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You don’t have to be a rocket scientist (read certified Cicerone) to pair beer and eats. Here’s some good Thanksgiving advice for drinking and dining: Balance the weights. Mirror the body of the beer with that of the food. Darker, more robust beers such as stouts and porters pair well with richer foods like roasted meats, BBQ and chili. More delicate beer like a pilsner or kölsch tend to pair well with lighter foods like lean poultry, salads and food. See, easy.

Of course, you can get a lot more complicated than that. If getting complex is your type of thing, might we suggest starting your beer/food journey with CraftBeer.com’s Beer & Food Course, which aims to arm the culinary professionals of tomorrow with in-depth knowledge, including information about the history of beer and beer styles, pairing beer with food and how to properly pour and present beer at the table. The best part: You can download the course for FREE!!! Download it right here.