Whether you’re binging blockbusters, getting weepy over rom-coms, or yelling at horror characters to “NOT GO IN THERE!” — one thing makes it better: the perfect beer pairing.
So grab your remote, pop a top, and let’s match your movie mood to the right brew.
🎬 Action Flicks (Die Hard, John Wick, Mad Max: Fury Road)
Beer: IPA
Bold. Hoppy. Unapologetically explosive.
Pairs perfectly with slow-motion walking away from fireballs.
Sip whenever someone reloads a clip with unnecessary style.
💕 Rom-Coms (10 Things I Hate About You, Crazy Rich Asians, Clueless)
Beer: Fruity Wheat Ale or Raspberry Sour
Light, sweet, and a little flirty — like the meet-cute you wish you had at Publix.
Great with popcorn and mid-movie texts like “Ugh I wish love was real.”
👻 Horror Films (The Conjuring, Hereditary, Smile)
Beer: Imperial Stout or Black Lager
Dark, intense, and mysterious.
You’re sipping shadows while watching things crawl out of corners.
Try not to chug during the jump scares. Or do. We’re not judging.
Pro Tip: That moment the lights flicker, you raise your stout… sudden scream cue… and you’re wearing half your beer. 🫣
🤣 Comedy (Superbad, Step Brothers, Bridesmaids)
Beer: Lager or Pilsner
Clean, crisp, and down for a good time.
Pairs best with spit-take moments and quoting lines you barely remember.
“Did we just become best friends?”
“YUP.” 🍻
🚀 Sci-Fi/Fantasy (Dune, Star Wars, Everything Everywhere All At Once)
Beer: Saison or Belgian Tripel
Mysterious, layered, and possibly from another dimension.
You’ll find notes of citrus, coriander, and existential dread.
Bonus points if your beer glows when the lights go out.
🎨 Animated Films (Spider-Verse, WALL-E, Inside Out)
Beer: Hard Seltzer or Colorful Local Pilsner
Playful, fun, and easier on the gut if you’re rewatching with the kiddos.
Try not to cry during that Pixar montage. We know you will.
🎓 Documentaries (Jiro Dreams of Sushi, The Social Dilemma)
Beer: Craft Local Ale or Barrel-Aged Anything
Complex. Thoughtful. Pairs well with deep thoughts and “Did you know…” statements.
Sip thoughtfully, then pause the film to explain the entire plot to your dog.
🧠 Final Sips of Truth
Picture this: You’re watching The Conjuring. The music fades. Silence. You slowly raise your stout… then BAM! Jump scare. Beer goes airborne.
Or maybe you’re mid-swig of a crisp lager during Anchorman, just in time for a glorious Ron Burgundy meltdown — and out comes a full-blown spit take. Perfect.
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They’re not afraid to pair a film with a whiskey, beer, or a solid slice of truth.
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