Beers of Summer

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Beers of Summer

American beer used to be a punchline. But today, thousands of small breweries are creating innovative new brews, exploring new flavors and culinary possibilities. Kojo speaks with local and national beer afficianados about the state of...

American beer used to be a punchline. But today, thousands of small breweries are creating innovative new brews, exploring new flavors and culinary possibilities. Kojo speaks with local and national beer afficianados about the state of American brewing, and the perfect pairing for a 4th of July cook-out.

Guests

Greg Kitsock

Editor, Mid-Atlantic Brewing News; Associate Editor, American Brewer Magazine; Beer columnist, Washington Post

Lucy Saunders

Author, "The Best of American Beer and Food: Pairing and Cooking with Craft Beer" (Brewers Publications)(forthcoming); Host, Beercook.com

Sam Calagione

President and Founder, Dogfish Head Craft Brewery (Milton, DE)

Hugh Sisson

General Partner, Clipper City Brewing Company (Baltimore, MD)

Related Links

BeerCook.com
The Brewers Association- Tips for Pairing Beer with Food
Dogfish Head Craft Brewery
Clipper City Brewing Company
Sample recipes from Lucy Saunders (158KB)

Recipes from "Grilling with Beer: Bastes, BBQ Sauces, Mops, Marinades & More, Made with Craft Beer" ( F&B Communications, 2006) used by permission.

Sample recipes from Sam Calagione (PDF, 12KB)

Recipes from "Beer or Wine? - Great Food Pairings from Burgers to Brie" (forthcoming, Penguin/DK, April 2008) used by permission.

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