The 12 Best Beer Recipes on the Internet

From sloppy joes to chocolate cake—everything is better with beer.

Lena Abraham

We know you love beer, and frequently dream of kicking back with a cold one at the end of the day. But don’t mistakenly assume that all you can do with beer is drink it (although you definitely should). Here, we’ve compiled some of the best recipes on the Internet that incorporate your favorite beer as a flavorful ingredient. From breakfast to dessert and everything in between, beer can lend complex flavors, brightness, and lift to dishes you already know and love. It makes no difference what style of beer you prefer, we’ve got recipes for lagers, stouts, pale ales—so why not try giving beer a shot at your dining table? A little for you, a little for the pan, a little for you…you get it.

Click through the gallery for the 12 best recipes on the Internet that incorporate beer.

Campfire Beer Pancakes

Beer for breakfast? Beer for breakfast. Kate Ramos' beer pancake recipe might be the best looking "hair of the dog" we've ever seen. On her preferred beer for this recipe: "Be sure to pick up a light lager (such as Corona, Budweiser, or Heineken), as it will make airy pancakes without adding the bitterness or imposing the flavor of a more substantial beer." Recipe: CHOW.com
Rosemary & Feta Beer Bread Biscuits

These easy-to-make beer biscuits are a tasty spin on beer bread, spruced up with rosemary and feta. Any beer will do—this particular version is made from a can of light American domestic beer, but experimentation is welcome. Other spices, cheeses, or even dried fruits can make this versatile biscuit fit for any occasion. Recipe: Cookie and Kate
Stout and Cheddar Rarebit with Fried Eggs

Your typical eggs and toast don't hold a candle to this stout beer and sharp cheddar rarebit. Brightened by pickled onions and watercress, this dish makes for an impressive brunch—and it utilizes last night's drink! Recipe: Gourmet
Drunken Buffalo Sandwiches with Fried Sage

The mention of sloppy joes might bring you back to your elementary school cafeteria: soggy burger buns, ketchup based sauce, and a mystery meat mix that looked "unappealing" at best. But this is NOT your ordinary sloppy joe. Enter the gameyness of ground buffalo, the earthiness of fried sage, and the robustness of stout. What would your lunch lady say? Recipe: Rootie Tootie Fresh and Foodie
Korean Beef Lettuce Cups

The key to these beef lettuce cups is the marinade. "Strips of beef soak in a rich, umami-ish sauce fortified with stout, and are pan-fried until browned and slightly caramelized. The sauce is then reduced to an intense salty, sweet, hot sauce for drizzling." Recipe: TasteFood
Braised Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Beer

Mmm, the three B's: Bacon, Brussels sprouts, and beer. That may not be "a thing", but it should be. This is the perfect dish to convince those with Brussels sprout prejudice to reevaluate. This recipe calls for a light and crisp beer, in this case a Pyramid Thunderhead IPA. Recipe: A Spicy Perspective
Beef & Guinness Pie

As the days get shorter and the temperature drops, many of us turn to comfort foods. This hearty beef and Guinness pie is the perfect meal to warm yourself on those balmy nights (pair with Guinness, obviously). Recipe: Food on Paper
Beer Steamed Clams with Bacon & Tomatoes

In France, clams are typically steamed with wine. But we think beer adds some brightness and complexity to the simple elegance of steamed clams that wine just can't provide. Lager is suggested, but there is plenty of room for experimentation. Pair with some crusty bread and...more beer? Recipe: Steamy Kitchen
Beer Battered Green Beans with Spicy Dipping Sauce

Add a little extra crunch to those greenbeans with a light and not-to-greasy beer batter. This appetizer is perfect served with a spicy garlic sauce on the side. We like this because it's healthy, but not too healthy. Recipe: Kitchen Trial & Error
Swiss Onion Soup

Is there anything more comforting than a bowl of cheesy French onion soup? This Swiss version is made with gruyere, day old baguette, and a bottle of pale ale, and it's just as good—maybe even better—then the classic version. Recipe: Parentables
Chocolate Stout Cake

This chocolate cake gets an extra kick from coffee grounds, sour cream, and stout. This is the perfect birthday cake for the beer lover in your life. Recipe: Smitten Kitchen
Chocolate Stout Tiramisu

In keeping with the chocolate/stout pairing, we move on to the final course—tiramisu. This recipe, by New Orleans chef Jason McCullar, starts with a ginger-spice cake. This cake is soaked in a reduction of chocolate stout and layered with mascarpone cream. We can't imagine anything better. Recipe: Food & Wine

The 12 Best Beer Recipes on the Internet

Campfire Beer Pancakes

Rosemary & Feta Beer Bread Biscuits

Stout and Cheddar Rarebit with Fried Eggs

Drunken Buffalo Sandwiches with Fried Sage

Korean Beef Lettuce Cups

Braised Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Beer

Beef & Guinness Pie

Beer Steamed Clams with Bacon & Tomatoes

Beer Battered Green Beans with Spicy Dipping Sauce

Swiss Onion Soup

Chocolate Stout Cake

Chocolate Stout Tiramisu

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