15 Ways to Use Stout for St. Patrick's Day
Take this rich and bold beer beyond the bottle, and use it in these unexpected recipes and more.

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Stout Brownies
Give brownies a delicious, boozy twist with a splash (or two!) of your favorite stout.
Get the Recipe: Turn Your Favorite Beers Into a Boozy Sweet Treat
Irish Nacho Dip
This hearty nacho dip is delicious without stout, but even better with. Serve it with potato chips, French fries or tater tots.
Get the Recipe: Irish Nacho Dip Recipe
Chocolate Stout Pudding
St. Patrick's Day is perfect for combining dry stouts, like Irish favorite Guinness, with dessert. This stout-infused chocolate pudding and topping is an ideal treat for the holiday.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Stout Pudding Recipe
Black Russian Float
This decadent dessert float brings together all that is good about coffee, cocktails and ice cream, including coffee stout beer.
Get the Recipe: This Ice Cream Float is Part Iced Coffee, Part White Russian and All Delicious
Chocolate Stout Cake Pops
Beer and cake: a winning combination. A hardy stout beer is the secret ingredient in these festive, chocolate cake pops.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Stout Cake Pop Recipe
Stout Braised Short Ribs
Braising short ribs in stout beer offers an exceptional, mouthwatering taste that makes the perfect meal for St. Patrick's Day.
Get the Recipe: Stout-Braised Short Ribs Recipe
Irish Mexican Coffee
Whiskey whipped cream really gives this Irish Mexican coffee — flavored with stout — a distinct flavor. Sprinkle cinnamon on top for extra flavor.
Get the Recipe: Irish Mexican Coffee With Whiskey Whipped Cream
Stout + Cider
If you typically reach for a pint of stout on St. Paddy's Day, this cocktail might be right up your alley, as it takes plain stout up a notch with the addition of hard cider. Simply fill a glass halfway with oatmeal stout, then top with hard cider.
Stout Bottle Tags
Empty stout bottles? Dress them up with printable shamrocks and tags. To make this, spray your bottle with gold paint until completely covered. Let dry, and tightly wrap ribbon or twine until the bottle is mostly covered, securing the ends in the back with glue or tape. Print our free shamrocks and tags, and glue the shamrocks to the front of the bottle. Hole punch the tags and place them around the neck of the bottle using ribbon. Write fortunes or other fun messages on the back of the tags.
Black + Berry Beer
This warm-weather twist on a black-and-tan combines chocolate stout with fruity raspberry lambic for a delicious sip.
Get the Recipe + More Ideas: 11 3-Ingredient Cocktails Perfect for Day Drinking
Dark Chocolate Stout Mini Pie
Impress on St. Paddy's Day with these miniature dark chocolate stout pies. The mini crusts are baked in a cupcake pan for the perfect bite.
Get the Recipe: Dark Chocolate Stout Mini Pie Recipe
Stout Pancakes
Serve these stout pancakes for breakfast this St. Patrick's Day. The bacon topping provides the perfect sweet and salty bite.
Get the Recipe: Irish Stout Pancake Recipe
Bloody Rosemary
Put a twist on the classic Bloody Mary cocktail by adding Irish whiskey and stout. Place a skewer of garnishes like turkey, olives and grilled potatoes, then finish off with a sprig of rosemary.
Get the Recipe: Bloody Rosemary Cocktail Recipe
Salted Stout Caramel Popcorn
Serve a snack alongside beer and cocktails, such as this stout caramel popcorn. The distinct stout flavor will have you coming back for more.
Get the Recipe: Salted Stout Caramel Popcorn Recipe
Corned Beef With Roasted Vegetables
An Irish meal isn't complete without corned beef. This version includes a stout broth and colorful vegetables.
Get the Recipe: Stout Corned Beef With Roasted Vegetables