Bought One Too Many Six Packs? Here are 10 Beer-Based Recipes to Try!

So you bought one too many six-packs for a summer celebration and now don’t know what to do with them? Not to worry–these are the perfect recipes to make when you have some extra beer. They taste amazing and are great for parties or eating alone. Beer cheese, beer batter, beer chocolate—we’ve got it all. Get ready to crack open a cold one with the boys–these vegan beer recipes are here to impress.

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1. Beer Cheese with Pretzels

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This Beer Cheese with Pretzels by Gabrielle St. Claire will make a great appetizer or snack!

2. Butterbeer

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Okay, so this one technically doesn’t include beer, but it’s too good not to include it. This Butterbeer recipe by Yana Chistyakova is aimed at all fans of the Harry Potter saga who have ever wanted to immerse themselves in their magical world and try the famous butter beer that the characters enjoy so much in each of the books. Butterbeer is a hot drink that came to fame after the publication of the books and since then many fans have tried to invent their recipe in a way that resembles the one described in the saga.

3. Beer Chili 

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This Beer Chili by Ashley Smyczek is super tasty! There’s nothing better than enjoying food that brings back great memories as all food should!

4. Beer Battered Onion Rings

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If you’re going to a Super Bowl party this year, these vegan Beer Battered Onion Rings by Ashley Hankins will be more popular than the halftime show! You can make the onion rings a couple of days before so all you have to do is fry them up the day of the big party and they’ll stay crispy for hours. Honestly, these vegan beer-battered onion rings are so delicious, that you don’t even need a sauce, but who doesn’t want some ranch? These vegan beer-battered onion rings are paired with a vegan jalapeño ranch dressing that is perfectly spicy and tangy.

5. Herb Beer Muffins

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These Herb Beer Muffins by Wendy Irene are light, airy, and delicious. Make them in the morning, so your kitchen smells amazing throughout the day. They are the perfect afternoon snacks and will help you make it through your day. The beer bubbles up and makes the batter super fluffy; the combination of herbs gives these such a fresh flavor. You are going to love these herb beer muffins!

6. Beer Cheese Black Bean Burger

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If you love dense, flavorful meals that don’t disappoint, you have to try this homemade Beer Cheese Black Bean Burger by Gabrielle St. Claire. The burgers are made from seasoned black beans, mushrooms, and plenty of herbs; they’re topped with creamy beer cheese sauce, plus crunchy onion rings. While the ingredients to this homemade black bean burger are varied, the steps are easy-peasy. It’s the ultimate comfort meal. You’ll feel like you’re at the pub without even having to leave the comfort of your home!

7. Beer Braised Mushrooms

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Braising gives much more flavor and moisture to a dish. The beer gives them a little bitterness for a bite which pairs well with the tamari. You can put braised mushrooms on everything: on bread with a little vegan cream cheese, over quinoa or other grains, spread over a bed of fresh greens, and of course … tacos! Whatever you choose as the base, these Beer Braised Mushrooms by Ashley Smyczek will taste amazing!

8. Beer-Battered Artichoke Hearts

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Can you believe these Beer-Battered Artichoke Hearts by Jennifer Rose Rossano are made with only three ingredients … and that you probably already have all of them in your pantry right now? If so, what are you waiting for?! They’re decadent, delicious, and taken to the next level with a creamy dipping sauce (also just three ingredients!).

9.  Garlic Knots With Beer Cheese

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Warm, doughy vegan garlic knots speckled with smoky Shiitake bacon and served with a side of creamy beer cheese … what could be better? This appetizer is guaranteed to be a sure-shot hit at any party. They’re so good that you might have a problem getting people to leave the snack table. These vegan garlic knots are cooked in a cast-iron skillet so they look like pull-apart bread, which makes for an awesome presentation. Everyone will love these Garlic Knots With Beer Cheese by Gabrielle St. Claire!

10. Beer Chocolate Cupcakes

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Chocolate cupcakes with beer chocolate ganache. The Irish Guinness gives the chocolate cream a slightly bitter note that blends surprisingly well with the dark chocolate and the cake underneath. You are going to love these Beer Chocolate Cupcakes by Melanie Kröpfl!

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