Pizza and Pints: Pairing Buffalo Brews with Our Pizza Creations

As the Oxford Pennant magnet says, “Beer stays colder in Buffalo!” Pizza and beer go together like peanut butter and jelly, and who are we to deny you the pleasure of enjoying the two together? Since we’re the pizza pros, we leave the brewing to the beer pros – we just sample as much as we can to find out which brews go best with our food. Fortunately, there are plenty of amazing breweries in the Buffalo area that are making tasty pairings that would go great with a pizza from Franco’s.

Whether you pick up a six-pack directly from a brewery or you buy a few packs from a wholesale seller in the area, we’ve come up with a few pairing ideas to help you enjoy a fantastic tasting experience.

Traditional Pizza + Where Else Would You Rather Beer?

Our classic, traditional pizza comes with cheese and any of the toppings you want! Since this pizza is a Buffalo classic, why not drink 42 North Brewing Company’s Where Else Would You Rather Beer with it? Crisp and fresh, this beer is perfect for the tailgating experience – or any other gathering or celebration. Its versatility means it will taste delicious whether you’re going for a cheese-and-pepperoni classic or your own signature topping combination.

Chicken Finger Pizza + Let’s Go Pils

We have our own special wing sauce that we combine with breaded chicken to make an amazing Buffalo-style pizza. It pairs perfectly with Let’s Go Pils, a crisp and dry American pilsner from Community Beer Works.

Stinger Pizza + IPA

Our sliced sirloin steak and chicken finger pizza goes well with South Tier Brewing Company’s IPA, a classic India pale ale that has a lightly floral, citrus, and pine aroma.

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza + Irish Breakfast Ale

Our chicken bacon ranch pizza is topped with ranch dressing, grilled chicken, mozzarella, and cheddar. Why not pair our pizza with Resurgence Brewing’s Irish Breakfast Ale? Smoky and savory, this ale has its own bacon-like flavor that complements our pizza perfectly.

Chicken BBQ Pizza + Aviator Red

Balance out the BBQ, grilled chicken, bacon, mozzarella, and cheddar flavors of our chicken BBQ pizza with Flying Bison’s Aviator Red. This malty medium-body red ale was one of the first beers Flying Bison ever brewed, and its flavor profile works perfectly with our pizza.

Philly Cheese Steak Pizza + Lake View Lager

Nothing goes better with our Philly cheese steak pizza than Hamburg Brewing Company’s Lake View lager! Our pizza delivers delicious sirloin steak, caramelized onions, steak sauce, and a mixture of American and mozzarella cheeses. Meanwhile, the Lake View lager is refreshing and crisp, balancing the hearty flavors of our pizza beautifully.

Taco Pizza + Dayburner

Our inventive taco pizza includes all the toppings you love on a classic taco, including seasoned ground beef, roasted sweet peppers, salsa, onions, black olives, and a mixture of mozzarella and cheddar. And it goes great with the Dayburner, a refreshing IPA made by Big Ditch Brewing Company! Perfect for every season, this IPA encapsulates the fun and relaxation that go perfectly with pizza, tacos, or a pizza that combines the best of both.

Order Your Pizza Today!

Remember, you can always customize your pizza with all the cheeses and toppings you want – so the potential ways to pair our pizza with Buffalo beers are endless! If you want to get creative, why not stop by Wegmans and craft your own six-pack from their selection of craft beer? You can find a bottle that goes perfectly with every slice!

Place your order at Franco’s today to make your next event a success – or to have an amazing night in. You bring the beer, and we’ll take care of the rest!