Here’s to creativity: Four unique ways to celebrate International Beer Day
International Beer Day - celebrated globally on the first Friday of August - sees its consumers coming together to show appreciation for the art of brewing and the overall love for beer.
This day was founded in 2007 by beer enthusiasts in California in the US, and quickly caused a froth and a following in over 200 countries.
So, go beyond and celebrate International Beer Day and try out these four creative ways to have beer, that don’t include just drinking it, by incorporating it in your food.
From beer cheese dips to ‘’Beermosas’’, this crisp and refreshing beverage can be consumed in more than one way.
Make Beer Chicken Wings
No one is saying no to wings, especially beer-soaked wings. The combination of savoury flavours with the lightness and flavour of beer will have your taste buds dancing and thanking you.
After soaking the wings in beer, mix flour and your desired spices in a bowl while gradually adding beer until the mix is smooth then coat chicken wings thoroughly in the mix to fry away in a pan of hot oil until golden brown and crispy. Share with loved ones and you are sure to be asked for this recipe at every occasion.
Wash Your Hair with Beer
Yes, your hair. You’re probably wondering how those two things correlate but using beer as a hair treatment can actually leave your hair shiny and voluminous. It also helps remove excessive dandruff from your scalp.
The proteins and vitamins in beer help to nourish and strengthen your hair. Interested in trying this hack? pour a bottle of beer over your hair, treating it as a shampoo, massage it into your scalp and through the ends of your hair, then let it sit for a few minutes before rinsing thoroughly with water then air dry.
Make a Home-made Cheese Dip
A perfect blend of flavours, beer cheese dip is an easy-to-make appetiser sauce that pairs well with pretzels, chips, or wings. Anything you choose to dip in it, really.
Melt butter in a saucepan, then add flour while whisking for a couple of minutes, add beer until it’s smooth then gradually add your choice of shredded cheese(s), stirring until fully melted and smooth. A recipe for a successful games night.
Make a Beer Cocktail
For the beer and cocktail lovers, you can get the best of both worlds with a ‘’Beermosa’’. Cocktails are a refreshing and fun way to enjoy your choice of beverage, but why stop at the norm when you can add a different twist using beer? Get your glass of orange juice ready and add the perfect pour of beer. Add the orange peel to garnish, if you want to be fancy.
Celebrate International Beer Day by incorporating these inventive uses of beer, a great way to experiment different ways of moderately consuming beer.
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