Beer vs. Wine - A pair off

There's a great introspective on Wine Spectator's website about the virtues of pairing booze with food - more specifically, wine vs. beer. The article is inspired by a new book on the subject, titled He Said Beer, She Said Wine. Personally, I tend to mix it up, having beer with some things and wine with others (I guess I'm not snobbishly inclined to one or the other). Basically, the two participants of the "food pairing smack-down" were given a list of nine summer grilling recipes and challenged to give a superior beer/wine pairing aside an explanation. Beers chosen include Chimay Red, Guinness Stout and Brooklyn Brewery's brown ale. The wine contestant selected a 2006 Chardonnay, a Pinot Noir from the same year and a Cab, amongst others. For the full run down of the pairing battle, follow the link I've provided below.

http://www.foodandwine.com/articles/beer-vs-wine-pairings