Yes, I know what you’re thinking: “Beer is awesome. God made it on the 4th day and it’s
perfect.” And I agree, beer is effing great.
In this post I’m going to share some things that I’ve been playing with (and loving) to make a good beer even better or a crap beer OK. So crack a cold one and lets go!
In this post I’m going to share some things that I’ve been playing with (and loving) to make a good beer even better or a crap beer OK. So crack a cold one and lets go!
I like Blue Moon. I've always found it interesting
that it's probably the only widely distributed beer that's garnished with an
orange. And one day it came to me to throw
some triple sec in it my Blue Moon. The result: delicious.
It tastes like orange soda and is stronger than normal beer.
Then I didn’t think much about adding cocktail ingredients to beer for a long time.
Then I didn’t think much about adding cocktail ingredients to beer for a long time.
A little while ago I was in Hawaii and got introduced to
a local brand called Kona Brewing Company.
If you haven’t had their beer, try it. It’s amazing. My favorite of these was their Pipeline
Porter, which is a coffee flavored porter.
Once I was back home in DC, I found a 6 pack of it and started getting creative. I had some vanilla vodka sitting around that I use in my Smurf cocktail and decided to mix the two. One Pipeline Porter mixed with ¾ to 1 ounce of vanilla vodka is fantastic. It’s called Hawaiian Christmas.
Once I was back home in DC, I found a 6 pack of it and started getting creative. I had some vanilla vodka sitting around that I use in my Smurf cocktail and decided to mix the two. One Pipeline Porter mixed with ¾ to 1 ounce of vanilla vodka is fantastic. It’s called Hawaiian Christmas.
In case you couldn’t see it coming, the way to make beer
even better is to add ¾ to 1 ounce of vodka.
And not only does adding vodka make beer even more delicious, it makes it
stronger. Yes, C is for Crunk.
I’ve recently started experimenting with all kinds of combinations of beers and vodkas. My favorite types of beers to use are stouts and porters but others work too. I like adding vanilla, espresso or chocolate flavored vodkas. These are my go-tos, but lots of different ones will work.
I’ve recently started experimenting with all kinds of combinations of beers and vodkas. My favorite types of beers to use are stouts and porters but others work too. I like adding vanilla, espresso or chocolate flavored vodkas. These are my go-tos, but lots of different ones will work.
Pipeline Porter + Vanilla Vodka
Chocolate Beer + Espresso Vodka
Vanilla Beer + Chocolate Vodka
Chocolate Beer + Chocolate Vodka
Pumpkin Beer + Pinnacle Pumpkin Pie Vodka
Pumpkin Beer + Pinnacle Whipped Vodka
Light Beer + Citrus Vodka
Blue Moon + Orange Vodka
Fruity Wheat Beer + Peach Vodka
The combinations are endless. I’ve talked about adding
vodka to beer in this post, but you can also add tequila, rum or any other cocktail
ingredient you fancy. Lastly, be
careful- these drinks are good ways to get a hangover- read this post to arm
yourself.
Enjoy!
David