These breweries also make great pies.
Pizza and beer are an iconic duo in the culinary world. The two not only pair well together, but also inherently enhance the other. “They’re two things that have a bit of nostalgia and happiness and comfort,” says Drew Watson, who co-ownsThe Watsons are originally from the Northeast, where, as Drew puts it, pizza is life. Growing up, he recalls, there was a pizza shop every couple of blocks, so when the two opened their beer-centric business in 2010, scratch-made pizza was the ideal co-star.
Hops & Pie has 22 rotating taps plus bottles and cans and offers traditional, pan, Detroit-style, whole wheat and gluten-free crust options for its pies. Toppings range from the traditional, like green bell peppers, mushrooms and Italian sausage, to housemade chorizo, mashed potatoes and hickory-smoked pulled pork. It also has a plethora of vegan alternatives, including housemade vegan Sicilian sausage, dairy-free cheese, plant-based pepperoni and house-smoked tofu.
With a bolder stout, he suggests a pie that will be on the winter menu: beer-braised short ribs and a rich cheese, such as Muenster or provolone, with a touch of baby arugula or watercress added to balance it out. And for a simple slice of cheese, Watson is partial to a pilsner, like Westbound and Down’s Italian Pilsner.
Because they're such a good pair, many breweries opt to make pizza a highlight on the food menu. Here are our picks for the best brewery and pizza combos:
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