Even if you load it with an intricate spice rub, turkey generally has a more subtle (and let's face it: boring) flavor, so you want to avoid beers with too much hoppy ... more
Even if you load it with an intricate spice rub, turkey generally has a more subtle (and let's face it: boring) flavor, so you want to avoid beers with too much hoppy bitterness that will dominate the taste. Use a brown ale like Smuttynose Old Brown Dog Ale. It's a rich beer, with a dark caramel and nutty flavor. That makes it perfect for the fatty, dark cuts of meat, and for more flavorful turkeys that have been smoked or fried. less
You spent the last week planning out your Thanksgiving feast (or at least, watching football and sending e-mail reminders to yourself about it), and now you're going to serve it with whatever boring bottle of red is in your kitchen? Don't be that guy. Our advice: Ditch the wine altogether, and pair your spread with a curated six-pack. We called up some of our favorite brewers-Dave Yarrington from Smuttynose, Sam Calagione from Dogfish Head, Brett Joyce from Rogue, Bill Sysak from Stone, Garrett Oliver from Brooklyn Brewery, and Jon Mervine from Roc-to get their takes on the best beer to serve at Thanksgiving. Feel free to include them on your list of thanks when you're going around the table.
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