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By Elaine Lemm, About.com Guide to British & Irish Food

Matching Summer Food with British Beer

Wednesday July 8, 2009
British Food

Whether you’re simply throwing sausages onto a barbecue or planning a more elaborate al fresco feast, there’s nothing like a glass of chilled, refreshing beer to turn it into the perfect summer meal.

Choosing beer to go with food is a matter of personal taste, though in general, lighter beers will complement lighter summer fare. But don’t limit your options to lager: although this is a fine match to many summer foods, other beer styles are just as good or better, and experimenting can reveal some surprising winners – try a glass of chilled Guinness with white fish, for example ... more
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