17 Beer Pairing Innovations

These examples of beer pairings range from beer-paired chocolate bites to ale-paired potato chips.

Standouts include the KitKat Snax launch from Nestle Japan. The products are the "first treats of their kind from the brand that are specifically designed to be enjoyed with a beer." The treats were also launched in conjunction with Japanese craft brewery DD4D Brewing's KitKat-inspired limited edition Chocolate Almond Milk Stout.

DeLallo's Olive + Beer Pairing Guide is another notable example that serves up inspiring pairings for casual get-togethers, holiday gatherings and more. The Beer Pantry cookbook also stands out, looking at "the intersection of craft beer and great food." The book by Adam Dulye and Michael Harlan Turkell shares recipes featuring craft beer as their star ingredient with over 75 meal ideas featured inside.