Christopher Cina

Christopher Cina


Lemon-Beer Hand Pies Recipe

The citrus flavor in these lemon pies matches perfectly with a modern hoppy India Pale Lager.

Grown-Up Potato Skins Recipe

Pair these crispy potato skins with an English-style pale or mild.

Herb-Marinated Goat Cheese Recipe

Spread this tangy marinated goat cheese on warm grilled bread and pair the duo with a pilsner or a kölsch.

Apple–Brussels Sprout Salad with Beeranch Dressing

A Vienna-style lager enhances the tangy dressing on this easy, crunchy salad.

Young Summer Sausage and White-Beer Cheddar Dijon Recipe

Craft Beer creates complex, layered flavors in this summer sausage and cheddar spread.

Mussels and Hot Smoky Links with Dijon Wheat-Beer Broth Recipe

Beer and seafood are no strangers, and great beer can make seafood even better.

Waffle Sundae with Chocolate Double Bock Caramel Recipe

Chris Cina’s mentor, David Weihler, gave him this best-ever waffle recipe. Here he’s added the spent grain to tie with the beer and give the waffles a little texture.

Michelada Chicken with Hitachino Sweet Sauce

In this riff on the michelada cocktail base, we marinate chicken in beer and lime juice, then serve it with a sweet beer-chili sauce.

Scallops and Brussels in a Smoky Mussel Märzen Broth Recipe

A malty Märzen adds body and depth to this seafood dish.

Beer-Poached Salmon in Hops Bearnaise Recipe

Beer adds new depth and intriguing flavors to this familiar recipe.