Philly Food Pairing!

CraftBeer.com is featuring a slew of fantastic food-beer pairings.  My favorite of them all?  Duh.  Philly Cheesesteak and Pale Ale!  Here is a selection from the article.  To see all of the delectable combinations, click HERE.  Slainte!

Philly Cheesesteak and Pale Ale

You may visit The Liberty Bell and attempt to sprint up the famous Rocky steps, but if you really want a taste of the City of Brotherly Love, you’ll be indulging in a Philly cheesesteak. The soft, chewy bread is filled with grilled rib-eye beef, either sliced or chopped, depending on who you ask. The sandwich is classically finished off “wit” onions and cheese including provolone or more commonly, bright orange Cheese Whiz.

Although flavorful, a cheesesteak has a mild taste that pairs perfectly with a pale ale. The slight hoppiness stands up to the onions and hearty meat, and the cleaner finish is refreshing after the salty beef and cheese. It’s satisfying but not overpowering, just like the sandwich.

Suggested Pairings

• Yards Brewing Company | Philadelphia, PA | Philadelphia Pale Ale
• Weyerbacher Brewing Company | Easton, PA | Verboten, Belgian pale ale
• All Saints Brewing Company | Greensburg, PA | Laurel Highlands Pale Ale 
• Breaker Brewing Company | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Lunch Pail Ale
• Appalachian Brewing Company | Harrisburg, PA | Purist Pale Ale 
• Copper Crow Beer | Lafayette Hill, PA | Copper Crow Pale Ale