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Sausage and beer are practically BFFs, and our beer gurus, Don and Mike, have put together five masterful match-ups. All of our Fresh to Market sausage is handmade on site, just like the butcher shops of the good ol’ days. We use all-natural seasonings free of nitrates, nitrites, phosphates and MSG and we always use natural pork and chicken.
Sausage and beer are practically BFFs, and our beer gurus, Don and Mike, have put together five masterful match-ups. All of our Fresh to Market sausage is handmade on site, just like the butcher shops of the good ol’ days. We use all-natural seasonings free of nitrates, nitrites, phosphates and MSG and we always use natural pork and chicken.
Teriyaki Pineapple Sausage & Mad River Brewing Double IPA: The fresh hop flavors in this typical West Coast style double IPA provide just the right amount of bitterness to perfectly complement the sweetness of our Teriyaki Pineapple sausage.
Beer & Bratwurst Sausage & Weihenstephaner Hefe Weissbier: This classic combo is a pairing Germany perfected, and we like to call, "Wunderbar!" The beer begins with subtle flavors of orange and banana bread with a touch of lemon and finishes with a little clove, pepper and a touch of creaminess.
Mild Italian Sausage & Ommegang Three Philosophers: This Belgium-style quad has a rich malt backbone to the beer, along with a hint for cheery fruit (from the addition of a little Kriek Lambic added to the beer) that enhances the zesty nature of fennel and spice in the sausage.
Burgundy & Pepper Sausage & Track 7 Daylight Amber: We are proud to partner with local brewery, Track 7 out of Sacramento. Their amber brew offers the bitterness of an IPA upfront, but it's the roasted malt body that finds a perfect balance of the fruit from the burgundy and pepper that make this pairing complete.
Kansas City BBQ Sausage & Deschutes Fresh Squeezed IPA: The citrus and tropical fruit notes provided by the hops in this beer are a beautiful match with the savory tomato flavors and touch of spice this classic barbecue-inspired sausage has to offer.