Noch ein Bier, bitte! (Another Beer, Please!)

Try one of these standout Southern brews with each course for a festive touch.

Appetizer: Start with an Oktoberfest- or Märzen-style beer, each a delicious complement to the sausage board.

• Bob's '47 Oktoberfest, Boulevard Brewing Co. (Missouri)
• Clawhammer Oktoberfest, Highland Brewing Company (North Carolina)

Main Course: Feast with a pale ale or IPA. The robust flavor will hold its own with the smoky chicken and bold side dishes.

• 60 Minute IPA, Dogfish Head Craft Brewed Ales (Delaware)
• IPA, Good People Brewing Company (Alabama)

Dessert: Settle down with a stout or porter. Both styles will stand up to the rich chocolate cake and fruit.

• Sue imperial porter, Yazoo Brewing Company (Tennessee)
• Happy Ending imperial stout, SweetWater Brewing Company (Georgia)