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…
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…
Do you remember way back at the beginning of 2020 when I said that I would be back writing and creating recipes twice a month? Yeah, well, I didn’t exactly take into account that a pandemic would occur… I am not going to drone on about COVID-19, as it’s often all that we talk about now… But what I will drone on about is this blood orange ale vinaigrette! It’s perfect for all of your summer salads! It is so…
Five years ago today, Chews and Brews was born! This little food and drink blog has morphed from a random food blog with writings of what I was eating or drinking daily into a more specific blog where all recipes I post are using an Alberta craft beer in it! Since narrowing down my blog niche, I have written recipes using beers from over 20 Alberta craft beer breweries. On top of that, I have visited over 35 Alberta breweries.
While receiving craft beer as a Christmas gift is always a hit for me (subtle hint for those out there that have me on their list!), customized gifts like custom anklets and handmade gifts like food and drinks can be really special, and these 5 DIY Holiday Gifts Made With Beer are quick, easy, and will be a great surprise in anyone’s stocking!
Being a Canadian, I am very familiar with the Caesar cocktail. It’s a cocktail that I enjoy all year round; in the winter months its spiciness can warm me up, and in the hot summer sun on the patio, they go down like water. This year is the 50th anniversary of the national cocktail, invented in Calgary in 1969! I am excited to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Caesar by creating a Beersar!
In the USA it is almost Thanksgiving, and who doesn’t love pickles on the Thanksgiving dinner table? Actually, pickles are good anytime of the year, in my opinion, especially these pale ale beer pickles. Adding beer to the pickle brine gives it a tang and hoppyness, yet allows the salty, garlicky flavours to still shine through. If you are looking for other Thanksgiving ideas, how about trying a beer brined turkey!? It would be the perfect way to present your…
If you know me, you know I like to make simple dishes while using craft beer. One of the most simple ways that I have found to incorporate beer into a recipe is to use it to make a sauce. I made this stout beer cherry sauce using an Alberta porter beer from Theoretically Brewing, and used it to glaze a grilled pork loin. And you guys, it was so good! So good and so easy!! The recipe below is…
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