Adding beer to your meal instead of just drinking it puts a new spin on everyone’s favorite brew

Dark beer goulash from Novomestsky Pivovar (photo by Rebbecca Weinstein).

By Rebecca Weinstein

A chilled, bubbling glass of amber liquid, foam falling over the edge and sliding down the etched trademark Gambrinus or Pilsner. This is a typical presentation of beer around the Czech Republic.

The millions of visitors to the Czech Republic each year who fall in love with the country’s beer may not know that drinking is not the only way to benefit from the full-bodied flavor of a lager or ale. While cooking with beer in the Czech Republic is not as common as swigging from a half-liter glass, this method of enjoying the famous Czech brew can be just as delicious. (more…)