Article: GOOD STUFF QUICK HITS FROM THE WORLD OF FOOD BY ANN HELLER; BREWING UP A CHEESY RELATIONSHIP

Wine-and-cheese parties are nothing new, but the cheesemakers of Wisconsin are promoting cheese-and-beer pairings.

In fact, they say that beer may be the better choice for aged cheeses, because as cheeses age and become more fully flavored they can begin to challenge the wine. Beer's slightly bitter flavor counters the richness of aged cheese, they contend.

To get started, use this guideline: Lagers equate with white wines, and stronger ales and bocks equate with red wines. Serve a light-flavored beer with cheese such as Muenster or provolone; beers with strong flavors need assertive cheeses such as aged Gruyere. Serve with whole-grain breads. For more pairing tips and recipes, see ...

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