5 Foods that go better with beer than with wine

Even if wine and food pairing is a very important part of a great meal, not every dish is meant to go with wine. Even if I respect people that insist in having a glass of it with practically anything; I believe that some foods are better with a good beer.

Here are my top 5 foods that go better with beer than with wine...

1. Sausages: A classic Oktoberfest combo that you can enjoy all year around, and anywhere you are. There are many types of sausages and beers, just try to match the strength of flavors of the first with the complexity of the second.

2. Tacos: This mexican especialty (well, tex-mex actually) tends to be too hot for most wines. Besides, after such an spicy bite, you don't want an intense 14 ºC Cab-Sauv contributing to the fire. Better to have a cold lager.

3. Curry dishes: The combination of wine and curry is a tricky one; many suggests to serve gewurztraminer (which I agree), however, Cava or others sparkling wines are even better. And of course, if you like bubbles and freshness with your curry: how about an India Pale Ale? The moderate flavor will match the spice, without overshadow it.

4. Hamburgers: The all american way, a big burguer with a pint of beer is a casual, yummy and fool-prof pairing. Of course, depending on the type of meat and the sauce, you may choose from a soft pilsner or other pale lagers, to a red ale or other beers with strong character.

5. Ceviche: The national dish of Peru is one of the hardest dishes to pair with wine, but goes beautifully with beer so, let's not go against the grain with this one. The acidity of the dish and its high spiciness level may ruin your chardonnay, but are craving for an ice-cold peruvian pilsner (like Cusqueña).