Beer-Braised Bratwursts with Onion

Served swathed in mustard on a toasted hoagie roll. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Versatile enough to serve in tacos, as sliders, or atop mashers. (By Kate Ramos)

Smoked Salmon Tea Sandwiches

Lovely as a tea sandwich or on its own. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Smoked beer adds fiery depth to a classic. (By Adapted from Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic)

Smoked Paprika and Rutabaga Bisque

Earthy rutabagas puréed into a silky vegetarian bisque and spiked with smoky paprika. (By Kate Ramos)

CHOW Root Beer

Brew and bottle this classic soda yourself. (By Regan Burns)

Welsh Rarebit Bites

Beer-laced cheese spread on toasted bread makes for undeniable deliciousness. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Irish Cheddar and Stout Fondue

Melted Irish cheddar and stout make a satisfying combination. (By Lenny Rice and Brigid Callinan)

The Big CHOW

Two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun. (By Kate Ramos)

Pot Roast with Porcini and Beer

Richly sauced with mushrooms, herbs, Dijon mustard, and beer. (By Roy Finamore)

Maytag Beef and Bacon Stew (By James Villas)

Gingerbread gets a boost with the addition of rich, dark stout. (By Beth Hensperger)

This subtle spice mix adds dimension. (By Kate Ramos)

Braised Beef cheeks (By podge )