With
the increasing popularity of microbrewed beers and the house-made-offerings of
brew pubs, beer connoiseurship has come up a peg in America. This new focus on
beer reminded us how delicious foods with brew can be. The hearty and savory
dishes here highlights the beer's versatility as an ingredient, its most notable
properties being a subtle bittersweet taste and, for meats, a tenderizing
effect. It's also worth noting that most preparations made with beer are best
accompanied by their most salient ingredient. Choose from the recipes listed on
the right to start the party. Cheers!
