Christopher Cina

Christopher Cina


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.

Cooking with Cider: Glazed Ham for the Holidays

Looking for a different way to serve your holiday ham? Get some craft cider into the glaze for a flavorful twist, and pair it with the same cider or a festive beer.

Cooking With Beer: Pulled Chicken Quesadilla with Lager Adobo

These crispy, moderately spicy quesadillas are delicious and easy to make, while a splash of Mexican-style lager adds subtle sweetness to the adobo dipping sauce.

Cooking with Lager: Seared Salmon with Sweet Potato–Edamame Succotash and Sweet Corn Puree

Crack a craft-brewed light lager and embrace some unconventional fall flavors in your kitchen via this fish dish with bacon-studded sweet-potato succotash and savory corn puree.

Cooking with Barleywine: Deconstructed Grilled Cheese with Toast Points

Here’s one to keep in mind for the cooler days ahead: a fondue-like cheese dish that gets a splash of barleywine and is sure to help keep you warm.

Cooking with IPA: English Pea, Watercress, and Mint Soup

A splash of IPA adds bright flavor accents to this comforting soup, which gets its vivid hue from English peas.