# Global Beer Dinners Lawry’s Serves Food and Craft Beer Pairings from Around the World By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-07-31 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craft-beer-pairing References: [hongkong.coconuts.co](http://hongkong.coconuts.co/2015/07/15/move-over-wine-tasters-craft-beer-pairing-now-thing) & [lawrysonline](http://www.lawrysonline.com/) With micro-breweries appearing all over the world and a number of beer brews being crafted specifically for fine dining, craft beer pairings are becoming a popular replacement for wine. [Lawry’s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/challenge-seasoned-butter-snack-spread) The [Prime Rib](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prime-rib-steak-nuggets) recently ran an event that paired six global craft beers with six items off of its restaurant menu. Some of these indulgent items on the [six-course menu](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-dining-event) include grilled seafood paired with a Tuatara Aotearoa Pale Ale, smoked salmon served with a hoppy Japanese Baird Teikoku IPA, as well as a set of ribs paired with a nutty all-American Rouge Hazelnut Brown Nectar. As many consumers are making a conscious effort to consume mostly locally sourced food, pairing a seasonal dish with a local craft brew only helps to round out the dining experience all the more. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Craft Beer Pairings:** Craft beer is becoming a popular replacement for wine and is being paired with food items on restaurant menus. - **Global Beer Dinners:** Restaurants are hosting events that feature global craft beer pairings with their menus. - **Locally Sourced Food and Beer:** Consumers are seeking out locally sourced food and beer, leading to more restaurants pairing seasonal dishes with local craft brews. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Restaurants are exploring new ways to incorporate craft beer pairings into their menus and dining experiences. - **Craft Beer:** Breweries are crafting beer specifically for fine dining and partnering with restaurants to showcase their products. - **Hospitality:** Hotel and resort restaurants can offer unique global beer dinners to guests, providing them with a one-of-a-kind culinary experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Beer-Paired Noodle Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cup-noodles-and-beer.md) - [Asian Cuisine-Flavored Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dokkaebier.md) - [Sushi Beer Pairings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-sushi-day.md) - [Cheese Pairing Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-perfect-pairing.md) - [Meatless Food-Pairing Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brewdog-quorn-mexican-vienna-lager.md) - [Chocolate Beer Pairings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocosol.md) - [Craft Beer-Paired Pizza Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-hammer-brewing.md) - [Cookie-Paired Beer Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beer-badge.md) - [Curated Craft Beer Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craft-beer-stores.md)