Cheese Expert Emma Young Shares her Perfect Pairings for Father's Day

Cheese Expert Emma Young Shares her Perfect Pairings for Father's Day

• May 16, 2025

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LONDON, UK. May 16th, 2025 - According to recent research, 70% of dads say they'd prefer a personal, thoughtful gift for Father's Day over something purely practical.

Cheese consultant and author Emma Young offers expert advice on pairing cheese and beer for a memorable tasting experience.

"Just as with wine, different beer styles complement various cheeses," Emma explains. "The diverse flavors, textures, and production methods in beer make it an exciting partner to cheese - often more versatile than other beverages."

Why Beer and European Cheese Are a Natural Match

Emma highlights several reasons why beer and European cheeses pair so well:

• Carbonation: "Bubbles in beers like lagers, pilsners, and IPAs help cut through the richness of soft cheeses like Brie or Camembert, much like Champagne."
• Bitterness: "Balances the creamy, savory profile of cheese, softening its richness and adding depth."
• Acidity: "Provides structure and refreshment, cleansing the palate."
• Malt: "Dark, malty beers complement bold cheeses like blue, enhancing toasted or nutty notes."
• Fruit: "Fruity hop elements or fruit beers create a delightful contrast with rich, creamy cheeses, similar to fruit preserves."

Emma recommends starting with the cheese and building the pairing from there. Here are her favorite combinations for Father's Day:

Brillat-Savarin with a Blackberry Sour

"A rich, triple-cream cheese that pairs beautifully with a blackberry sour, where the fruit and cream complement each other, and the sour's acidity cuts through the richness."

Cantal PDO with a Pale Ale

"This firm, complex French cheese with bright acidity is enhanced by a juicy, fruity pale ale, creating a balanced, vibrant pairing."

Fourme d'Ambert PDO with a Nitro Stout

"A mellow blue cheese pairs seamlessly with a creamy, chocolatey stout, with roasted flavors mirroring earthy, torrefied notes."

Langres PDO with a Hazy Session IPA

"This pungent washed-rind cheese is complemented by a hazy IPA's bitterness and carbonation, which refreshes the palate."

Comté PDO with an Orange Lager

"With its nutty, buttery flavors, Comté pairs well with a citrusy lager that elevates its woody and alpine aromas without overpowering it."

Emma encourages giving lasting-flavor gifts this Father's Day instead of novelty socks.

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