Favorite beer while smoking and/or eating BBQ?

[Central PA Cowboy]

Since we are all here because we love to smoke different foods, I figured this would be a cool thread. What beer(s) do you enjoy when you are smoking and/eating BBQ?

Can't say I've paired beer and BBQ just yet and I haven't been outside much while smoking since it's been cold, but I can see myself enjoying a few of Sierra Nevada's Hazy Little Things this Summer while smoking meat.

Excited to see what you all post.

 

[markh024]

Not necessarily a tie into bbq but a great beer i discovered last year is Kentucky Vanilla Barrel. It is a very smooth and delicious ale. Same brewery makes a Kentucky bourbon ale too that is great. New Castle and Fat Tire are other favorites of mine. But overall, im a Scotch drinker.

 

[drunkenmeatfist]

 

[tag0401]

I enjoy a bourbon personally. But as far as beer goes Warstiener Dunkel is pretty good too

 

[SonnyE]

As long as it has the 4 main ingredients...
B-E-E-R
MGD, Bud, Bud Lite, Bud and Clamato, Pabst Blue Ribbon...
Even White Box Beer is good.



But my current sippin is a water glass full of ice, Fireball Whiskey, and a dab of Hazelnut creamer.

+

= BAM!

 

[gmc2003]

PBR or Narragansett here, can't break from the beers I used to swipe from dad's fridge.

Chris

 

[SmokinAl]

I like Steel Reserve & my wife likes Corona Light!
Al

 

[yankee2bbq]

Hamms.

 

[DrewJ]

Been on a bit of a citrus IPA kick lately. Local favorite is Surly Xtra Citra Pale Ale. Just discovered 21st Amendment Blood Orange IPA the other day and that is really good too.

 

[Braz]

Yuengling, from Pennsylvania, recently became available here in Indiana and their Traditional Lager has become my new favorite beer.

 

[Central PA Cowboy]

Been on a bit of a citrus IPA kick lately. Local favorite is Surly Xtra Citra Pale Ale. Just discovered 21st Amendment Blood Orange IPA the other day and that is really good too.

I am assuming you can't get Dogfish Head, but if you can try their Flesh and Blood. It is good!

 

[Geebs]

I just drink what ever is in my fridge, I also make home brew so I get the pleasure of enjoying that while I cook.

 

[DrewJ]

I am assuming you can't get Dogfish Head, but if you can try their Flesh and Blood. It is good!

Looks like I can get it here. I'll add it to my list of beer to look for on my next run to the liquor store. Thanks!

 

[Central PA Cowboy]

Looks like I can get it here. I'll add it to my list of beer to look for on my next run to the liquor store. Thanks!

Let me know what you think after you try it.

 

[SonnyE]

Hamms.

Hamm's, the Beer refreshing!

For a while, I liked Oly. :rolleyes:

 

[GaryHibbert]

Bud Prohibition beer for me.
Gary

 

[zwiller]

I grab whatever I have which is Labatt Blue or something homebrewed but as a certified beer judge I can offer some beer snobbish pairing advice. Ever notice that the first few bites of something are incredible but it kinda wears off? A meal that is properly paired reduces this effect and keeps interest throughout a meal. This is accomplished by cleansing the palette. Generally speaking, smoked food is pretty bold so there for your choice in beers should be similarly bold. Light lagers are not going to cleanse the palette. Craft stuff works well. Pale ales, IPA, but import stuff like German hefe and Belgians do too. Smoked food is also very roasty from smoke and bark so generally you should stay away from dark stuff like porters and stout. That being said, this is not an exact science… IE side dishes like cole slaw can cleanse the palette and then you can drink pretty much whatever. Just wanted to shed some light on it.

If any of you guys like seeking beers out, see if you can find Fatheads Headhunter and/or The Brew Kettle White Rajah. Killer IPAs.

 

[Central PA Cowboy]

I grab whatever I have which is Labatt Blue or something homebrewed but as a certified beer judge I can offer some beer snobbish pairing advice. Ever notice that the first few bites of something are incredible but it kinda wears off? A meal that is properly paired reduces this effect and keeps interest throughout a meal. This is accomplished by cleansing the palette. Generally speaking, smoked food is pretty bold so there for your choice in beers should be similarly bold. Light lagers are not going to cleanse the palette. Craft stuff works well. Pale ales, IPA, but import stuff like German hefe and Belgians do too. Smoked food is also very roasty from smoke and bark so generally you should stay away from dark stuff like porters and stout. That being said, this is not an exact science… IE side dishes like cole slaw can cleanse the palette and then you can drink pretty much whatever. Just wanted to shed some light on it.

If any of you guys like seeking beers out, see if you can find Fatheads Headhunter and/or The Brew Kettle White Rajah. Killer IPAs.

Head Hunter is nice!

 

[Smoke23]

Well let’s see... Founders All Day IPA is a good one when the weather is warm. More frequently I usually grab some Fat Tire, Sam Adams Boston Lager or their Summer Ale if in season. Blue Moon is another one I like. Miller light is also always kept on hand.

Of course if company stops by to enjoy the Q, beer is never required but often brought... my favorite... free beer!

 

[SmokinVOLfan]

As long as its COLD and doesn't have the word ICE in the title I'm happy. Dilly Dilly