao nibs
Seasonal Pairing Philosophy
Easter meals lean toward:
Fresh herbs
Lighter proteins
Citrus and brightness
That’s why the best beers here are:
Higher carbonation
Lower bitterness (generally)
Bright yeast character or light acidity
Hope this helps you find the perfect beers for your holiday table.....
nice overview