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Day 4 – Crunchy Meets Fruity 🍤🍓Fair pairing magic continues with:Shrimp & Pork Toast On-A-Stick — from Union Hmong Kitch...
08/30/2025

Day 4 – Crunchy Meets Fruity 🍤🍓

Fair pairing magic continues with:

Shrimp & Pork Toast On-A-Stick — from Union Hmong Kitchen at the International Bazaar (south wall, west corner). It’s Texas toast topped with a savory mix of shrimp, pork, lemongrass, ginger, garlic, shallots, Thai chilis & fish sauce.
Served with a side of apricot jelly hot sauce — a savory-sweet bite you can’t forget.

Strawberry Blaze Blonde Ale — by Millstream Brewing Company (Amana, Iowa), pouring at Giggles’ Campfire Grill. A strawberry-forward blonde ale with a jalapeño kick and Tajín-dusted lime garnish. Bright, spicy, and fun.

Why it works:
The savory, aromatic toast — warm and umami-rich — meets a beer with fruity sweetness and a gentle spicy tingle. That spicy rim ties it all together, making each bite and sip dance.

Stay tuned — 3 more MN State Fair pairings to go!
Which combo is tempting your taste buds today? Let me know below ⬇

Day 3 – Dairy + Berry Delight 🤤🍺Fair food meets fruity brew with this exciting Midwest combo:Sweet Squeakers (Dessert Ch...
08/28/2025

Day 3 – Dairy + Berry Delight 🤤🍺

Fair food meets fruity brew with this exciting Midwest combo:

Sweet Squeakers (Dessert Cheese Curds) — from Blue Barn, located at West End Market, center section. These are white cheddar cheese curds coated in funnel cake batter, topped with lemon whipped cream and a drizzle of berry sauce.

paired with

Blueberry Lemon Cream Ale — by Fulton Brewing, available at The Frontier section (south side of Carnes Ave between Liggett & Chambers). This golden cream ale is infused with ripe blueberries and bright lemon zest, creating a refreshing, slightly tart finish. 4.9% ABV, 15 IBUs.

Why this pairing works:

The fried cheese curds are rich and indulgent — creamy, crispy, and tangy.

The Blueberry Lemon Cream Ale brings juicy berry brightness and citrus zing, cutting through richness and refreshing your palate.

Together, they’re balanced, bold, and signature fair fare in every bite and sip.

Stay tuned — only 4 more fair-perfect pairings to go this week!

Which flavor mash-up best captures your fair vibe? Drop your picks below ⬇️

Day 2 – A Coastal Crush at the FairThis pairing brings a little seaside sunshine to midstate Midwestern summer:Crab Cake...
08/27/2025

Day 2 – A Coastal Crush at the Fair

This pairing brings a little seaside sunshine to midstate Midwestern summer:

Crab Cakes from Café Caribe (located on the south side of Carnes Ave between Chambers & Nelson Streets)
Rich, buttery, and perfectly crisp.

Key Lime Pie Golden Ale by Lift Bridge Brewing Company (Stillwater, MN), pouring at Café Caribe in a glass rimmed with green sugar.
Expect bright key lime, light biscuity malt, and just a touch of sweetness to mimic pie.
— 4.5% ABV, 13 IBU — a refreshing twist on dessert in a glass.

Why this pairing works:
The citrus in the ale cuts through the richness of the crab cakes, while the graham-like sweetness echoes a grilled crust, turning every bite into fairground magic.

Stay tuned for more fair-inspired combos this week — we’ve got 7 in total!
👉 What pairing would you love to try midway through the week?

Day 1 – State Fair Flavor Fusion 🍩+🍺Let’s kick things off with one of the boldest mashups at the Fair:Hot Honey Jalapeño...
08/25/2025

Day 1 – State Fair Flavor Fusion 🍩+🍺
Let’s kick things off with one of the boldest mashups at the Fair:

Hot Honey Jalapeño Popper Donut — from Fluffy’s Hand Cut Donuts (northwest corner of Carnes Ave & Chambers St)
paired with
Hot Honey Play Grade Cream Ale — by Bauhaus Brew Labs, pouring at LuLu’s Public House

Why it works:

The donut packs spicy jalapeño cream cheese, bacon, and a drizzle of hot honey.

The beer mirrors that sweetness but keeps it crisp and refreshing.

Together, you get sweet heat, savory richness, and a clean finish.

This is exactly why the State Fair is the ultimate playground for food + beer lovers.

Stay tuned — I’ll be posting 7 unique pairings from the Great Minnesota Get-Together all week.

👉 Which pairing are you trying first? Drop it below!

Pairing Tip Tuesday 🍺🔥Big flavor deserves big backup.> IPA + Buffalo WingsSpicy heat + hoppy bite = 🔥🔥🔥Here’s why this c...
08/06/2025

Pairing Tip Tuesday 🍺🔥
Big flavor deserves big backup.

> IPA + Buffalo Wings
Spicy heat + hoppy bite = 🔥🔥🔥

Here’s why this combo works:
🌶️ The bitterness from the hops slices through the richness of the wings
🍺 The carbonation scrubs your palate between bites
🌿 Citrus or piney notes cool the spice in all the right ways

Try it with a Midwest IPA like Surly Furious () or Hopalicious by Ale Asylum.

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🎯 Pro tip: Go with a citrusy IPA for a little extra cooling power.
📘 More pairings like this in the free guide — link in bio!

What’s your go-to wing flavor + beer combo? Drop it below 👇

Fish tacos + Brightside = Midwestern sunshine in a bite 🌮☀️🍺This Monday I hit up The West End Taphouse in Rochester, MN,...
08/04/2025

Fish tacos + Brightside = Midwestern sunshine in a bite 🌮☀️🍺

This Monday I hit up The West End Taphouse in Rochester, MN, and paired their crispy fish tacos with a pint of Indeed Brewing’s Brightside Sea Salt & Lime Lager.

And yeah — it delivered.

🔹 Clean, citrusy, and just salty enough to punch through the fried fish
🔹 The lime lifted the whole dish with a bright finish
🔹 A go-to pairing when you want light, flavorful, and sessionable

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💡 Pairing Tip:

Salt & lime lagers like Brightside work beautifully with fried or spicy dishes. The salt enhances the seasoning while the lime balances richness. Think: fish tacos, grilled shrimp, elote 🌽

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🚨 We’re live! 🍺🧀Say hello to Brew & Chew Midwest — your new go-to for craft beer + food pairing inspiration, straight fr...
07/28/2025

🚨 We’re live! 🍺🧀
Say hello to Brew & Chew Midwest — your new go-to for craft beer + food pairing inspiration, straight from the heart of the Midwest.

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