Pizza and a clean, beautifully balanced lager go together like peanut butter and jelly. Look for light malt sweetness up front, notes of grain and yeast on the palate, and a refreshing, lightly bitter finish. If you’re ‘za-ing with me, expect Busch or a North Coast Scrimshaw Pilsner. North Coast: $9. Randall’s
Katie Herrera is a longtime contributor to Sauce Magazine and account manager at Craft Republic.
This article appears in February 2017.