Christopher Cina

Christopher Cina


Porter Sugar Cream Pie

This rich custard pie, traditionally dusted with nutmeg, comes from Amish and Shaker communities that settled in Indiana in the nineteenth century. Porter adds a complexity to this simple pie.

Beer and Pork Posole

The red purée of dried New Mexico chiles gives this stew its kick, and the IPA adds a lightness and hops spiciness.

Oven-Roasted Ribs with Hoisin Barbecue Sauce

Fragrant hoisin sauce adds a salty and slightly sweet flavor to this tangy barbecue sauce while the rice lager lightens it and dries it out.

Wisconsin Beer-Battered Fish Fry Recipe

Adding beer to fish batter enhances the texture of the fried fish because when the fish hits the hot oil, carbon dioxide in the beer is released, creating air in the coating. Here a lager adds a nice light taste and crunch.

Beer Banana Pudding Recipe

Although commonly associated with the South, this sweet layered dessert is really ubiquitous in the United States. Here, we make the custard with Belgian golden strong ale for complementary warmth and banana notes.

IPA Indian Pudding Recipe

Wheat flour was scarce in New England, so for Indian pudding, an American version of hasty pudding, the enterprising colonials substituted Indian flour (cornmeal) and sweetened it with molasses. Here, we’ve hopped it up with IPA.

French Onion Soup with Brown Ale Recipe

There is nothing more comforting on a chilly day than a bowl of hot French onion soup, especially one made with beer!

Milk Stout Chocolate Ice Cream Recipe

We’ve taken the classic chocolate ice cream and adapted it to include your favorite milk stout.

Sour Beer Lobster Rolls Recipe

Sour beer and a pinch of cayenne spice up the lobster salad for these classic lobster rolls.

Graham Cracker Waffle S’Mores Recipe

No campfire needed! A fruit-forward IPA adds lightness to this grown-up version of the classic campfire treat.