Beer. The drink that plays an integral part in many Ocktoberfest, St. Patrick’s Day, sporting events, and other festive occasions is said to date back to 9000 BC and is the third most popular drink in the world according to The Barbarian’s Beverage: A History of Beer in Ancient Europe by Max Nelson.

Last week, Guinness Beer celebrated its 250th birthday, so in honor of this momentous occasion, we thought we share with you recipes that make the most of the flavor of this beloved ingredient.

Now you can drink your beer and cook with it too!

• Oktoberfest Beer Onion Soup with Blue Cheese Recipe

• Greek Breaded Cod With Potato Garlic Aioli Recipe (Bakaliaros Skordalia)

• Baja Fish Tacos Recipe

• Sweet Potato Shrimp Fritters Recipe

• Beer Battered Cheese and Chive Onion Rings Recipe

• Beer Battered Curly Ramen Crunch Onion Rings Recipe

• Corn Chip Encrusted Onion Rings Recipe With Optional Beer Batter

• Beer Battered Fried Avocado Wedges Recipe from Vegan Appetite

• Beef & Beer Stew with Cheese Dumplings Recipe (aka The Marriage Maker) from Not Quite Nigella

• Beyond Easy Beer Bread Recipe from Farm Girl Fare
  

• Beeramisu: A Twist on Tiramisu Recipe from 101 Cookbooks

• Guinness Stout Chocolate Cake Recipe from Cooking With Amy

Enjoy!

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