Carbonation

One of the main reasons that beer and cheese pair well is the carbonation. All beers are carbonated, which means they work as palate cleansers, not unlike Champagne or other sparkling wines. After enjoying a mouth-coating bite of cheese, a sip of beer refreshes you for the next morsel. This is particularly true for creamier cheeses and fizzier varieties of beer: try a luscious soft goat cheese with a bright, light-bodied hefeweizen.