Favorite Beer To Use For Batter?

[thej27]

I am currently on a quest to find a good tasting beer to use for batter. I have been trying a few different flavors and so far Coors Light and Sam Adams Scotch Ale seem to top the list. Any other suggestions from you guys?

 

[revsaxon]

Shiner. Best beer from Texas, makes a great batter.

 

[kboom524]

I was told years ago by a head chef friend of mine that the best beer for cooking was Pabst Blue Ribbon. Neither of us would ever drink the stuff, but something about it is good for cooking. I buy a single can from local liquor store, open it up and let it sit on counter for a few hours. You want it warm and flat before you mix it into your batter. Save the good beer for drinking.

 

[Fishersjohn48]

I was told years ago by a head chef friend of mine that the best beer for cooking was Pabst Blue Ribbon. Neither of us would ever drink the stuff, but something about it is good for cooking. I buy a single can from local liquor store, open it up and let it sit on counter for a few hours. You want it warm and flat before you mix it into your batter. Save the good beer for drinking.

Not just to disagree but I prefer it to still have plenty of carbonation. It makes the batter lighter and fluffy. I like things fluffy...

 

[sadclownwp]

Leinie Honey Weiss. best for making batter that will be deep fried.

 

[geronimojoe85]

I made some with Robert the Bruce. GOOD STUFF

 

[danielocean03]

I made some with Robert the Bruce. GOOD STUFF

Gotta love Three Floyds! One of the best breweries in the US, right here in IN!

 

[geronimojoe85]

Gotta love Three Floyds! One of the best breweries in the US, right here in IN!

Last time I was there They had Alpha King on the engine. I almost didn't make it out of there with any money.

 

[96firephoenix]

haha if you've already been drinking, steel city reserve is ok. wouldn't recommend it sober.

I've always wanted to try a blue moon batter just for the odd spices in the beer.

 

[danielocean03]

Last time I was there They had Alpha King on the engine. I almost didn't make it out of there with any money.

Sounds like you had fun!

I've never actually been there, I've had the vast majority of their offerings since 2005-2006. I still have a '07 and '08 Dark Lord in the fridge.....

 

[geronimojoe85]

I always get screwed on getting a ticket for Dark Lord Day. My BIL on the other hand has gone for the past couple years. Everytime I'm over at their house they set up a "No Joe Zone"

 

[sepe]

I was told years ago by a head chef friend of mine that the best beer for cooking was Pabst Blue Ribbon. Neither of us would ever drink the stuff, but something about it is good for cooking. I buy a single can from local liquor store, open it up and let it sit on counter for a few hours. You want it warm and flat before you mix it into your batter. Save the good beer for drinking.

You, sir, deserve many negative reps. PBR is one of the best American Lagers ever produced.

 

[NorthsideIndy]

i tend to think ranger or fat tire makes great for batter

 

[Mike H]

I have not tried Old Speckled Hen in a batter, but it goes down the throat real good.
It is an English Ale. Good stuff.

 

[thej27]

Thanks for all the suggestions so far.

 

[Expat]

Guinness... the nutty flavor is great.

 

[Expat]

You, sir, deserve many negative reps. PBR is one of the best American Lagers ever produced.

QFT

 

[Bunnykid68]

Beer is for drinking...not for batter.

 

[Hotdoger]

Sam Adams.

Mic Ultra is you want less beer taste and you are on a diet.

 

[sepe]

Sam Adams is disgusting...all of it. I can handle those fancy brews sometimes but most just taste like puke. If you want something fancy, don't drink beer.