Wines, Beers, Brandies, Liquors, and Liqueurs

Wine is an alcoholic beverage made from the fermented juice of grapes. They could be still, sparkling, or fortified with additional alcohol.

Different types of wines and common food pairings: 

Red wine

  Cabernet Sauvignon - with lamb, beef, strong cheeses

  Merlot - with highly spiced dishes, chocolates

  Pinot Nior - with roast beef, shellfish, game birds

  Zinfandel - with roasted lamb, vegetable dishes

  Syrah - with peppery, tangy, spicy foods

White wine

  Chardonnay - with fish, lobster, veal, chicken

  Pinot Grigio - with vegetables, fish, pasta dishes

  Sauvignon Blanc - with spicy foods, salmon, rich or fatty fish

Beer is an alcoholic beverage made from water, hops, and malted barley. Barley is fermented by yeast.  

Different types of beer and common food pairings:

  Porter - with Barbecue, oysters, smoked salmon

  European lager - with german sausage, pretzels

  Stout - with chocolate, nut or fruit deserts

 

Brandy is an alcoholic beverage made by distilling wine or the fermented mash of grapes or other fruits.

Liquor is an alcoholic beverage made by distilling grains, fruits, vegetables, or other foods; including rum, whiskey, and vodka.

Liqueur is a strong, sweet, syrup alcoholic beverage made by mixing or redistilling neutral spirits with fruits, flowers, herbs, spices, or other flavorings.

Different Liqueurs and its flavorings

  Amaretto - almonds and apricots

  Triple Sec - bitter orange peel

  Ouzo - anise seed and herbs

  Kahlua - coffee

Source: On Cooking A Textbook Of Culinary Fundamentals