Pizza and beer.
It's a classic combination for a reason.
So, with International Drink Beer Day plus a few public holdiay's coming up, we thought we'd put together the ultimate Aussie pizza night: five Doughvinci pizzas paired with five iconic Australian beers.
Whether you're a classic lager person, a pale ale fan or just looking for something cold to go with your pizza, there's a pairing for you.
Let's get into it.
1. Meat Lovers + XXXX GOLD
The beer: XXXX GOLD
The vibe: The Aussie classic.
You can't really get more classic than a meat-lovers pizza and a cold XXXX GOLD.
The easy-drinking lager is refreshing alongside the rich, savoury toppings, making this the kind of pairing that feels right at a backyard BBQ, footy night or Friday night on the couch.
Pizza: Doughvinci Meat Lovers
Beer: XXXX GOLD
Best for: Keeping things classic.
2. Pepperoni + Coopers Pale Ale
The beer: Coopers Original Pale Ale
The vibe: A little more flavour.
Pepperoni brings plenty of savoury flavour and a little spice, so we wanted something with enough character to keep up.
Coopers Pale Ale's fruity, malty flavour works nicely alongside the pepperoni without overpowering it.
It's a classic Aussie pale with a classic pizza topping. What's not to like?
Pizza: Doughvinci Pepperoni
Beer: Coopers Original Pale Ale
Best for: When you like your pizza with a little kick.
3. Hawaiian + Great Northern Original
The beer: Great Northern Original
The vibe: Easy, refreshing and made for a summer night.
The sweet pineapple and salty ham on a Hawaiian pizza already bring a great sweet-and-savoury combination.
Pair it with an easy-drinking Great Northern and you've got a refreshing combination that's made for a relaxed pizza night.
And yes, this one is for the pineapple lovers.
Pizza: Doughvinci Hawaiian
Beer: Great Northern Original
Best for: Team pineapple.
4. Supreme + James Squire 150 Lashes Pale Ale
The beer: James Squire 150 Lashes Pale Ale
The vibe: For the people who want a little bit of everything.
Supreme is loaded with toppings, so it needs a beer with enough flavour to keep up.
The fruity, hoppy character of 150 Lashes adds another layer to the savoury flavours of the pizza without taking over.
It's a pairing for when you can't decide what you want, so you choose everything.
Pizza: Doughvinci Supreme
Beer: James Squire 150 Lashes Pale Ale
Best for: Maximum toppings, maximum flavour.
5. BBQ Chicken + Stone & Wood Pacific Ale
The beer: Stone & Wood Pacific Ale
The vibe: Fresh, fruity and a little more interesting.
BBQ chicken brings those sweet, smoky and savoury flavours that make it seriously hard to stop at one slice.
Stone & Wood Pacific Ale adds a refreshing, fruity element that works with the sweetness of the BBQ flavours while keeping things nice and easy-drinking.
This is the pairing we'd reach for on a warm night with the BBQ fired up.
Pizza: Doughvinci BBQ Chicken
Beer: Stone & Wood Pacific Ale
Best for: Sweet, smoky and refreshing.
So, which pairing wins?
There's really only one way to find out.
Grab your favourite Dough Vinci pizza, pick up a few Aussie beers and put them to the test.
Go classic with Meat Lovers + XXXX GOLD, spice things up with Pepperoni + Coopers Pale Ale, or settle the pineapple debate with Hawaiian + Great Northern.
Five pizzas.
Five beers.
One very good pizza night.
Which pairing are you trying first?
Please enjoy responsibly. If you're drinking, don't drive.
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