Beer and Brewer Magazine

Why drink on an empty stomach when you can chew ‘n' brew at these beer-friendly nosheries?

We offered TV game show host Andrew O'Keefe a briefcase bulging with untold riches (well,12 beers) and asked him to match them to food. His reply: "Deal!"

When winter hits, indoor sports begin and big beers collide with rich food. So clear the couch, crank the oven and ready the remote control for a day watching your choice of a) TV or b) an oven cooking this delicious trilogy

Steak and kidney pie beer-style is the perfect winter warmer. Perfect on a chilly day bunkered in with the football and the family it's a classic hearty feast as sweet in the belly as it is easy on the hip-pocket. You can use any stout - Guinness, Carbine, Cooper's Dark or even an Amber Ale (if you like a bit more citrusy hop flavour) but either way the pastry will seal in the malty, peppery, aromatic juices.