Tag Archives: Beer

We love tacos. And are prone to stuffing them with everything from chilli to short ribs to leftovers. But when we have people over we don't necessarily want to hand them Monday's night takeout container with a pile of tortillas. So we quick boil shrimp in beer which is nearly as easy, absolutely delicious and impresses your friends just a bit more than leftover moo shu pork.

For this round we paired the shrimp with wasabi spiked yogurt, Asian slaw and lime zested peanuts - but you can top with whatever you like.

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With Valentine's Day on the horizon, this is the time of year that better halves everywhere rack their brains for the perfect gifts. However, Valentine's Day is often that holiday where the gifts consist of stuffed animals that double as dust collectors and huge boxes of chocolate that end up half-eaten and eventually discarded.

Know what won't end up in the trash? Beer. This year, skip the mystery bonbons and get your significant other something worth the cash: beers reminiscent of your favorite holiday candies and desserts that are sure to spark the requisite evening workout a little early. Pair with your favorite salty snack or eat a light dinner and save these brews for dessert.

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While recently hosting an impromptu dinner party, we were faced with two guests each with a particular culinary requirement. No red meat for the first, and no meat on the bone for the second. Chicken falling off the bone, we convinced ourselves, was a nice compromise. Cook these teriyaki drumsticks in a porter (Chocolate Maple Porter is our go-to) for a super rich and flavorful sauce that goes straight down to the bone.

Serve alongside rice for a filling main dish or make en masse for sticky finger parties.

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There are plenty of late night shows to choose from, and nothing is better than laughing your way through insomnia or catching up with your favorite celebs while enjoying a cold one on a night in. To help you choose the right viewing mate, we've paired some of our favorite late-night shows with mouthwatering beers for an Emmy-worthy evening.

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We love the layers of flavor developed from slow cooking an onion soup - but don't always have the hours to wait for it. Spiking the broth with a nice dark abbey ale (we make ours with Bourbon Dubbel) and quickly caramelizing the onions over a higher heat are great cheats for getting the full flavor - without the full time.

Serve alongside salad for a light dinner and save what's left for lunch. The soup gets even better the next day as the flavors combine and the beer mellows.

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Master a new beer style, take up rock climbing, eat less and, of course, work out more. You may have muttered any or all of these while the ball dropped on New Year's Eve. Resolutions can be an effective personal call to action, but they can also end up on your list of perpetually reoccurring New Year's goals (ie: Learn French/run a marathon). For those who are looking for a little inspiration when considering whether today is the day to finally get that gym membership, we give you our top five workout beers. And while they won't drag you out of bed before work, we think they'll help you through your New Year's fitness resolution. Read More...

As you pour beer into a glass, your senses turn on and tune in to see, smell, and taste everything that beer has to offer. Different glasses react differently to your beer promoting a proper head, directing aroma, and transferring heat to or away from the beer depending on style.

And while we're not saying you should toss your collection of recycled jelly jars, it can never hurt to stock a few of the right glasses for the right occasion.

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We love beets, and not just because our bright red hands after cooking them leaves us pining for the simpler days of finger paint and post-lunch nap time. Beets are packed with vitamins and minerals. They also have a good amount of sweetness (why we sometimes use them in gluten-free beer recipes) that's delicately balanced against a rich beer & balsamic vinaigrette.

Taken hot out of the pan and spooned onto cold yogurt and topped with pistachios, this dish will win over anyone who thought cooking with beer couldn't taste fresh and healthy.

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We love impossibly light, crisp gougères - but can't ever seem to say it without tripping over half the letters. So for New Year's Eve we whip up these beer-infused beauties and call them cheese puffs. They are utterly irresistible straight out of the oven but can be made ahead and popped into at 350 degree oven for about 7 min if you are attending rather than hosting.

And if you can pronounce gougères - call them that. Or settle for puffs and add, "Learn French" to your 2012 resolution list.

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It's two days 'til Christmas and the third day of Hanukkah, which means you're either on vacation already and in need of beer recommendations, or still at work... and in need of beer recommendations.

Fortunately for you, we've done the hard work of selecting a few holiday brews which are the perfect gift for those you'd like to remember, and the perfect antidote for those you'd like to forget. So crack a beer, spin the Dreidel, strap on some antlers, and try not to think about all the presents you have twenty-four hours left to buy...

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