The burger-eating experience goes beyond meat and buns—you have to hydrate as well. What drink do you think goes best with a burger? (I'm personally a big fan of milkshakes, even though drinking one while eating a burger means I will feel like a beached whale.)
I agree that it depends on the burger. On occasion, if you're in the mood for a a thick-patty pub-style burger, a cold beer can hit the spot. But for almost all other burgers, Coca-Cola Classic is the most refreshing with a burger for me, especially if I'm getting a thin-patty burger. The Coke has to be on ice, and it can be in any type of glass or cup, just as long as I don't have to drink it straight from that horrible plastic bottle. Wine with burgers, eh, not so much, unless you're in a frou-frou place with truffles and foie gras on your burger, but I don't consider those real burgers.
The funny thing is the range of options available for the soda drinkers in this survey, while us beer drinkers are stuck with "BEER." I mention it because between say an MGD and a Coke, I'd probably choose a Coke.
@EazyB: Some of us don't like alcohol. I can't comfortably stomach any of it, unfortunately; the flavor is too bitter (yup, I've had lambics; by that point I'll just drink juice).
If I'm cooking the burger I have a couple favorites. In my cast iron skillet, I'll drink a Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA or Stone IPA. There is something about that citrusy hop bite that really cleans the palate in between bites. If I am cooking it on the gas grill in the back yard, I'll probably be drinking a Duvel Golden Ale. The Duvel has a bit more of an alcohol kick, but it just is so perfect on a hot day.
If I am getting the burger out, I can be satisfied with pretty much any IPA, but I do drink a pilsner with a burger from time to time. Victory, Prima Pils and and Pikeland Pils from Sly Fox are a couple favorites. They have a slightly dry finish that really complements the beef.
My final verdict is that beer and burgers go well together. Beer is more versatile in food pairings than wine in my opinion. So many options on both sides with beer and burgers. It would only be natural for the beer/burger pairings to reflect a wide variety of tastes. Don't be afraid to drink that Raspberry Wheat beer with a turkey burger or Marzen with a Bleu Cheese burger....
A sweet and milky iced coffee is my favorite, but I can handle it warm if needed. I got started doing coffee and burgers at Pie N' Burger in Pasadena and continued my tradition at Umami Burgers amazing CRU iced coffee. The only way to go!
As a self procliamed burger connisour, and a beer enthusiast, beer should never go with food.
Beer (other than poor quality mass produced watery beers) have very distinct, in your face, uncomlimentary flavours. These characteristics aren't very good for pairing with foods.
Beer is not wine.
I truly beleive that beer should be drank by itself. and if drank with a burger, would totally ruin:
a) the taste of the burger
b) the taste of the beer
However, with that being said, I guess I can't argure against 41
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21 Comments:
It's got to be beer - a lager or pilsner at that.
UnasBravas at 9:21AM on 09/07/09
If you like beer it's no contest.
/I likes me some beer
redfish at 9:51AM on 09/07/09
Soda pop gets broken down into sections but beer doesn't? Then again depends on your burger :) I'm usually going with hoppy IPA, amber ale or lager.
spuhn at 10:03AM on 09/07/09
why not a nice cabernet? or a shiraz???? or a lovely pinot noir!
pooch at 10:37AM on 09/07/09
I agree that it depends on the burger. On occasion, if you're in the mood for a a thick-patty pub-style burger, a cold beer can hit the spot. But for almost all other burgers, Coca-Cola Classic is the most refreshing with a burger for me, especially if I'm getting a thin-patty burger. The Coke has to be on ice, and it can be in any type of glass or cup, just as long as I don't have to drink it straight from that horrible plastic bottle. Wine with burgers, eh, not so much, unless you're in a frou-frou place with truffles and foie gras on your burger, but I don't consider those real burgers.
Mike5966 at 10:59AM on 09/07/09
Malted milkshakes and burgers go hand and hand.
jkdrummer at 11:45AM on 09/07/09
It's got to be beer, indeed.
The funny thing is the range of options available for the soda drinkers in this survey, while us beer drinkers are stuck with "BEER." I mention it because between say an MGD and a Coke, I'd probably choose a Coke.
brokenbuzz at 11:45AM on 09/07/09
while a glass of wine may not go w/ a burger (this prolly is not true) a wineburger is sublime.
beer all the way for me. anchor steam would be perfect.
twoshoes at 12:13PM on 09/07/09
Everyone that voted for any type of soda over beer is a pussy, a 10 year old or both.
EazyB at 3:27PM on 09/07/09
Dr Pepper with Sonic Drive-In ice.
mrbadideasdotcom at 7:32PM on 09/07/09
@EazyB: Some of us don't like alcohol. I can't comfortably stomach any of it, unfortunately; the flavor is too bitter (yup, I've had lambics; by that point I'll just drink juice).
Robyn Lee at 8:45PM on 09/07/09
@roboppy: so how you get jrunk then?
twoshoes at 10:16PM on 09/07/09
@twoshoes: I don't.
Robyn Lee at 10:19PM on 09/07/09
I so badly want a burger and a milkshake to be awesome together but to me they never are.
bobbob at 2:30AM on 09/08/09
Normally I would sat beer but I had to go old school and say milkshake a thick, hand dipped one at that.
pjracz10 at 4:15AM on 09/08/09
Ahhhh, two of my favorite things. Burgers & Beer.
If I'm cooking the burger I have a couple favorites. In my cast iron skillet, I'll drink a Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA or Stone IPA. There is something about that citrusy hop bite that really cleans the palate in between bites. If I am cooking it on the gas grill in the back yard, I'll probably be drinking a Duvel Golden Ale. The Duvel has a bit more of an alcohol kick, but it just is so perfect on a hot day.
If I am getting the burger out, I can be satisfied with pretty much any IPA, but I do drink a pilsner with a burger from time to time. Victory, Prima Pils and and Pikeland Pils from Sly Fox are a couple favorites. They have a slightly dry finish that really complements the beef.
My final verdict is that beer and burgers go well together. Beer is more versatile in food pairings than wine in my opinion. So many options on both sides with beer and burgers. It would only be natural for the beer/burger pairings to reflect a wide variety of tastes. Don't be afraid to drink that Raspberry Wheat beer with a turkey burger or Marzen with a Bleu Cheese burger....
BigWoollyMammoth at 8:13AM on 09/08/09
Landshark beer if you like beer. Other than that, milkshake or Coke, I guess.
richopp at 12:18PM on 09/08/09
A sweet and milky iced coffee is my favorite, but I can handle it warm if needed. I got started doing coffee and burgers at Pie N' Burger in Pasadena and continued my tradition at Umami Burgers amazing CRU iced coffee. The only way to go!
mangabanga at 11:23PM on 09/08/09
I've found a glass of Syrah goes excellent with a nice homemade burger. Eating out it's generally a beer.
Burger365 at 12:46PM on 09/09/09
As a self procliamed burger connisour, and a beer enthusiast, beer should never go with food.
Beer (other than poor quality mass produced watery beers) have very distinct, in your face, uncomlimentary flavours. These characteristics aren't very good for pairing with foods.
Beer is not wine.
I truly beleive that beer should be drank by itself. and if drank with a burger, would totally ruin:
a) the taste of the burger
b) the taste of the beer
However, with that being said, I guess I can't argure against 41
jburgs at 10:59AM on 09/11/09
...I guess I can't argue against 40% of AHT'ers
jburgs at 11:01AM on 09/11/09