It’s almost Halloween which means those trick-or-treat bowls are about to be full to the brim with Halloween candy for the kiddos. But let’s make sure you pick out the right batch to match what you’ll be drinking that evening while you wait for the doorbell to ring or as you queue up a scary flick.
Check out Blue Owl Brewing’s top ten recommendations for beer and candy combinations this Halloween!
P.S. Swing by our tasting room on Halloween weekend and try these frightfully perfect match-ups with us! We’ll have a special beer + candy flight available for purchase on-site until the candy bowl is empty. Friday 10/27 – Sunday, 10/29.
Bob’s Great Porter + Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
Every great porter deserves a great chocolate and peanut butter combo. Really you can’t go wrong with any chocolate and porter but this is a match made in heaven. Bob’s Great Porter adds a creamy, roasted coffee quality that goes nicely with Reese’s chocolate peanut butter goodness.
¡Limetastico! + Candy Corn
We use corn maize when brewing this Sour Mexican Lager which matches up perfectly with Candy Corn. That Candy Corn chalkiness we all know (and sort of love?) is balanced out with the brightness from ¡Limetastico! This pairing is great when you can’t stop going back to the candy jar for another round because you’re on edge watching whatever scary movie Huluween has to offer.
Hop Frisson + Sour Patch Kids
Let’s be honest, if you’re already going to have a 100+ SU sour beer then you might as well lean in and enjoy it with some Sour Patch Kids! The sour yet sweet candy brings out a nice bright, vegetal flavor from Hop Frisson. This tantalizingly tart match-up is bizarre, and we love it!
Saison Puede + Starburst
The lemon and pink peppercorn in this tart saison brightens up even more from Starburst. The only question is, which color are you going to try first? Sour Lover Pro Tip: Bring it to the next level with Starburst Mini Sours.
Tahitian Lime Pie + Almond Joy
What a joy this pairing is! Forget the brisk chill in the Halloween air, this combo is a tropic vacation! The coconut flavor is enhanced while the chocolate goes well with the creamy milk sugar from Tahitian Lime Pie.
Cool & The Gang + Lemonhead
Lemonhead infuses an additional burst of tangy flavor, elevating this Arnold Palmer-inspired beer to new heights.
Bobtoberfest + Kit Kat
This combination has a certain magic to it. The Kit Kat accentuates the rich malt tones of Bobtoberfest, compelling us to reach for another. It’s a distinct autumn delight.
Spirit Animal + Skittles
You know how eating a handful of Skittles is just part of the experience for this candy? Well, paired with Spirit Animal not only do the Skittles round out the beer but this Sour Pale Ale helps your tastebuds separate each flavor from that handful of Skittles. You really do taste the rainbow!
Bob’s Cold One + Hot Tamales
Hot and Cold. What more can we say?! It’s in the name, they compliment each other and that’s all there is to it. But don’t take our word, try it for yourself!
Sour Pickle Beer+ Chamoy Candy
The pickle beer seamlessly complements Chamoy candy, creating a flavorful fusion. The pairing introduces a tantalizing blend of spice and saltiness that’s hard to resist.
Enjoy these match-ups and let us know what your favorite is. Have a fun and safe Halloween!
Perhaps true enjoyment of great beer comes from the fact that it primarily comprises four simple ingredients: water, malts, hops, and yeast. The art of beer making comes from the process. The conditions in which those ingredients come together and the quality of each will create uniquely tasting beverages.
Milk chocolate + stout: Milk chocolate is one of the sweeter types of chocolate out there. This combination works because the strength of the stout lets it stand out against the sweetness of the chocolate, while the chocolate brings out the creamy tones of the stout.
Ingredients: Malt, hops, and yeast are key ingredients in any beer. Different types and roasts of malt can impart varying degrees of sweetness, nuttiness, or roasted flavors, while the variety and amount of hops contribute to a beer's bitterness, aroma, fruity, or floral notes.
After water, the grains are the next main ingredient in the production of beer. For the grains, barley is by far the number one choice followed by wheat and then rye.
Belgian beers are known for their spiced, sweet, and fruity flavors and high alcohol content. They have high alcohol content and are low in bitterness.
Water, malt, hops, and yeast are the four main ingredients required to call a beer a beer. The German Purity Law (also known as the Reinheitsgebot) of 1516 stated that beer could only be made from these ingredients, and today many brewers still adhere to these guidelines.
Although the four ingredients — barley, hops, yeast, and water — are all you need to make beer, they're by no means the only ingredients used. Additional grains, natural sugars, and flavorings are often added to create special or unique flavors or to cut costs. These little additions are referred to as adjuncts.
The answer is Water. Hops get all the glory. Sure, malted grain is a central character. Adjuncts make our tastebuds explode, and beer wouldn't be beer without yeast.
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It’s almost Halloween which means those trick-or-treat bowls are about to be full to the brim with Halloween candy for the kiddos. But let’s make sure you pick out the right batch to match what you’ll be drinking that evening while you wait for the doorbell to ring or as you queue up a scary flick.
