Beer adds incredible depth, richness, and unique flavor to dishes ranging from hearty mains and appetizers to breads, soups, and even cocktails. Here are 30 expanded recipes using beer (including ginger beer for cocktails). Nutritional information is approximate per standard serving and can vary based on specific ingredients, brands, and portion sizes. Full ingredient quantities added for all recipes.

1. Beer Can Chicken

A juicy, flavorful grilled whole chicken cooked upright on a beer can.

Ingredients (serves 4):

• 1 whole chicken (4-5 lbs)
• 1 (12 oz) can beer (half full)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions:

1. Rub chicken with oil and spices.
2. Place upright on beer can.
3. Grill indirectly 1-1.5 hours until 165°F internal temp.
4. Rest and serve.

Approximate per serving (1/4 chicken): 450 calories, 35g protein, 30g fat, 0g carbs.

2. Beer Battered Fish

Crispy beer-battered white fish fillets.

Ingredients (serves 4):

• 1 lb cod or haddock fillets
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 12 oz cold beer
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions:

1. Mix batter with beer.
2. Dredge fish, dip in batter.
3. Fry until golden.

Approximate per serving (2 fillets): 240 calories, 10g protein, 14g fat, 18g carbs.

3. Beer Cheese Soup

Creamy cheddar soup with beer.

Ingredients (serves 6):

• 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 12 oz beer
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1 celery stalk, diced
• 1 onion, diced
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup flour
• 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (optional)

Instructions:

1. Sauté veggies and bacon.
2. Add beer and broth.
3. Melt in cheese.

Approximate per cup: 350 calories, 15g protein, 25g fat, 12g carbs.

4. Beer Braised Short Ribs

Tender short ribs in beer gravy.

Ingredients (serves 4):

• 4 lbs beef short ribs
• 2 (12 oz) bottles dark beer
• 2 cups beef stock
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 sprigs thyme
• 2 sprigs rosemary
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Sear ribs.
2. Braise with beer 3 hours.

Approximate per serving (2 ribs): 580 calories, 42g protein, 45g fat, 8g carbs.

5. Guinness Beef Stew

Hearty stew with Guinness.

Ingredients (serves 6):

• 2 lbs beef chuck, cubed
• 1 (14.9 oz) can Guinness
• 4 cups beef stock
• 4 potatoes, diced
• 4 carrots, sliced
• 2 onions, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 bay leaves
• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Brown beef.
2. Simmer with Guinness 2-3 hours.

Approximate per serving (1.5 cups): 550 calories, 40g protein, 25g fat, 30g carbs.

6. Beer Marinated Grilled Shrimp

Juicy grilled shrimp with beer marinade.

Ingredients (serves 4):

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled
• 1 cup beer
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• Juice of 1 lime
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp chili flakes
• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Marinate 2 hours.
2. Grill 2-3 minutes per side.

Approximate per serving (6 oz): 180 calories, 30g protein, 3g fat, 5g carbs.

7. Beer Pizza Dough

Chewy pizza crust with beer.

Ingredients (makes 2 pizzas):

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 12 oz beer
• 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp sugar
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions:

1. Mix and knead.
2. Rise, shape, top and bake.

Approximate per slice (1/8 pizza base): 120 calories, 4g protein, 0.5g fat, 25g carbs.

8. Easy Beer Bread

Quick no-yeast bread.

Ingredients (1 loaf):

• 3 cups self-rising flour
• 12 oz beer
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup melted butter

Instructions:

1. Mix and pour into pan.
2. Top with butter, bake 1 hour.

Approximate per slice: 160 calories, 4g protein, 4g fat, 28g carbs.

9. Michelada Cocktail

Spicy Mexican beer cocktail.

Ingredients (serves 1):

• 12 oz Mexican beer
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1/4 cup tomato juice
• 1 tsp hot sauce
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• Tajin for rim
• Ice

Instructions:

1. Rim glass.
2. Mix sauces, top with beer.

Approximate per serving: 150 calories, 2g protein, 0g fat, 15g carbs.

10. Moscow Mule (with Ginger Beer)

Fizzy vodka cocktail with ginger beer.

