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Blue

Big, bold blues as well as milder wedges go surprisingly well with all sorts of drinks. In Wisconsin, we normally pair our blues with cider or beer -- everything from fruit beers, stout, weiss beer, porter and Belgian ales get along famously with blue. In the world of wine, we recommend cabernet sauvignon, chianti, pinot noir, zinfandel, riesling, syrah/shiraz, ice wines and malbec. For higher-proof hankerings, reach for the port, madeira, tequila reposado or tequila añejo.

Belgian Ale

There are so many different types of Belgian ales, but what unites them all is their moderate to high-alcohol content and tendency to be on the sweeter, often fruity side.

Belgian Ale

IPA

First crafted in the 17th century in England, India Pale Ale — commonly referred to as IPA — is one craft beer America can never get enough of.

IPA

Porter

First made in England in the 1700s, this hearty, caramel and chocolate-noted beer is one of our favorites.

Porter

Stout

Originally, stout was a generic term for a big, strong porter. These days it’s a rich and creamy dark brew of its own made with un-malted roasted barley.

Stout

Bourbon

We’re crazy about this All-American, barrel-aged beauty, and we proclaim bourbon one of America’s best and tastiest inventions.

Bourbon

Old Fashioned

The Old Fashioned is one of our all-time favorite cocktails, and although it can certainly be made with whiskey, in Wisconsin we always prefer ours with brandy.

Old Fashioned

Scotch

Like our most aromatic of cheeses, the peaty, sometimes smokey or even briney flavor of scotch makes it a very special pairing partner.

Scotch

Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet sauvignon is a full-bodied, tannic, acidic, power-punch of a wine grown worldwide that Wisconsinites, like most of America, adore.

Cabernet Sauvignon

Madeira

The vast majority of wine consumed in early America was rich and nutty madeira.

Madeira

Malbec

Despite its origins in the Bordeaux region of France, high quality malbec is generally most associated with Argentina's Mendoza region.

Malbec

Pinot Noir

Named for the dark purple, cooler-climate-loving grapes that go into it, pinot noir is a complex wine that, at its best, is a silky, mysterious and supple wine.

Pinot Noir

Port

We love this gorgeous, bold and sweet, fortified red wine sipper from the northern Douro region of Portugal, especially at the end of a delicious meal.

Port

Syrah

When we want a big and spicy, full-bodied wine, we often reach for syrah.

Syrah

Zinfandel

Zinfandel is to California as cheese is to Wisconsin. They love it, they're great at making this fruity-slightly-spicy wine, and they've been doing so since the mid-1800s.

Zinfandel

Riesling

German by birth, riesling is one of our all-time favorite whites. Its flavor can range from dry to semi-sweet to sweet and even sometimes sparkle!

Riesling

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