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The Best Cold Drinks Meet the Best Summertime Foods

Some foods just scream “summer” to us. And while pretty much any cold drink is perfectly refreshing on a hot day, there are some food and beverage pairings that work particularly well. Here are our top 10 summertime pairings.

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Summertime Drinks

A flavorful, ice-cold drink will round out your summer meal. Raise your glasses to these perfect pairings.

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Burgers

Burgers and beer are pretty much a given. Go with malty brown ale to match the charred beefy edges. 
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Brown Ale

For dark beer lovers, highly aromatic malt plus crisp bitterness makes for a great ale. English Brown Ales are the original and others might have extra twists like coffee or nuts.

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Barbecue

With barbeque, your choice is to either counteract the sweetness with a crisp, hoppy IPA-type beer, or ride it with a super sweet tea. 
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