The growing popularity of craft beers as an accompaniment to food has led local fine dining establishments to supplement their extensive wine lists with substantial beer offerings.

Last month, Italian restaurant Sotto Sopra added a selection of 16 beers to the beverage list. Michael Mohammadi, a graduate student in neuroscience who writes a food and wine blog, was hired by the restaurant last fall to host wine dinners and tastings and update the beverage list.