Our region is home to a vast number of local breweries, all producing unique thirst-quenching suds. In the name of easy entertaining and great food and drink, we've paired a few of our favorite local brews with cheeses that make for an extraordinary snacking experience. Whether you’re celebrating the graduating class of 2015, a bride-to-be or the father you love and appreciate, making an appetizer that will impress your guests’ palates is simple when working with these cheese and beer pairings!

Pairing #1: Deer Creek’s Vat 17 Cheddar paired with Track 7 IPA. This two-year aged cheddar is complex, bold and nutty, but maintains a lovely balance between savory and sweet. The hoppy bitterness of Track 7 IPA complements the tangy notes in the cheddar!

Pairing #2:  The decadent Domaine Du Village triple crème from France paired with New Helvetia Homeland Stout. This brie has a mouthwatering buttery flavor and creamy texture and pairs perfectly with the silky smooth texture and roasty flavor of New Helvetia Homeland Stout.

Pairing #3:  Saint Agur Double Crème French Blue paired with Bike Dog Milk Stout. Saint Agur's salty and sweet, supple and smooth characters partner delightfully with the sweet, chocolaty flavor and rich mouth feel of Milk Stout. 

Pairing #4:  Rich and nutty Beemster Paradiso Aged Gouda paired with Yolo Brewing Nutty Brown, a nut brown ale. This gouda has a mild caramel sweetness, which pairs well with this balanced brown ale that carries a caramel malt and nutty flavor.