How to Reuse Leftover Beer: All The Uses in The Kitchen

It may be hard to imagine that someone could ever leave a beer, but if it happens, what to do? Of course, don't throw it away… you never throw away a beer. So, you can safely use it in the kitchen. There are many ways to use beer in your recipes: but here, more than recipes, we want to talk to you about the various cooking methods in which to use it. Marinating, frying, deglazing: discover all the ways in which you can use your beer in the kitchen.

1. Marinate

Marinating food is used to flavor and soften foods before cooking them. There are several ways to marinate, but they all require at least three essential points: the presence of fat, a mix of spices, and an acidic part. In this case, for the acidic part, beer can be the right choice. This method is particularly suitable for long cooking methods such as American barbecue, because, given the heat produced by the dry coal, the meat requires greater hydration. Marinating with beer is a way to make meat soft and juicy without distorting its flavor. Try it and believe it.

2. Deglaze

Who has never deglazed something at least once in their life? We are usually used to doing it with wine, but beer can also be an excellent solution: it evaporates at lower temperatures than wine and releases a sweeter and more delicate flavor to foods. Just like wine, to deglaze with beer, the food must reach maximum heat and must not be closed with a lid, so that the alcohol evaporates.

3. Batter for Fried Food

Are you looking for a recipe for crispy and dry frying? Then beer is just what you need: you can prepare a batter with beer, flour, salt and pepper. You can use it to prepare meat, fish, vegetables or whatever you want. A little tip: to get a surprising result, put the beer in the freezer for 10-15 minutes before using it.

4. Stew

Another very interesting way to use leftover beer in the kitchen. To prepare a stew, you must first cook the meat on the stove at a high flame – in order to create that delicious crust thanks to the famous Maillard reaction  – then add a considerable amount of beer and leave to cook at a low flame for several hours with the lid on. The alcohol evaporates in a short time and the meat acquires all the aromas deriving from the beer.

5. Bake

Did you know that you can make a delicious bread with beer? Yes, you understood correctly. Beer bread is a delicious and highly recommended recipe for obtaining bread with a crunchy crust and a very soft crumb. To make it, simply add a mix of flours, yeast and salt to the beer (used instead of water). We recommend accompanying it with a selection of cold cuts and cheeses for a wonderful brunch.

Bonus Tip: Use it For a Beauty Treatment

It is now well known that beer is an excellent ingredient for nourishing and giving shine to hair: all you need to do is pour some beer on your hair, wrap it in a towel and leave it on for 5 minutes, then rinse.

Not everyone knows that it is also exceptional for facial care: thanks to the B vitamins contained in beer, it is ideal for soft and hydrated skin. All you need to do is add beer to water and soak your hands or feet for at least 15 minutes: you will see the difference.