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.

February 25, 2021

By: Morgan Faulkner and Abigail Barnes

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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.

See More: 5 St. Patrick's Day Cocktails With an Unexpected Twist

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

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15 Ways to Use Stout for St. Patrick's Day

Related To:

Stout Brownies

Irish Nacho Dip

Chocolate Stout Pudding

Black Russian Float

Chocolate Stout Cake Pops

Stout Braised Short Ribs

Irish Mexican Coffee

Stout + Cider

Stout Bottle Tags

Black + Berry Beer

Dark Chocolate Stout Mini Pie

Stout Pancakes

Bloody Rosemary

Salted Stout Caramel Popcorn

Corned Beef With Roasted Vegetables

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