Burger school
Craft beer, homemade kombucha, soft drinks or just cold water — here's what actually pairs well, and why.
A crisp lager or pilsner suits almost any burger. Go hoppier (pale ale, IPA) for bacon or BBQ burgers, and lighter (Kölsch) for chicken or fish. No alcohol? Homemade kombucha or a classic soft drink both do the job well.
The right drink doesn't just wash a burger down — it resets your palate between bites, cuts through rich fat, and can make a good burger taste even better. Here's how to actually think about it, whatever you're drinking.
BB52 pours from two Bali-brewed craft breweries — Island Brewing and Black Sand Brewery. Here's how each one pairs.
Island Brewing · 4.1% ABV
Light, crisp, and built for easy drinking. The safe, reliable match for classic beef burgers and chicken burgers — it won't compete with anything on the plate.
Island Brewing · 4.5% ABV · Bronze, 2023 Asia Beer Championship
A step hoppier, with more forward malt. Pairs well with bacon or BBQ-sauced burgers like The BB52, standing up to the smoky-sweet flavour.
Island Brewing · 4.8% ABV · Silver, 2023 Asia Beer Championship
Tropical mango and nectarine notes with a smooth, juicy finish. A great match for spicier burgers or the plant-based Earth Burger and Basic Not So Basic.
Black Sand Brewery · 6.3% ABV · Silver, Asia Beer Championship
Balanced malt and hop with a bit more strength. Built to stand up to the richest options on the menu — think the Big M or the Pastrami Burger.
Black Sand Brewery · 4.2% ABV
A German-style brew with a hint of sweetness. Refreshing alongside lighter options like the Fillet o' Fish or Holy Chick.
For something with character but no alcohol, BB52 makes its own kombucha in-house, with flavours rotating regularly. It brings the same palate-cleansing carbonation as beer, plus a tangy, slightly funky edge that works well against a rich, juicy patty.
Sometimes the simplest answer is the right one. Classic soft drinks like Coca-Cola are the familiar, reliable pick — sweet, cold, and carbonated enough to cut through a rich burger without asking anyone to think too hard about it.
Never underestimate it. Especially with anything spicy on the menu — like the Chicken Big M or Jalapeño Pop — plain cold water resets your palate better than anything else on this list.
Ask your server about the current beer and kombucha selection when you order. See the full food menu or find a location.
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