Beer-Braised Bratwursts with Onion

Served swathed in mustard on a toasted hoagie roll.

I might try to make it this weekend. I’ve seen some recipes online that call for heavy tomato and some that call for only a tablespoon or two of tomat paste. My thoughts are that the point of braisnig in brown ale is heavy...

Versatile enough to serve in tacos, as sliders, or atop mashers.

10 Pumpkin Ales

Squash meets beer with mixed results.

red and Golden Ales are okay . . . but the Nut Brown is out of this world. Please let me know if anyone has any leads on this. Thanks! P.S. If it can be found in New York, that information would be helpful as well.

Get it while you can.

Smoked Salmon Tea Sandwiches

Lovely as a tea sandwich or on its own.

Smoked beer adds fiery depth to a classic.

Smoked Paprika and Rutabaga Bisque

Earthy rutabagas puréed into a silky vegetarian bisque and spiked with smoky paprika.

CHOW Root Beer

Brew and bottle this classic soda yourself.

Welsh Rarebit Bites

Beer-laced cheese spread on toasted bread makes for undeniable deliciousness.

Irish Cheddar and Stout Fondue

Melted Irish cheddar and stout make a satisfying combination.

The Big CHOW

Two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun.

Bacon in a Glass

CHOW’s guide to smoked beers: rich, toasty-tasting ales that are made with malt smoked prior to brewing.

Pot Roast with Porcini and Beer

Richly sauced with mushrooms, herbs, Dijon mustard, and beer.