Ingredients (serves 1):

• 2 oz vodka
• 4 oz ginger beer
• Juice of 1/2 lime
• Mint leaves
• Ice

Instructions:

1. Muddle mint and lime.
2. Add vodka, top with ginger beer.

Approximate per serving: 180 calories, 0g protein, 0g fat, 16g carbs.

11. Beer Basted BBQ Chicken

Grilled chicken basted with beer sauce.

Ingredients (serves 4):

• 4 chicken breasts
• 12 oz beer
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 2 tbsp BBQ sauce
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Baste while grilling.

Approximate per serving (4 oz): 320 calories, 28g protein, 18g fat, 4g carbs.

12. Beer Braised Beef Brisket

Tender brisket with vegetables.

Ingredients (serves 6):

• 4 lbs beef brisket
• 2 (12 oz) bottles beer
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
• 2 onions, sliced
• 4 garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• Spices: paprika, cumin, salt, pepper

Instructions:

1. Braise low and slow.

Approximate per serving (4 oz): 480 calories, 38g protein, 32g fat, 6g carbs.

13. Beer Cheese Dip

Creamy appetizer dip.

Ingredients (serves 8):

• 8 oz cheddar cheese, shredded
• 8 oz cream cheese
• 1/2 cup beer
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

Instructions:

1. Melt and stir.

Approximate per 1/4 cup: 220 calories, 12g protein, 18g fat, 4g carbs.

14. Beer Boiled Peanuts

Southern snack with beer twist.

Ingredients (serves 8):

• 1 lb raw peanuts in shell
• 12 oz beer
• 4 cups water
• 1/4 cup salt
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 onion, quartered

Instructions:

1. Boil in crockpot 8-10 hours.

Approximate per 1/2 cup: 320 calories, 14g protein, 26g fat, 12g carbs.

15. Irish Beef Stew (Guinness)

Classic hearty stew.

Ingredients (serves 6):

• 2 lbs beef stew meat
• 1 can Guinness
• 4 cups beef broth
• 4 potatoes, diced
• 4 carrots, sliced
• 2 onions, chopped
• Herbs and spices

Instructions:

1. Slow simmer 2-3 hours.

Approximate per serving (1.5 cups): 520 calories, 45g protein, 22g fat, 28g carbs.

16. Slow Cooker Beer Pulled Pork

Tender pulled pork.

Ingredients (serves 8):

• 4 lbs pork shoulder
• 12 oz beer
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Slow cook 8 hours.

Approximate per serving (4 oz): 380 calories, 32g protein, 24g fat, 6g carbs.

17. Beer Chili

Spicy beer-infused chili.

Ingredients (serves 6):

• 1 lb ground beef
• 12 oz beer
• 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans
• 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 onion, chopped
• Chili powder, cumin, garlic

Instructions:

1. Simmer with beer 1 hour.

Approximate per cup: 420 calories, 28g protein, 18g fat, 32g carbs.

18. Beer Ice Cream

Rich stout ice cream.

Ingredients (serves 8):

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup stout beer, reduced
• 1 cup sugar
• 4 egg yolks
• 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions:

1. Churn in ice cream maker.

Approximate per 1/2 cup: 280 calories, 4g protein, 18g fat, 22g carbs.

19. Guinness Chocolate Cake

Moist chocolate cake with Guinness.

Ingredients (serves 12):

• 1 cup Guinness
• 3/4 cup cocoa powder
• 2 cups flour
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 3/4 cup sour cream
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup butter

Instructions:

1. Bake with beer in batter at 350°F for 45 min.

Approximate per slice: 450 calories, 6g protein, 22g fat, 58g carbs.

20. Beer Battered Fried Green Tomatoes

Crispy fried tomatoes.

Ingredients (serves 4):

• 4 green tomatoes, sliced
• 1 cup flour
• 12 oz beer
• 1 tsp baking powder
• Salt, pepper
• Oil for frying

Instructions:

1. Batter and fry.

Approximate per serving (3 slices): 210 calories, 4g protein, 12g fat, 22g carbs.

