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When pairing hot and spicy food with alcoholic beverages, beer is usually the best bet. A fresh, pale and relatively light beer works particularly well. If you opt for wine, you should also choose a light and crisp option to offset the spicy food, or maybe even something a little on the sweet side.

Asian food is very diverse, but exotic dishes tend to be richly spiced and even quite hot. Light, crisp beverages work particularly well with spicy flavours.

Beverages for socialising are usually uncomplicated, with easily approachable flavours that don’t necessarily need to be accompanied by food. They also include beverages that suit a party atmosphere.

Most salads and vegetarian dishes go well with a fresh and reasonably light wine. When pairing them with beer, the best options are pale, crisp and relatively light beers.