Beer lovers in for a treat in this cold weather
Beer is no longer just a 'braai and rugby time' staple and South Africa is currently experiencing an on trend beer movement by the craft beer industry and its explosion of different beer styles.
With Spring approaching, beer gurus at the South African Breweries (SAB) have come up with a host of new beer cocktail recipes.
According to Owen O’ Reilly, mixologist and director at SIP Exclusive, beer adds a great texture and mouth feel to cocktails. “The body of the beer makes it a perfect platform to add other flavours complementing the complex flavours of the beer,” says O’ Reilly.
For those with a deeper appreciation for beer, try these:
Castle Lite Flower
Ingredients :
1 lime wedge squeezed
25 ml gin
25 ml elderflower cordial
Castle Lite lime
Method :
Mix everything but the beer in a stemmed beer glass. Fill with ice then top with beer and stir. Garnish and with edible flower mint sprig and serve.
Flying Fish Apple Pie
 
Ingredients :
25ml fresh lemon juice
50 ml cloudy apple juice
15 ml cinnamon syrup
25 ml brandy
Chilled Flying Fish Green Apple
Method :
Mix all the ingredients together with ice in a large beer glass and stir well. Garnish with apple fan(cinnamon dusted) and serve.
Chocolate Stout Coffee
Ingredients :
25 ml Irish Whiskey
50 ml cold strong filter coffee
25 ml vanilla syrup
1 egg white
Half a glass of chilled Castle Milk Stout Chocolate
Method :
Mix everything but the beer in a shaker or jar adding lots of ice and shake well. Pour beer into glass and strain the mixed ingredients on top before topping up the glass with the left over beer. Garnish with grated dark chocolate and serve.
Enjoy!
