Exam Focus
- Start pairing by checking intensity balance.
- Avoid letting either beer or dish overpower the other.
- Adjust style choice before fine-tuning flavor interactions.
What to know
Intensity matching is the first step in building a practical pairing.
Syllabus detail
- Match intensities so neither the beer nor the dish overpowers the other.
Study task
Be ready to explain match intensities of beer and dish in the context of creating a pairing and apply it to a realistic Certified Cicerone® service, tasting, brewing, style, or pairing scenario.
Key Terms
- Match intensities of
- Start pairing by checking intensity balance.