A little reason to celebrate
International Beer and Pizza Day
Food · Drink · October 9
A day for one of the most familiar food and drink pairings around: a cold beer and a hot slice of pizza, shared at home or out with friends.
International Beer and Pizza Day falls on Saturday, October 9, 2027. That is 347 days away.
Beer and pizza have been showing up on the same table for a long time, and this day gives the pairing its own spot on the calendar. It is marked in the United States too, in pizzerias, taprooms and living rooms.
The match makes sense once you think about what is on the plate. Pizza is salty, rich and often a little greasy, with tomato acidity and melted cheese. Beer is made from grain, hops, yeast and water, and its bubbles and bitterness cut through all that richness. A crisp lager tends to suit a plain cheese slice. A hoppier pale ale can stand up to pepperoni or sausage. Darker, roasty beers sit well next to mushrooms and other earthy toppings.
Most people mark the day simply. They order from a favorite local place, or they make dough at home and argue about toppings while it rises. Some turn it into a small tasting, setting out two or three styles of beer and seeing which one wins with each kind of pie. Root beer and other sodas work for anyone skipping alcohol, and the pizza part is still the same.
Style matters as much as toppings. Thin New York slices, deep Chicago pans and square Detroit pies with crispy edges all eat differently, and each changes what you want in the glass. A thick pan pizza can make a heavy beer feel like too much, while a light, bubbly one keeps the next slice appealing.
Ways to celebrate
- Try pairing one pizza with two different beer styles and compare.
- Make pizza dough at home and pick toppings together.
- Visit a local pizzeria or brewery you have not tried yet.
- Pour root beer or a nonalcoholic beer alongside your slice.
- Share your favorite topping and beer combination with a friend.
Dates
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Friday, October 9 |
| 2027 | Saturday, October 9 |
| 2028 | Monday, October 9 |
| 2029 | Tuesday, October 9 |
| 2030 | Wednesday, October 9 |
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