Hot days and backyard barbecues call for cool and refreshing drinks. When picking pairings for your grilling fare, a good thing to keep in mind is: sweet beats the heat and acid cuts the fat. Drop by our adult beverage department for these summery sips and many more! 

Cline Farmhouse White: With tropical fruit aromas and a golden straw color, this refreshing, off-dry white has just enough light, fruity sweetness to pair perfectly with mildly spicy barbecued foods.

Toad Hollow Rosé: Although this rosé of pinot noir is considered dry, there’s more than enough heady fruit flavors of watermelon, raspberry and strawberry to make it a match for your summer BBQ favorites.

Meandro Do Vale Meão: This Douro red wine is focused, intense and elegant all at the same time. Loaded with ripe dark fruit notes and youthful tannins, it’s made for something charred off the grill.

Sudwerk Northern Pilsner: The light, malty sweetness and crisp acidic finish in this local, Northern German-style pilsner make it ideal for pairing with lighter, leaner meats. 

Samuel Smith Oatmeal Stout: Heavier and smokier roasted barbecue flavors are met well by the roasted coffee notes and creamy texture in this big and rich English stout.

Fort Point Westfalia: A terrific all-purpose pairing, this Nuremberg red ale boasts round, malty body with a hint of spicy hops that accentuates the sweetness of slow-cooked meats. 

Selection varies by store.