Happy Halloween!
7 Unique Candy and Beer Pairings!
It’s almost Halloween which means those trick-or-treat bowls are about to be full to the brim with Halloween candy for the kiddos. But let’s make sure you pick out the right batch to match what you’ll be drinking that evening while you wait for the doorbell to ring or as you queue up a scary flick.Check out Blue Owl Brewing’s top seven recommendations for beer and candy combinations this Halloween!
P.S. Swing by our tasting room from October 24th through Halloween and try some of these frightfully perfect match-ups with us! We’ll have a special beer + candy flight available for purchase on-site until the candy bowl is empty.
P.P.S. Don’t miss our Sinister Sour Sunday where we’ll also be releasing tasting room exclusive, Candy Boss – Sour Wardheads Beer!
Bob’s Great Porter + Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
- Every great porter deserves a great chocolate and peanut butter combo. Really you can’t go wrong with any chocolate and porter but this is a match made in heaven. Bob’s Great Porter adds a creamy, roasted coffee quality that goes nicely with Reese’s chocolate peanut butter goodness.
¡Limetastico! + Candy Corn
- We use corn maize when brewing this Sour Mexican Lager which matches up perfectly with Candy Corn. That Candy Corn chalkiness we all know (and sort of love?) is balanced out with the brightness from ¡Limetastico! This pairing is great when you can’t stop going back to the candy jar for another round because you’re on edge watching whatever scary movie Huluween has to offer.
Saison Puede + Starburst
- The lemon and pink peppercorn in this tart saison brightens up even more from Starburst. The only question is, which color are you going to try first? Sour Lover Pro Tip: Bring it to the next level with Starburst Mini Sours.
Cool & The Gang + Lemonhead
- Lemonhead infuses an additional burst of tangy flavor, elevating this Arnold Palmer-inspired beer to new heights.
Bobtoberfest + Kit Kat
- This combination has a certain magic to it. The Kit Kat accentuates the rich malt tones of Bobtoberfest, compelling us to reach for another. It’s a distinct autumn delight.
Spirit Animal + Skittles
- You know how eating a handful of Skittles is just part of the experience for this candy? Well, paired with Spirit Animal not only do the Skittles round out the beer but this Sour Pale Ale helps your tastebuds separate each flavor from that handful of Skittles. You really do taste the rainbow!
Bob’s Cold One + Hot Tamales
- Hot and Cold. What more can we say?! It’s in the name, they compliment each other and that’s all there is to it. But don’t take our word, try it for yourself!