Buxton Gatekeeper Porter can

Game usually has quite a strong taste, which is why game wines are primarily full-bodied reds. A richly flavoured beer is also an ideal partner to strongly flavoured game dishes.

Shellfish have a mild, delicate taste. Their light and nuanced flavours are best suited to similarly light yet aromatic beverages. An exception to this are hearty stouts and porters, which are a classic accompaniment to oysters.

Casseroles are usually rich in flavour yet quite smooth due to their long cooking times. A similarly rich and smooth beverage will therefore work well with them. If your food is very fatty, you can cut it with a well-balanced beverage.

Pale, fresh and mild cheeses are best enjoyed with similarly fresh and mild beverages. For example, a crisp and acidic white wine, a light red wine, or a flavoursome beer.