It sounds fancy, but the four cheeses from France that McCalman has selected are quite "beer friendly."

McCalman's French cheese selections are Mimolette, Epoisses, Cantal and Cap Gris Nez.

Mimolette is a pasteurized cow's milk cheese with "robust, fruity, nutty flavors."

Epoisses is a cow's milk cheese with a soft, smooth texture.

Cantal is a semi-hard cow's milk cheese cured with salt - somewhat reminiscent of a cheddar.

Lastly, Cap Gris Nez is a rich and creamy flavorful cheese from northern France.

Chef Lee Skawinski of Portland, Maine's Cinque Terre and Vignola restaurants worked with McCalman's Super Bowl Sunday Fromage Plate to suggest the ideal beer pairings.

Skawinski recommends a wheat beer or a classic stout, such as Hefeweizen or Guinness, to pair with the Mimolette.

The choice for Epoisses is a brown ale, like Newcastle Brown Ale or Pete's Wicked Ale.

Cantal will match best with pilsners like Heineken, Amstel or Pilsner Urquell.

Finally, browns or porters like Anchor Porter or Sierra Nevada Porter will complement the Cap Gris Nez.

Naturally, these are just a few suggestions for how to create the ultimate beer and cheese pairing for your Super Bowl celebration. There are no hard and fast rules to pairing, so experiment and have fun with your selections.

After all, when you combine French cheese and beer with friends, family and the most anticipated game of the year, what do you have to lose?

For more information on creating French cheese plates, visit www.cheesesoffrance.com.