I started playing around with cupcakes and, of course, adding beer spins to some nostalgic flavors. It was then that I actually started to understand the excitement.
As holiday gatherings with friends and family abound, ’tis the season for entertaining—and that means cooking. These three desserts can all be made ahead of time, present well, and will be talked about as favorites for years.
Summer markets are full of wonderful ripe fruits that are perfect for fresh, seasonal desserts, making this season the perfect opportunity to think about which styles of beers will enhance what Mother Nature has created.
Forty-six days before Easter, New Orleans celebrates Mardi (French for “Tuesday”) Gras (“fat”). Here are three Creole-inspired recipes that are perfect for the occasion.
The fall harvest brings apples, hard squashes, and full-flavored brews like Imperial Porters, Barleywines, and pumpkin beers. To celebrate these offerings, try one of two cake recipes that are simple in nature, yet add an elegant touch to any evening.
March tends to lend itself to classic Irish pub fare with the ever-so-popular St. Patrick’s Day. Here are a few creations that provide a little change from the classic corned beef and cabbage dish.
Brewed with yams, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, vanilla, and maple syrup, The Bruery’s Autumn Maple is an elegant beer for an elegant dessert like crème brûlée.
Often a heavy dessert is the dish that puts you over the proverbial edge. However, a few bites of this panna cotta, with its full flavors coming from a Holiday Ale, will tease the tongue and satisfy the already full stomach.
The winter holidays inspire festive meals that bring together family and friends. The desserts offered here are excellent compliments to any meal, a dessert feast, or a stand-alone dish for that annual homebrew club holiday potluck.
What makes a good food and beer pairing? I believe it is when a carefully chosen beer and a meticulously crafted dish blend in a taster’s mouth to create a harmonious blend of flavors.
A cheese board can create an inviting appetizer that can be paired with a variety of beers. This winter, take that same concept, but heat it up! Warm up a beer, add some cheese, and before you know it, you’ve created a whole new dimension of flavor, texture and application for those same ingredients.
Are you tired of dry turkey? Is the canned cranberry sauce not what it used to be? Bored with the store-bought cheesecake? Here are some updated classic recipes, perfect for the homebrewer, beer connoisseur and everyday foodie.
For us regular folk, cooking with beer has always been fair game. A few cans of Bud may serve as a delicious, industry-standard sauce for simmering fresh mussels; and any ale can lend a comforting, yeasty tang to a sturdy loaf of beer bread.