When we first introduced our “Cooking with Beer” series we had no idea that it would become so popular. And with 2022 now in the rear view mirror we thought it might be time to revisit some our favorite “blasts from the past.”

Festive foods take on new meaning when made with serious beer. And who doesn’t like a hot, cheesy, ground beef patty melt, especially when it’s made with the right super hoppy Imperial IPA?

For the last year we’ve been featuring our favorite “Cooking with Beer” recipes every weekend. And with Super Bowl taking place on Sunday we thought it might be time to showcase some party-friendly “blasts from the past.”

Festive foods take on new meaning when made with serious beer. And with the Super Bowl nearing you’re gonna need all kinds of fun treats like these delicious brownie bites made with serious craft beer.

This uber-simple candy recipe comes our way from Chico, California-based Sierra Nevada Brewing. And it uses the brewery’s bestselling Big Little Thing IPA

Festive foods take on new meaning in the winter. And this tasty dessert custard will impress, especially when it’s made with the perfect Imperial Stout.

Festive foods take on new meaning when made with serious beer. And who doesn’t like spicy bacon and cheddar cheese muffins fresh from the oven, especially when made with the perfect lager.

Festive dishes take on new meaning when they are made with serious craft beer.

If you’re throwing a New Year’s party these tasty bites will impress, especially when they’re made with a a spicy Swiss cheese and the right IPA.

Festive foods take on new meaning during the winter holidays, especially when made with serious craft beer. And not much is better than beer, cheese and sausage, right?

Festive treats take on new meaning as we approach the winter holidays, especially treats made with serious craft beer.

This recipe comes from Chico, California-based Sierra Nevada Brewing and it uses the brewery’s Barrel-Aged Narwhal Imperial Stout, an aggressive yet refined malt-forward masterpiece.

As we approach the winter holiday season festive treats take on new meaning, especially treats made with serious craft beer.

Festive treats take on new meaning as we approach the winter holidays, especially treats made with serious craft beer.

Festive foods take on new meaning when made with serious beer. And with fall’s arrival this dish will impress, especially when it’s made with the perfect Lager.

Festive foods take on new meaning when made with serious beer. And with fall’s arrival this dish will impress, especially when it’s made with the perfect Pumpkin Ale.

Festive foods take on new meaning when made with serious beer. And who doesn’t like a traditional Irish crumble made with Guinness and cinnamon baked apples that's topped with artisan sea salt whipped cream?

Festive foods take on new meaning when made with serious beer. And who doesn’t like pulled pork tacos especially when made with the right IPA?

Festive foods take on new meaning when made with serious beer. And with things cooling down this seasonal dish will impress, especially when it’s made with the right lager.

Festive foods take on new meaning when made with serious beer. And now that we’ve entered pumpkin season this autumn dish will impress, especially when it’s made with the perfect Pumpkin Ale.

Festive foods take on new meaning when made with serious beer. And who doesn’t like a New England Lobster Roll, especially when it’s made with the right India Pale Ale?

Festive foods take on new meaning when made with serious beer. And who doesn’t like beef shepherd’s pie especially when it’s made with a dark and robust Porter.

Festive foods take on new meaning when made with serious beer. And who doesn’t like a spicy chile especially when it’s made with a  fiery pepper blend and the right Imperial IPA?

Festive foods take on new meaning when made with serious beer. And who doesn’t like grilled pork chops, especially when they’re marinated in the right India Pale Ale?

Festive foods take on new meaning when made with serious beer. And who doesn’t like campfire food especially when it’s made with a classic pale ale.

Festive foods take on new meaning when made with serious beer. And Beer Can Chicken is a classic that’s easy to pull off and it’s especially delicious when made with a great beer.

Festive foods take on new meaning when made with serious beer. And who doesn’t like grilled mango & chicken skewers when they’re marinated in the right India Pale Ale?

Festive foods take on new meaning when made with serious beer. And who doesn’t like a plateful of spicy beef sliders when they’re made with the perfect Hazy India Pale Ale?

Festive foods take on new meaning when made with serious beer. And who doesn’t like spicy grilled steak tacos when it’s made with an expertly crafted, super-hoppy India Pale Ale?

This tasty recipe, which will put your leftovers to good use, comes our way from Sierra Nevada Brewing, but it originated at Beer Belly, an Instagram site that knows what it’s doing.