So, how do you cook with beer? The simple rule is...there are no rules (well, okay, never cook with a beer you wouldn’t drink)! Experiment, experiment, experiment. Here are some ideas, discover the possibilities: Many people just add a dash or a bottle to finish off a soup, stew, sauce or de-glaze a pan. Try substituting beer for all or part of a liquid in a recipe. Try heavier beers like Stouts and Porters with heavier foods and lighter flavored beers like Pale and Amber with more delicately flavored dishes. Reducing beer concentrates the flavors, including the bitterness of hops. Make sure you adjust the recipe to add fruit or something with a touch of sweetness to balance that out. Steam, poach or marinate seafood with your favorite beer and combination of spices. As with pairing, the flavor of beer should complement and not overpower what you are cooking. The Brew Crew has successfully made desserts, salad dressings, smoked salmon dip, ice cream, stuffed mushrooms, paella, soups, sauces and stroganoff. Dare to be different, try something new and let the creative juices and beer flow! Bon Appetit! Print Window          Close Window Copyright © 2003 - Present. Alaskan Brewing Company, all rights reserved.