Hearty stews
Hearty stews typically feature deep, concentrated flavors developed through long, slow cooking processes that create rich umami notes and tender textures. The recommended pairings offer substantial body and structure to stand up to the stew's intensity, while providing complementary flavors that enhance rather than overwhelm the dish's complex profile.
Recommended Beers
Rochefort 10 Trappist Ale
Rochefort 10 is a world-renowned Trappist ale with rich, complex flavors of dark fruits, chocolate, and caramel with a warming alcohol presence. It's often considered one of the finest examples of the Belgian Dark Strong Ale style with deep mahogany color and exceptional depth.
Belhaven Wee Heavy
A rich, malty Scottish ale with deep ruby color and complex caramel, toffee, and dried fruit flavors. Features a smooth, velvety mouthfeel with a warming alcohol presence and subtle peaty undertones characteristic of traditional Scotch ales.
St. Bernardus Abt 12
St. Bernardus Abt 12 is a traditional abbey quadrupel, widely regarded as one of the best in the world. It offers a complex flavor profile with notes of dark fruits, caramel, toffee, and spices, finishing with a subtle sweetness balanced by warming alcohol.
Recommended Wine Varietals
These wine varietals pair beautifully with hearty stews. Browse our selection to find wines made from these grapes.
Recommended Beer Styles
These beer styles complement hearty stews perfectly. Explore our beer selection to find these styles.