Top 48 best holiday food and drink pairings

Looking to put a little more spirit into your holiday celebrations?

Grab your dinner menu and check it against this list for a wealth of wonderful pairing options, whether you drink beer or wine!

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The Hay Merchant

Having fried turkey? Drink these!

If you're going to fry the bird for Christmas lunch or dinner, you're going to need something with high acidity to cut the fat and salt, WineFolly.com says.

If you love a good brewski, grab for a Saint Arnold Fancy Lawnmower. The light and refreshing Kolsch helps bring out the rich seasonings of the turkey brine.

You'll be all the wiser if you also choose a Bire de garde like Brasserie St. Sylvestre's Gavroche or Brasserie Dupont's Bire de Beloeil.

Both feature an assertive balance of alcohol and carbonation, and a subtle flavor that won't Bogart your attention from the savory fried turkey before you.

For the wine consumer, you can't go wrong with a sparkling wine. Here are five that'll pair well with fried turkey:

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The perfect drink for dressing

Dressing is life. Nobody hates dressing, and if they say they do, they're lying to you. So, make sure you have a good drink on hand to pair with it!

For our beer buds, check out Saint Arnold Santo, a black Kolsch with an incredible roasted maltiness that compliments the sage and celery found in dressing.

You'll also like an Oktoberfest, equally malty, but with a toasty, slightly sweet profile. Great options include Clawhammer, Marzen, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.'s Oktoberfest, and Real Ale Brewing Co.'s Bavarian-style Lager.

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Okay, winos, your turn:

A toast to Turducken!

Part myth, part legend, part Frankenstein monster. You've got layers of meat to tackle, buddy. You're going to need to wash it down with something equally epic.

Buy local with a Saint Arnold Endeavour IPA, or go with any of these three:

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Believe it or not, wine drinkers get to choose their favorite on this one.

But, your taste buds will love you even more if you pick a sparkling wine, a full body white (like Viognier) or a light body red (think Pinor Noir).

An Italian Christmas feast

Forgoing the traditional bird and stuffing for lasagna? You're not alone. The holidays are a great time to eat pasta (as if there's ever a wrong time, save for the months before bikini season).

We're willing to bet Saint Arnold's Ale Wagger Brown will satisfy your beer-loving buds.

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In general, you're going to need a beer with strong aromas, a lingering mouthfeel, and rich palates to match the acidity of your tomato sauce. You'll probably also like Flanders Red or Flanders Brown. Any English-style brown ale, really.

Wine drinkers have more than a few options, depending on the type of lasagna you're having, according to matchingfoodandwine.com.

Classic lasagnas will pair well with a Rioja crianza, a medium-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon, or a Syrah/Malbec blend.

If you're going the veggie lasagna route, you need a dry Italian white like a Gavi, or a richer white like a Viognier or oak-aged Chardonnay.

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Dessert, already?

Before you push your guests out the door, make sure their sweets are paired off with a perfect closing drink for the evening.

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