Category Archives: Food and Beer Pairing

Recipes for cooking with beer etc

A Delectably Moist Chocolate Cake Chills with Our Classic Redwood Oatmeal Stout

Posted on August 24, 2016 by Sally Keskey

  I’m loving this whole one beer pairing a month thing, especially because this month I’m suffering from a major sweet tooth. And what Mendocino Brew do you grab when you’ve got a sweet tooth? I’m going to go, unequivocally, … Continue reading →

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Okay, What’s the Deal with Adding Citrus to Our Beers?

Posted on August 3, 2016 by Sally Keskey

Before hops were widely used as a preservative in beer, lemon, limes, and other citrus fruits were kept in jar of God’s drink to ward off infectious bacteria and mold from taking over the drink when it sat for a … Continue reading →

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Dry Battered Canadian Yellow Perch Meets Our Peregrine Pilsner and Butte Creek Pale Ale

Posted on July 27, 2016 by Sally Keskey

We’re nearing the end of July, and if you haven’t gotten out to the lake yet, now’s the time! I’ve got several fillets of Canadian Yellow Perch that I, I’ll admit, didn’t catch myself, but picked rather up from the … Continue reading →

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June’s Savory Beer Pairing Match Off: Red Tail Amber Ale Versus Our Rock Point Session IPA With Roasted Vegetable Quesadillas

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Sally Keskey

This month I’m in the mood for something savory and an excuse to drink Red Tail Amber Ale. I’m never quite sure what to pair Amber Ales with, a quick search online gave such a wide variety of options I was … Continue reading →

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Eye of the Hawk Vs. Imperial Barley Wine Ale: Which Pairs Best with Our Robust Mushroom and Potato Dinner?

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Sally Keskey

  For this month’s beer pairing, I wanted to do something more robust for those of of us who are less salad eaters (link to last month’s post) and more into good ol’ fashioned potato based dishes. After finding the … Continue reading →

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Wild Game and Bold Beer Pairings

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Sally Keskey

Evenings out at deer camp or around the campfire after leaving the trout stream are spent filling your belly with fresh wild game served hot off the grill then washed down with a cold beer. Now, after a day out in the … Continue reading →

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Black Eye Beer Cheese

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Calee

If cheese had a season, fall would be the season for Beer Cheese Dip. Meant to be served warm, it’s a great early evening party appetizer or game day treat. When combined with Mendocino’s Black Eye Ale, it’s also a … Continue reading →

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Holiday Nut and Beer Pairings

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Calee

As we move closer to the holiday season, it seems like every party is starting to revolve around food. Or maybe that’s just my parties. And so, I take every opportunity to incorporate beer and food pairings into my food, … Continue reading →

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American Craft Beer Week!

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Calee

Here we go again—it’s time to gear up for Craft Beer week! Craft Beer week will run from May 11th to May 17th, and this year will see the 10th anniversary of the event, which was started to help promote … Continue reading →

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Black Hawk Stout Cupcakes

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Calee

You’re never too old for cupcakes—especially when they’re made from beer and whisky. My friend had a birthday party recently, and I brought these to ensure I would be supplied with the correct amount of chocolate to sustain me during … Continue reading →

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