Bero Variety

Bero Variety 12 Pack is a mixed case of domestic beer from Esplanda in Massachusetts, put together so one purchase covers more than one style. The listing doesn't specify which beers are inside or their ABV and IBU figures, so check the packaging for the lineup. Mixed packs from American craft-leaning producers usually combine a lighter, crisp beer such as a lager or pale ale with at least one hoppier or maltier option, so expect a spread from clean and snappy to more aromatic and bitter. Because the styles will differ, serving temperature is worth adjusting by bottle or can. Lighter lagers and pilsner-type beers show best at roughly 38 to 42°F, straight from a cold fridge. Pale ales, IPAs and amber or malt-forward beers open up at about 45 to 50°F, where hop aroma and caramel malt character are easier to pick out. If the pack includes a darker beer, pulling it from the fridge ten minutes early helps. For glassware, a standard pint glass or shaker works for most of the case. An IPA or pale ale gains from a tulip or stemmed glass that concentrates hop aroma, and a tall pilsner glass suits any lager. Pour at an angle, then straighten the glass to build a modest head. For food, the lighter beers match pizza, grilled chicken, fish tacos and salads, since their carbonation and low bitterness cut through fat without covering delicate flavors. Hoppier or amber beers work with burgers, barbecue, sharp cheddar and spicy dishes, where hop bitterness and malt sweetness balance heat and char. A mixed case also suits a gathering with varied tastes, letting guests move between styles over a meal.