Christopher Cina

Christopher Cina


Grilling with Lager: Grilled Watermelon with Lemon Zest, Basil, and Goat Cheese-Yogurt Sauce

Ready to elevate your Independence Day grilling game? Grab a watermelon or two and try this refreshing, Mediterranean-inspired dish that pairs perfectly with warm weather, an open flame, and a fresh, cool helles.

Grilling with Beer: Chuck Burger and Tangy Dubbel Steak Sauce

Great for summertime cookouts, the star of these burgers is a tangy sauce infused with a Belgian-style dark ale.

Cooking with Beer: Dubbel Spiced Lamb Burgers

As grilling season begins in earnest, this burger brings a different dimension with Middle Eastern flavors and a splash of Belgian-style dubbel.

Cooking with Beer: Molasses-Porter Quail and Greens with Maibock Vinaigrette

For a simple yet impressive springtime meal: These noshable, sweet-savory quail halves marinated in porter and molasses meet for lunch with some mixed greens drizzled in bock vinaigrette.

Cooking with Beer: French Toast Turkey Sandwich

A winter warmer or an oatmeal stout contributes a touch of sweetness, while the gruyère cheese helps this sandwich—ideal for post-holiday leftovers—stand up to a full-bodied beer.

Cooking with Beer: Brown Sugar Peach Cobbler

When peaches are in season, pick a favorite malt-forward beer to take this summertime treat to the next level. (And don’t forget the ice cream.)

Cooking with Beer: Palisade Peach Tuna Poke

This fresh and peachy poke bowl gets a quick splash of classic saison or mixed-culture farmhouse ale—and it’ll taste great alongside the rest of it, too.

Cooking with Märzen: Smoked Trout–Salad Sandwich

Here's a sandwich fit for sturdy trestle tables and seasonal festivals, featuring a smoked-trout salad that gets a splash of märzen or festbier. Guten appetit!

Cooking with Lager: Pork Chili Verde

A splash of Mexican-style lager finds its way into (and alongside) this earthy, spicy, comforting dish from the Southwest.

Cooking With Beer: Pan-Fried Catfish Sandwich with Kale Slaw and Hot Sauce Mayo

This crispy, spicy catfish sandwich deserves a cold lager—with a spash in the breading and the rest to cool off your palate. Special occasion not required.