Bazaruto Brewing’s craft beers offer a delightful array of flavours that pair beautifully with both local Mozambican delicacies and international dishes. Whether you’re enjoying a chilled Kanimambo or the rich Bazaruto IPA, there’s a perfect food match to enhance your tasting experience

Kanimambo – The Refreshing Session Beer
Pairing Suggestions:
Grilled Seafood: Kanimambo’s light bitterness and refreshing character make it an ideal companion to grilled fish, prawns, or even a fresh seafood salad. The clean, crisp finish cuts through the richness of grilled seafood, elevating the natural flavours.
Mozambican Delicacies: Pair this beer with Peri-peri chicken or Xima (a maize porridge) to balance the beer’s light body with the heat from the spicy dishes.
Food Pairing Tip:
Try serving Kanimambo with a fresh Mozambican seafood platter, combining prawns, crab, and calamari for a simple yet satisfying meal.

Bazaruto Blue – The Bold English-style IPA
Pairing Suggestions:
Grilled Meats: The 5.8% ABV of Bazaruto offers a hoppy bitterness that complements grilled meats such as steak, sausages, and BBQ lamb. The beer’s rich malt backbone pairs excellently with the charred flavours of a well-seasoned steak.
Mozambican Dishes: The beer’s fruity undertones (think red fruits and berries) bring out the richness of Matapa, a traditional Mozambican dish made from cassava leaves, coconut, and peanuts, offering both creamy and earthy elements that balance well with the IPA.
Food Pairing Tip:
For a local twist, serve Bazaruto with Feijoada (a hearty bean stew with meats), where the beer’s complexity enhances the stew’s depth of flavour.

Bazaruto Red – The Malty, Caramel Red Ale
Pairing Suggestions:
Roasted Meats & Hearty Dishes: With its caramel malt sweetness and subtle noble hop bitterness, Bazaruto Red pairs perfectly with roasted meats like pork or lamb, bringing out the richness of the meat while offering a slight sweetness that complements the dish.
Grilled Mozambican Sausages: Chouriço (spicy sausage) is an excellent pairing, with its intense flavours being balanced by the beer’s malt profile.
Food Pairing Tip:
Try pairing Bazaruto Red with a savoury Chakalaka (spicy vegetable relish), which provides the perfect contrast to the beer’s smooth maltiness.
Pairing Philosophy
When pairing food with Bazaruto Brewing’s beers, it’s important to match strength for strength – bold beers like Bazaruto IPA are best enjoyed with similarly bold foods like grilled meats, while lighter beers like Kanimambo shine with lighter, more delicate dishes like seafood or salads.
The key is to balance the flavours: the maltiness and fruitiness of the beers complement hearty dishes, while the crisp, refreshing notes elevate lighter, spicier meals.
By experimenting with these pairings, you can discover even more delightful combinations that bring out the best in both food and beer. So grab a Bazaruto Brewing beer, fire up the grill, and enjoy some of Mozambique’s finest culinary offerings!
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