🍺 Raclette Beers: Top Styles & Perfect Pairings – Neary

For a convivial raclette, beer is a no-nonsense addition to the table! Malty blond beers (Pils, Helles, Pale Ale) are real allies: they refresh the palate, balance the fat of melted cheese and go well with all the accompaniments 🥔🧅. A sweet amber beer , such as Amber Lager or bière de garde, brings caramelized notes that enhance charcuterie and roast potatoes.

If you like bolder flavors, a light IPA (low bitterness) or a Belgian Saison will enhance the flavor with their fruity and spicy notes. White beers (Witbier, Weissbier) are perfect for those who want freshness and a hint of acidity, especially when the raclette is accompanied by vegetables or pickles 🥒.

• Light brown (Porter, Session Stout) : notes of cocoa or coffee, very smooth, ideal with smoked cheese or a Morbier.
• Honey or chestnut beer : roundness and a hint of sweetness that go wonderfully with smoked charcuterie or Reblochon cheese.
• Sour Gose : For fans of acidity and lemon, it brings out the flavor of raclette and refreshes the palate between bites.
• Spicy beer (ginger, pepper): perfect for livening up a classic raclette and accompanying grilled vegetables or pickles.

Looking for inspiration? Discover our selection of special raclette beers 🍻.

1. Ideal temperature : serve your beer between 6°C (blonde) and 10°C (amber/brown) to reveal all the aromas – neither too cold nor too lukewarm! 🧊
2. Suitable glasses : choose tulip or pint glasses to concentrate the aromas and enjoy the generous foam.
3. Vary the styles : offers several beers for tasting: a light blonde, an amber, a fruity IPA... so everyone can find what they're looking for.
4. With friends : organize a raclette bar with a platter of craft beers, and let everyone choose their own pairing 🍺🧀.

To prolong the pleasure, accompany your raclette with a well-dressed salad 🥗 and finish on a light note: why not a fruity beer for dessert?

Beer is perfect with raclette because its bubbles and natural bitterness purify the palate , refresh between each bite and balance the fat of the melted cheese. Its thirst-quenching side highlights the richness of the cheeses and the generosity of the accompaniments (cold meats, potatoes, grilled vegetables). In short, a winning duo! 🤩

Avoid beers that are too strong in alcohol (Imperial Stout), very bitter (Double IPA), or very hoppy, which risk overpowering the taste of the cheese and saturating the palate. Choose balanced, sweet, or fruity beers.

Yes, and it's even a great option for drivers or those looking for a lighter pairing! Alcohol-free beers, especially lagers or whites, offer freshness and bubbles without sacrificing the pleasure of tasting 🍻.

Nothing beats a craft beer to accompany raclette: more aromas, more personality, more pleasure! Discover our selection of favorites to vary the pleasures with each raclette 🍺.

Organize a beer and cheese pairing workshop : offer several styles of beer, have them tasted blind, and ask guests to vote for their favorite pairing! Also highlight local or chestnut beers, and dare to pair a dark beer with smoked cheese. A guaranteed atmosphere 😋🔥!