question: What is a good beer pairing for Pastrami?
answer: A great choice for Pastrami is Alpha Dog (Existential Red Ale.). Here's the recipe:
  A fusion of caramel malt flavours and punchy New Zealand hops. A session beer you can get your teeth into.
  ABV: 4.5% | IBU: 42
  Malts:
  - Maris Otter Extra Pale (2.5 kilograms)
  - Caramalt (1.25 kilograms)
  - Munich (0.61 kilograms)
  - Crystal 150 (0.28 kilograms)
  - Dark Crystal 350-400 (0.2 kilograms)
  Hops:
  - Nelson Sauvin (15grams @ start)
  - Amarillo (10grams @ end)
  - Nelson Sauvin (30grams @ end)
  Yeast: Wyeast 1056 - American Ale™
  Method: Mash: 65°celsius for 25min
  Tip: Crush the malt as close to brewing time as possible. The fresher the malt, the more intense caramel flavours will be released in the wort.