21. Beer Battered Fried Pickles

Crowd-pleasing appetizer.

Ingredients (serves 4):

• 1 jar (16 oz) pickle spears
• 1 cup flour
• 12 oz beer
• 1 tsp paprika
• Oil for frying

Instructions:

1. Fry in air fryer or pan.

Approximate per serving (10 pieces): 180 calories, 3g protein, 10g fat, 18g carbs.

22. Pumpkin Beer Cheese Soup

Autumnal twist on cheese soup.

Ingredients (serves 6):

• 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
• 12 oz pumpkin beer
• 8 oz cheddar cheese
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 onion, diced
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup flour

Instructions:

1. Blend and simmer.

Approximate per cup: 320 calories, 14g protein, 22g fat, 15g carbs.

23. Wisconsin Beer Brats

Grilled brats simmered in beer.

Ingredients (serves 6):

• 6 bratwurst sausages
• 12 oz beer
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 tbsp butter
• Buns for serving

Instructions:

1. Simmer then grill.

Approximate per brat: 380 calories, 16g protein, 32g fat, 6g carbs.

24. Pork Tacos with Mango Salsa (Beer Pulled Pork)

Pulled pork tacos.

Ingredients (serves 8):

• 3 lbs pork shoulder
• 12 oz beer
• 16 corn tortillas
• Mango salsa: 2 mangos, diced; 1 red onion, diced; cilantro, lime
• Spices for pork: cumin, oregano, salt

Instructions:

1. Slow cook pork in beer 6-8 hours, shred, assemble tacos with salsa.

Approximate per taco (2 tacos): 420 calories, 28g protein, 18g fat, 32g carbs.

25. Beer Cheese Fondue

Melty cheese fondue with beer.

Ingredients (serves 4):

• 8 oz Swiss cheese, shredded
• 8 oz Gruyere cheese, shredded
• 12 oz beer
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• Dippers: bread, veggies

Instructions:

1. Melt cheeses with beer and cornstarch.

Approximate per 1/4 cup: 240 calories, 14g protein, 18g fat, 4g carbs.

26. Beer-Braised Carnitas

Succulent pulled pork.

Ingredients (serves 8):

• 4 lbs pork shoulder
• 12 oz beer
• Juice of 2 oranges
• 1 onion, quartered
• 4 garlic cloves
• 2 bay leaves
• Cumin, oregano, salt

Instructions:

1. Braise in oven 3-4 hours, crisp under broiler.

Approximate per serving (4 oz): 360 calories, 34g protein, 22g fat, 4g carbs.

27. Welsh Rarebit (with Beer)

Cheesy beer toast.

Ingredients (serves 4):

• 8 oz cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup beer
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp flour
• 1 tsp mustard powder
• 4 slices toast

Instructions:

1. Make sauce, pour over toast, broil.

Approximate per serving (2 slices): 380 calories, 18g protein, 24g fat, 22g carbs.

28. Dark and Stormy

Rum and ginger beer cocktail.

Ingredients (serves 1):

• 2 oz dark rum
• 4 oz ginger beer
• Juice of 1/2 lime
• Ice

Instructions:

1. Mix and serve over ice.

Approximate per serving: 190 calories, 0g protein, 0g fat, 18g carbs.

29. Irish Mule

Whiskey ginger beer cocktail.

Ingredients (serves 1):

• 2 oz Irish whiskey
• 4 oz ginger beer
• Juice of 1/2 lime
• Ice

Instructions:

1. Pour over ice.

Approximate per serving: 170 calories, 0g protein, 0g fat, 14g carbs.

30. Ginger Beer Margaritas

Sparkling margarita twist.

Ingredients (serves 2):

• 4 oz tequila
• 4 oz ginger beer
• Juice of 2 limes
• 1 oz triple sec
• Salt for rim
• Ice

Instructions:

1. Mix and top with ginger beer.

Approximate per serving: 160 calories, 0g protein, 0g fat, 12g carbs.

Enjoy these beer-infused creations! Experiment with different beers for unique flavors. Nutritional values are estimates and can vary.

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