Fall Is Here, Time For Sports and Beer!: A Guest Post From Blake D.
Blake D. recently contacted me through the website to see if I would be willing to have him on the site. me, being the jovial and lazy guy I am, thought "HELL YEAH!" He wanted to gain some beer-related writing experience and I just happen to love having beer-related writing on my blog.Match made in heaven, am I right? The following post is well written, makes me hungry, and Is totally perfect for the season that is among us. Hope you enjoy the latest guest post!
-Hipster Brewfus
Fall is upon us, and with that comes the start of football season
and the MLB playoffs aren't too far behind. That also means that, if it hasn't already started, game day party season will soon be in full effect. No matter
who you’re rooting for, a full spread of snacks and beer is a staple of any
party, so make sure that you’re well prepared before you and your neighbors get
together to scream at the TV. Having hosted quite a few get-togethers myself, I
can tell you from experience that there is a good amount of work that goes into
them, no matter how informal they are.
Football or baseball parties are simple in the sense that you have
a theme right off the bat; sports. Food-wise, it’s a little more of an
undertaking. Of course you can have chips and a variety of dips, but for bigger
parties, for the games you care about and have friends over for, that’s when
you should bring out the big guns. Here are a few ‘go-to’ recipes, and suggested
beer pairings that are time tested and have always been a hit.
4-Layer Dip
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1 Block of cream cheese
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1 can of chili
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1 jar of salsa
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Cheddar cheese (shredded)
If you aren’t the most confident person in the kitchen, one of the
easiest dishes you can make is a 3-layer dip. Take a shallow dish (0.5-1”
thick). Spread the cream cheese evenly on the bottom of the dish. Spread the
chili as the second layer on top of the cream cheese layer. Top off with a
layer of salsa and cheese (as much as you want) and then you’re done. Pop the
dish in the microwave until the cheese melts and serve with some chips.
Beer Pairings: Coors Light, Bud Light, Miller Lite
This dip would go great with any style, but you should probably
have some of these good old Lite American Lagers on hand
for your friends that aren't that into craft beer.
Pigs in a Blanket
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Mini hot dogs or hot dogs cut into 1.5”
portions
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Pre-made croissant dough
Preheat the oven to 350˚F and line a baking sheet with aluminum
foil. Roll out the dough on a flat surface and split apart into the precut
triangle portions. Place a hotdog along the edge of one of the sides, then roll
the dog toward the remaining tips of the triangle, making sure to leave both
ends of the hot dog free. Repeat for all the hot dogs, placing them on the
cooking sheet as you go, and then cook them for 10 minutes or until they are
lightly browned. Serve with ketchup and beer mustard, and you have a great
appetizer.
Beer Pairings: Heavy Seas AARGHtoberfest!, Great Lakes
Oktoberfest, Sam Adams Octoberfest
The rich malty flavor of the Oktoberfest style
matches up well with the toasted dough and fits in perfectly with the season.
Chicken Wing Dip
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4 boneless chicken breasts
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3 cups of Frank’s hot sauce
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½ cup of cream cheese
Clean the chicken and boil it for 5 minutes or until the outside
of the breast is white. Take the chicken breasts and put them in a slow cooker
with the hot sauce on low heat for 6-7 hours. Around the 6 hour mark add the
cream cheese and mix it with the hot sauce and chicken, pulling the chicken
apart as you go. If the chicken doesn’t come apart easily, leave it in the pot
for another hour and then shred it apart with a fork and it’s ready to serve.
You can add more cream cheese if the dip is still too spicy for your taste.
Beer Pairings: Founders Centennial IPA, DC Brau The Corruption,
Ithaca Flower Power
Now that you have your food squared away and a few ideas for beer
to stock up on, it’s time to set up your game area. Have a table set up with
all your food items, for easy access during the game. No one wants to miss a
game changing moment. As for serving the beer, having some accessories like a
set of beer glasses, or even a freshly filled
growler is a great touch. After you have the food and drinks set up, all
you need to do is sit back, relax and watch the game with your crew.
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