Christopher Cina

Christopher Cina


Horseshoe Sandwich Recipe

Our “secret” ingredient in the cheese sauce for this incredible sandwich is a healthy dose of Pilsner.

“Texas Red” Chili Recipe

With a variety of peppers, all meat (no beans), and a hefty dopplebock, our version of this red chili may not hail from Texas, but it’s sure to be a crowd pleaser.

Cincinnati Goetta Recipe

Goetta, a meat-and-grain sausage or mush popular in the greater Cincinnati area, consists primarily of ground meat, steel-cut oats, and spices. A roasty porter adds depth and interest to this traditional dish.

Artichoke-Pimiento Beer Cheese Dip Recipe

A buttery cheese with full-bodied texture and snappy, citrus-like fruity notes pairs beautifully with the Pilsner in this Southwest take on the classic artichoke dip.

Beer Pasties Recipe

In this recipe for Cornish meat pies, a Belgian-style dubbel adds suggestions of dark fruits.

Minnesota Wild Rice & Barleywine Soup Recipe

Barleywine or old ale adds a certain je ne sais quoi to this hearty, comforting soup.

Baja Fish Tacos with Chipotle Sauce Recipe

Crispy beer-battered cod and spicy beer-spiked chipotle sauce are tucked into a soft corn tortilla with shredded cabbage. Yum!

Green Chile Cheddar Mac & Cheese Recipe

Chile beer can add to this dish a fruity brightness, a slow heat, or an eye-watering blast, depending on your choice of beers.

Chicago Beef with Ale-Pickled Peppers Recipe

Our take on the classic Chicago Italian beef sandwich includes peppers pickled with pale ale (say that three times fast).

Chuck Burger with Beer-1 Steak Sauce Recipe

Who can resist great craft beer with a lunchtime burger that sports a tasty sauce made with a dubbel?