Backyard Barbeque
American IPA
Copper, medium-light bodied, strong hop bitterness, citrusy, floral, resinous, fruity
Recommended Beers
Bell’s Two-Hearted Ale, Bear Republic Racer 5, Victory HopDevil, Port Brewing Wipeout IPA, Cigar City Jai Alai IPA
Jalapeño
American IPA
Copper, medium-light bodied, strong hop bitterness, citrusy, floral, resinous, fruity
Recommended Beers
Stone Brewing Co. Enjoy By IPA, Ithaca Brewing Flower Power IPA, Bell’s Two-Hearted Ale, Cigar City Jai Alai, New Belgium Ranger IPA
Sea Salt & Vinegar
Extra special bitter (ESB)
Copper, medium-light bodied, mild hop bitterness, moderate caramel sweetness
Recommended Beers
Left Hand Sawtooth Ale, Redhook ESB, Grand Teton Bitch Creek ESB, Ska ESB Special Ale, Lakefront Organic ESB
Salt & Fresh Ground Pepper
American Pale ale
Golden amber, medium-bodied, hints of citrus and pine, prominent hop bitterness
Recommended Beers
Great Lakes Burning River Pale Ale, Deschutes Red Chair, Oskar Blues Dale’s Pale Ale, Flying Dog Doggie Style, Three Floyd’s Alpha King
Honey Dijon
American Brown Ale/nut brown ale
Light brown, medium-bodied, hints of toffee and chocolate, light hop bitterness, nutty
Recommended Beers
Avery Ellie’s Brown, Dogfish Indian Brown Ale, Rogue Hazelnut Brown Nectar, Brooklyn Brown Ale, Big Sky Moose Drool
Habanero Lime
Saison/farmhouse ale
Golden orange, medium-light bodied, hints of fruit and spice, slightly tart, funky, dry
Recommended Beers
Bison Saison de Wench, Jolly Pumpkin Bam Biere, The Bruery Saison Rue, Boulevard Tank 7, Pretty Things Jack D’Or
Beer pairings recommended by: Ashley Routson, The Beer Wench