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Zesty Black Bean & Corn Salad (with Alberta Lager Pairings)

Zesty Black Bean & Corn Salad (with Alberta Lager Pairings)

When the sun’s out and the BBQ’s on, I want food that’s simple, bold, and built for pairing with beer. This zesty black bean & corn salad fits the bill—sweet corn, creamy black beans, juicy tomatoes, and a lime-kissed chili dressing that brings the right amount of kick. It’s the kind of dish that shows up at a backyard cookout and steals the spotlight from the grilled meat (but still plays nice with everything else on the plate). This recipe…

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Easy Apple Pumpkin Beer Bread
Easy Apple Pumpkin Beer Bread

Easy Apple Pumpkin Beer Bread

Fall is here, and so are the cozy flavours of the season! As the air gets cooler and the leaves turn shades of amber and crimson, it’s the perfect time to embrace all things pumpkin. If you’re looking for a delicious way to kick off your autumn baking, this Easy Apple Pumpkin Beer Bread is just the ticket. It’s packed with the flavours of fall—apples, pumpkin spices, and a smooth pumpkin ale that takes this bread to the next level….

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Rye Festbier Mustard
Rye Festbier Mustard

Rye Festbier Mustard

Welcome back to Chews and Brews! Today, I’m excited to share a tasty recipe for Rye Festbier Mustard, a homemade beer mustard made with a delightful Der Krankenwagen Rye Festbier from The Pass, a fantastic brewing company in the Crowsnest Pass. There’s something truly satisfying about making condiments from scratch. Not only do you get to control the ingredients and flavours, but you also get to infuse them with unique touches—like the Rye Festbier. This homemade beer mustard is incredibly…

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Exploring Stouts: The Heart of Dark Beer

Exploring Stouts: The Heart of Dark Beer

Ahhh, St. Patrick’s Day. March 17th. A day where we all wear green and head out to our favourite pubs for a pint of Guinness or other stouts, or sometimes, that green food-coloured lager. While St. Patrick’s Day is often associated with the enjoyment of stouts, this post will delve deeper into the essence of these iconic beers beyond their holiday connections. Whether you’re a seasoned stout enthusiast or new to the world of dark beers, join me as I…

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Belgian Pale Ale Pickled Peppers
Belgian Pale Ale Pickled Peppers

Belgian Pale Ale Pickled Peppers

This Belgian Pale Ale Pickled Peppers recipe is quick and simple and can be served as a side during large meals (add to the pickle tray at your next turkey dinner), or add for some slight spice and crunch to homemade burgers or pizza, chop them up and put them in a quesadilla, burrito, or taco or use in your next fresh salsa. The opportunities are endless, and they also look pretty in the jar, they are fresh, a little…

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Hazlenut Chocolate Porter Double Chocolate Cookies
Hazelnut Chocolate Porter Chocolate Cookies

Hazelnut Chocolate Porter Chocolate Cookies

Oh hey there! I am just gonna slip this hazelnut chocolate porter chocolate cookie recipe into your inbox. I know, it’s been a while. So long, do you even remember why you subscribed to this blog? Unless you know me personally and I forced you to read my blog, I am assuming you signed up because you were interested in either Alberta craft beer or recipes made with beer, or both! The goal of this blog is to incorporate a…

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Seriously Good Wheat Ale Beer Brined Pork Chops

Seriously Good Wheat Ale Beer Brined Pork Chops

Brining meat in beer. Mmmmm….. Beer contains enzymes that help break down tough fibres in meat, making it more tender, moist, and flavourful at the same time. I brined a whole turkey once in beer, and that didn’t disappoint! And these Wheat Ale Beer Brined Pork Chops didn’t either! They are seriously good. A variety of beers can be used to brine or marinate meat. Brown ales are great for beef. Wheat ales and hefeweizens are pretty versatile and can…

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Blonde Ale Air Fryer French Fries
Blonde Ale Air Fryer Crispy French Fries

Blonde Ale Air Fryer Crispy French Fries

We have been playing around with our air fryer lately, trying to make foods that are bad for us a little healthier. It’s healthier in that it uses significantly less oil for cooking. We are still eating French fries, so I am aware of the portion control issue as I shovel these crispy bad boys into my mouth! Making beer fries was a no brainer, as it draws out the starch, making them more rigid and less likely to stick together,…

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