What's in a Bite?
In 1943, Ignacio Anaya, a waiter at a restuarant, quickly put together this famous bite with what he had available: fried tortilla chips, melted cheese, and pickled jalapeños.
Nachos
A Michelada is a spicy beer cocktail originating from this country and is made with beer, lime juice, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce
Mexico
This type of beer is experiencing a resurgence in popularity, partly due to social media influence and innovative marketing. Murphy's, a smaller competitor to Guinness, reported a 632% increase in sales in December 2024
Stouts
A dark, malty beer that originated in London in the 18th century + a popular DJ who gave us hits like Shelter and Sad Machine
Porter Robinson
Labatt Blue
A country obsessed with ice hockey
Canada
This French word is another name commonly used for appetizer and means “outside of the masterpiece"
Hors d’oeuvres
Radler – An altered version of a shandy, this comes from the same country that gave us the beer stein and traditionally mixes beer with grapefruit or lemon soda
Germany
This international brewer, located in Amsterdam, plans to reduce the alcohol content of its Sol lager from 4.2% to 3.4% to benefit from lower tax rates on beverages with reduced alcohol content
Heineken
Popular brewery in Boston (and former president) + Economist who gave us The Wealth of Nations
Sam Adams Smith
Pilsner Urquell
A country where you can this beer, Prague's finest export
Czech Republic
Originating in Italy, its name comes from the Roman dialect, deriving from the verb 'bruscare,' meaning 'to roast over coals.' This refers to the preparation of the bread used in the dish, which is traditionally grilled, creating a delightful crunch and smoky flavor.
Bruschetta
Snakebite – A British favorite made with equal parts lager and this beverage commonly sourced from apples
Cider
Founded in this Chicago suburb with a population of over 150,000 people, Go Brewing specializes in non-alcoholic beers, catering to health-conscious consumers and those affected by alcohol dependency. The brewery has rapidly expanded its distribution across 20 states and partnered with major retailers like Costco and Jewel-Osco
Naperville
Rapper who gave us The Spins + this beer originating in Milwaukee and often called the "Champagne of Beers"
Mac Miller High Life
Carlsberg
We're thinking of fighting them over Greenland
Denmark
In ancient Greece, Athenians dined on appetizers such as sea urchins, pickled cabbage, and this animal sometimes called escargot by the French.
Snails
A simple but strong drink: a beer with a shot of whiskey (either dropped in or sipped separately)
Also the mascot of Purdue University
Boilermaker
The maker of Samuel Adams jumped into the hard seltzer market with this seltzer brand in 2016, which helped them triple their stock price in two years.
Truly
Famous driver who ranks first all-time in overall NASCAR wins (not his brother Kurt) + a domestic beer from AB often called a "latte" by its fans
Kyle Busch Light
Hoegaarden
A country where they speak Flemish and eat their fries with mayo
Belgium
Toasted ravioli, colloquially known as T-ravs, is breaded deep-fried ravioli - it's commonly served as an appetizer and originates from this city located on the Mississippi River.
St. Louis
A Black and Tan is a layered drink combining stout over pale ale for a two-tone effect and refers to the uniforms of this paramilitary group from Ireland
IRA
This domestic beer was the first successful light beer, marketed as a low-calorie option without sacrificing taste. The famous slogan "Tastes Great, Less Filling" helped them dominate the light beer market for decades.
Miller Lite
Shiner Bock Choy
Victoria Bitter
Victoria refers to a state in this country, a former British prison colony
Australia