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What to drink with pizza
Casual food deserves casual drinks. Refreshing lagers, easy reds and crisp whites all work; avoid anything too precious with a slice in hand.
Best matches by category
Beginner-friendly picks
beer
Easy
Lager
Clean, crisp and refreshing — the everyday classic.
wine
Easy
Merlot
Soft, plummy and approachable — the friendly red.
Bottles for the beginner pick
Mid-range
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All recommended styles
beer
Lager
Clean, crisp and refreshing — the everyday classic.
beer
Pilsner
Bright, golden lager with a clean hop snap.
beer
IPA
Bold, hoppy and aromatic — bitter in the best way.
beer
Pale Ale
Balanced, hoppy and fruity — the friendly craft beer.
wine
Merlot
Soft, plummy and approachable — the friendly red.
beer
Amber Ale
Caramel-malty and balanced — cozy and middle-of-the-road.
wine
Rosé
Pink, easygoing and crowd-pleasing — sunshine in a glass.
whiskey
Bourbon
Sweet, smooth and caramel-rich — the friendly American whiskey.
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What is the best drink to pair with pizza?
Casual food deserves casual drinks. Refreshing lagers, easy reds and crisp whites all work; avoid anything too precious with a slice in hand. Our top beginner-friendly pick is Lager.
Beer or wine with pizza?
Both can work beautifully. Lager (beer) is the most flexible everyday choice; Merlot (wine) is the more elegant match.
What if I want something bolder?
Try IPA or Pale Ale — these are more adventurous styles that hold their own against pizza.