When contrasting elements mesh and complementary aspects lift each other up, it creates an unearthly, divine pairing that makes you thankful for your senses. Explore these heavenly duos of cheese and booze and let your spirits sing.

Dragon’s Milk Bourbon Barrel-Aged Stout + Cypress Grove Humboldt Fog 
New Holland Brewing Company’s coveted Dragon’s Milk is a robust brew with notes of chocolate and coffee along with sweet undertones of vanilla and oak from the barrel aging process. Revel in it with a matured Humboldt Fog from Cypress Grove—a soft-ripened goat’s milk cheese that tastes of buttermilk and fresh cream, complemented with floral notes, herbaceous overtones and a clean, citrus finish.

North Coast Brewing Co. PranQster + Emmi Kaltbach Le Crémeux 
North Coast Brewing Co.’s PranQster is a local play on the traditional Belgian golden ale. With notes of citrus, banana, clove and toasted bread, this brew is an excellent pairing with the unique, cave-aged Kaltbach Le Crémeux, whose custard-like consistency on the palate is imbued with flavors of toasted nuts and sweet herbs with a hearty, savory finish.

Weihenstephaner Hefe Weissbier + Central Coast Creamery Sagittarius 
A veritable classic in its class, Weihenstephaner Hefe Weissbier is a feast for the senses all on its own—with a light, creamy character, it possesses nuances of banana and clove mingling amongst malt flavors. To elevate it even further, pair it with Central Coast Creamery’s Sagittarius, a savory-sweet gouda-style cheese that carries notes of nuts, olive oil and fresh herbs.

Michter’s US*1 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey + Marieke 1000 Day Raw Milk Gouda Cheese 
The caramel notes and earthy tones of this nuanced, mellow small-batch whiskey are perfectly complementary to similar flavors found in this award-winning creamy, rich (yet still traditionally crystalline) cheese, while hints of stone fruit and vanilla in the bourbon contrast nicely with the gouda’s nuttiness.

Looking for even more marvelous pairings to enjoy? Try these wonderful wine and cheese pairings or talk to the Wine Steward at your local Nugget Market!

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