Beer Pairings – Bold Meets Spicy

Beer Pairings – Bold Meets Spicy

DCSL’s beers bring a powerful punch of flavour that pairs well with hearty Sri Lankan dishes. Each beer style has its own perfect match:
DCSL Lager + Chicken Kottu
Crisp | Refreshing | Light Malt Lager cuts through the oil and spice of kottu roti, making every bite more refreshing.Add a lime wedge to your beer for extra zing.
DCSL Strong Beer + Black Pork Curry
Robust | Malty | High ABV A spicy black curry demands a full-bodied beer. Strong beer enhances the smoky flavours without being overwhelmed.
DCSL Stout + Dark Chocolate Dessert
Smooth | Roasted | Cocoa Notes Surprise pairing! A glass of stout with chocolate cake, kiri toffee or coconut treacle sweets is a perfect end to your meal. Rich meets richer.

Coconut Toddy Cocktails – Try Something New

Who says toddy can’t be elevated? Here are two refreshing cocktail ideas:

Bring Sri Lanka to Your Table

Whether you’re planning a backyard BBQ, a spicy dinner night, or just a relaxed sundowner, our beer pairings bring the island experience right to your home. Cheers to flavour, culture, and good company!

South Indian Pairings – Spices Meet Spirits

South India and Sri Lanka share deep culinary roots — coconut, curry leaves, tamarind, and heat! These classic South Indian dishes are perfect companions to our DCSL beers.

With DCSL Beer

Andhra Spicy Chicken Fry + DCSL Strong Beer
Bold spice meets bold brew. The intensity of Andhra spices is balanced by the malty warmth of strong beer.

Chettinad Mutton Curry + DCSL Stout

Chettinad’s peppery, roasted spice blend finds a match in the roasted coffee and cocoa notes of stout. This is a full-flavoured pairing for meat lovers.

Masala Dosa + DCSL Lager

The crisp dosa and spicy potato filling go great with a clean, cold lager. The beer refreshes the palate after each bite.

Egg Roast (Nadan Mutta Roast) + DCSL Strong

Rich tomato gravy, boiled eggs, and spice – perfect with a beer that can hold its own. DCSL Strong cuts through the richness.

Tips for South Indian Pairings

Strong and stout beers shine with bold meat dishes or dry, spiced fry-ups.

Serve with traditional sides: appam, parotta, dosa, or just a handful of roasted peanuts or banana chips.

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Ceylon Infusion brings you flavours that blur borders. With every sip and bite, you’re experiencing a shared South Asian culinary heritage — earthy, spicy, soulful.

DCSL Stout Espresso Martini (Sri Lankan Style)

A rich, bold after-dinner cocktail.

Ingredients:

  • 60ml DCSL Stout
  • 30ml cold espresso
  • 30ml coconut arrack or dark rum
  • Dash of jaggery syrup

Instructions:
Shake all ingredients vigorously with ice and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with 3 coffee beans.

Pair with: Chocolate dosai or deep-fried banana fritters.

DCSL Lager Shandy with Ginger & Lime

Refreshing and zesty.

Ingredients:

  • 50% DCSL Lager
  • 50% ginger-lime soda (or ginger beer + lime juice)
  • Lime wedge to garnish

Instructions:
Build in a chilled glass. Stir gently. Great as a welcome drink.

Pair with: Udupi-style snacks or onion pakoras.

Try our Palmyra and Coconut Toddy – now available in Australia. Explore our range.

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