10 Dinner Recipes and Beers to Drink With Them

Crockpot Low Country Boil

“This Crockpot Low Country Boil is a perfect recipe to make for a group of friends this summer. So grab some newspaper, shrimp sauce , lemons, and have a blast!” - Corey You actually have a couple of options for beer to go with your homemade low country boil. A crisp Pilsner (like one of our favorites, Victory Prima Pils), or a bright IPA (such as citrusy Firestone Union Jack IPA), or a Hefeweizen (we’d recommend Allagash White).

State Champion Chili Made Easy

“We loved the consistency of this chili. It's hearty with a slight kick and full of meat and beans. Reading the recipe we were a little skeptical about the amount of beans, but they create a nice, thick chili.” - Debbie Grab a Porter to enjoy some homemade chili (such as Stone Smoke Porter, Founders Porter and Flyers Pacemaker Porter), however if you aren’t a fan of porters, lighter beers such as The Crisp from Sixpoint Brewery or Troeg’s Hopback Amber Ale are great too!

Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken

“This slow cooker chicken isn’t breaded and fried, so it’s lighter; at the same time it hits all of the same flavor points.” - Melissa Saisons are made to drink with Asian-style cuisine - we recommend Ommegang Hennepin Farmhouse Saison. You could also choose a Hefeweizen, like Harpoon UFO Hefeweizen. Or, a Pilsner or Lager, such as Trumer Pils.

Grand Burgers

“Flaky Grand Biscuits molded around juicy ground beef and cheese and tender onion and garlic for an extra zip for your taste buds.” - redhotchilipeppers Lager is your go-to for burgers (such as Brewdog 77 Lager, Sly Fox Helles Lager and Mama’s Little Yella Pils), but your favorite IPA works too (especially with a complex burger like this one)!

Spicy Parmesan Chicken Pasta

“It has all the elements of a yummy and satisfying pasta dish I crave. It is so flavorful, and the amount of spice is just right. My favorite part of all, it takes hardly any time to make. One more easy weekday dinner on the rotation!” - Holly Lager and Pilsner your go-tos for this spicy pasta dish, you’re seriously going to love this pairing. Not only is this pasta dish delicious, you can wash it down with a Lagunitas Pils, Sierra Nevada Summerfest Lager and Victory Prima Pils.

Beer Batter Fish Tacos

“We absolutely love fish tacos, but we generally eat them at our local restaurant. I'm not big on frying anything, but I made these in my deep fryer and they turned out great. I served them with cabbage, onion, lime, avocado, crumbled cotija cheese and we used corn tortillas. I made a cilantro/tomatillo sauce to go with these fish tacos and they were a hit.” - DailyInspiration Lager or Pilsner (such as Brooklyn Lager, Bell’s Lager of the Lakes or Lagunitas PILS) are easy to drink with light fish and pair perfectly with it!

No-Fuss Stir Fry

“It’s so flexible that it tastes perfectly amazing without meat but you can totally add some sliced cooked steak, chicken or pork in here if you want a meaty dish.” - Brandie Wheat beer will go perfectly with this no fuss stir fry recipe! We’d recommend Bell’s Oberon, Lil Darlin from Mill Creek Brewing, Ommegang Witte and Dogfish Head Namaste.

Chicken Paprika with Sour Cream

“A delicious chicken recipe for tonight's dinner. This takes a little time to cook, but it's so easy and very tasty. Serrano chilis definitely bring the heat, but the sour cream adds a tang and creaminess. Chopped parsley on top for a pop of fresh flavor and you have a fantastic dish.” - Leah Ale and Bock beer (such as Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, Shiner Bock and Goose Island IPA) are great with spicy foods because they help balance them out. The perfect pairing - yummm!

Touchdown Sammies

“Who doesn't love an easy and tasty Crock Pot meal? The aroma in the Test Kitchen was intoxicating as this simmered away. We loved the robust flavor the beer and stock give the beef. Once shredded, the beef is tender and melt in your mouth delicious. Have fun with the toppings. We opted for a toasted pretzel bun, melted provolone, and BBQ sauce - amazing.” - Emmy You have a couple options for beer pairings with this yummy sandwich. The first is stout, which is known to pair well with BBQ - our favorites are Guinness, Obsidian Stout and Lovers in the Surf (from Lazy Beach Brewing). Your other option is brown ale, especially those with a caramelly, toasty or nutty flavor. We suggest Smuttynose Old Brown Dog, Nut Brown Ale from Ithaca Beer Company and Berkle’s Brown.

Decadent Brie Macaroni & Cheese En Croute

“Ooh la la is right... these are so good! They're buttery, flaky pillows of warm gooey cheese goodness. The mac and cheese itself is rich and decadent. The buttery crust tastes almost sweet next to the savory mac and cheese. These are very filling.” - Debbie So what on Earth do you pair mac & cheese with? American Pale Ale is where it is at, but Brown Ales are good too and so are Oktoberfest beers! We suggest the following: Sweetwater Georgia Brown, Samuel Adams Oktoberfest and Ballast Point Grunion Pale Ale.