Burger & Beer Pairing with Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar
With piles of bacon towering in front of you, this might be the moment when you question your life choices, but relax, this is an indulgence, this is your dream come true, this is a Bad Daddy’s Bacon Cheeseburger on Steroids. This burger features three pieces of jalapeno bacon, three pieces of applewood smoked bacon, and housemade bacon mayo with all the fixins. And there is only one place to find this monster, Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar.Bad Daddy’s specializes in chef inspired burger creations to make your mouth water. From buttermilk fried bacon, to housemade pesto, these burger artists know how to make decadent burger concoctions. But, as if that wasn’t enough, they also craft giant chopped salads, and specialty burgers like turkey, bison, black bean, and tuna.And what is the best way to wash this down? Beer. Not just any beer, local craft beer straight from the tap. Each Bad Daddy’s location selects local breweries to feature in their rotating taps to give you a great beer experience.
Burger & Beer Combos:
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[/su_column] [su_column size="2/3"]The Burger: The Bad Ass Burger is the poster child of indulgence with a 10oz beef patty, housemade American cheese, buttermilk fried bacon, and horseradish mayo. This bold burger needs a beer that can stand up to its flavor and hold its own like an IPA. The spiciness and hoppiness of an IPA can handle the boldness of the horseradish mayo.The Beers: On tap Aurora, CO: Escape to Colorado IPA: Epic Brewing Co: Denver, COABV 6.2% IBUs 55[/su_column] [/su_row]What is a better local choice than picking a beer with Colorado in the name? Epic Brewing Company is nestled in the River North downtown, so Denver is close to their heart. With Mosaic and whole leaf Apollo hops this is a bold beer that goes well with big spicy foods.On tap Ballantyne, NC: Hoppyum IPA: Foothills Brewing: Winston-Salem, NCABV 6.25% IBUs 70Simicoe™ hops add big flavor with fruity tangerine notes. This IPA is nutty with big aroma that can handle pairing with distinct flavors. Foothills has been continuing to grow their presence in North Carolina by doubling their production every year.On tap Mooresville, NC: Jalapeño Pale Ale: Birdsong Brewing Co: Charlotte, NCABV 5.5 IBUs 45The exception, a pale ale with a distinct enough flavor. The Jalapeño Pale Ale from Birdsong is kicked up with hand-cut jalapeños to give it a big taste and a crisp flavor. With local sourcing, Birdsong is a great member of the Charlotte community.
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[/su_column] [su_column size="2/3"]The Burger: Strap on your cowboy boots, The Western Burger stands out with a 100% buffalo burger, Monterey Jack cheese, fried onion straws and a BBQ sauce. This flavor profile is smoky and salty, and begging for a great malty beer. Brown Ales have a bread-like quality that pairs well with most food. They are designed for balance.The Beers: On tap Northglenn, CO: Upslope Brown Ale: Epic Brewing Co: Boulder, COABV 6.7% IBUs 45[/su_column] [/su_row]Upslope’s Brown Ale has a rich malt flavor with a hint of brown sugar and chocolate. This goes well with the sweetness of the BBQ and onion. Upslope is a Colorado company focusing on sustainable brewing processes and canning.On tap Morrisville, NC: Sweet Josie Brown Ale: Lonerider Brewing Co: Raleigh, NCABV 6.1% IBUs 30Sweet Josie Brown Ale is an American Brown Ale. With big malt and chocolate flavor this beer is complex while keeping balanced. Lonerider creates fun edgy elements to their brand with individual stories for each beer. Check out Josie’s story here.On tap Birkdale, NC: Copper Altbier: Olde Mecklenburg Brewery: Charlotte, NCABV 5.5 IBUs 45We nestled Olde Mecklenburg’s Copper in because it is a perfect beer for every burger. Amber Ales pair well with rich aromatic foods. The Copper has upfront caramels with a nice malt breadiness. Mecklenburg carefully crafts this beer in a traditional German style.
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[/su_column] [su_column size="2/3"]The Burger: The Sam I Am is a ,breakfast inspired favorite with American cheese, an over easy fried egg, rosemary ham, and fresh made pesto. The housemade pesto adds freshness while the ham adds sweetness. This pairs well with an Amber Lager with roasted malts. Ambers have a malty sweetness and a hoppiness that compliments basil.The Beers: On tap Knoxville, TN Yuengling Traditional Lager: Pottsville, PAABV 4.4% IBUs 12[/su_column] [/su_row]An American classic, Yuengling had to make the list. With a medium body and rich amber color this beer is subtle with hints of caramel malt. As the oldest operating brewing company in the United States, it is a staple of the Lager community.On tap Charlotte (Dilworth), NC: Amber Lager: Red Oak Brewery: Whitsett, NCABV 5.5 IBUs 45An old style lager, Red Oak’s Amber Lager starts from the ground up with custom kilned malts from Munich. This beer is best enjoyed locally in North Carolina since it is unfiltered and unpasteurized, a lucky find in the Charlotte area.On tap Winston Salem: Gaelic Ale: Highland Brewing Co.: Ashville, NCABV 5.6% IBUs 30A deep amber American Ale this beer has a complex hop flavor balanced out with a sweet malt. It has a universal appeal that would fit well with most burger selections. As their number one seller, the Gaelic Ale is the cornerstone of Highlands’ beer portfolio.
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[/su_column] [su_column size="2/3"]The Burger: This Turkey Burger says “Oui, Oui” with brie, Applewood smoked bacon, grilled apples, and garlic aioli. The Frenchie is a great light option to enjoy big flavor without all the calories. The crisp apple flavors pair well with bright fruit forward beers.The Beers: On tap Aurora, CO: Apricot Blonde: Dry Dock Brewing Co: Aurora, COABV 5.1% IBUs 17[/su_column] [/su_row]Blondes pair well with sweet or spicy foods. Dry Dock’s Apricot Blonde is a crisp fruity beer with bright apricot notes bringing out the flavors of the green apple. Quickly growing, Dry Dock has become a Colorado craft favorite.On tap Greenville, SC: White Zombie White Ale: Catawba Brewing Co.: Morganton, NCABV 4.7% IBUs 10Bringing out the garlic aioli this Whitbier uses unmalted wheat for a light body. Coriander and orange peel give White Zombie a fruity character. Catawba started from a homebrew kit and eventually grew its legs in North Carolina to be a notable craft brewery.On tap Raleigh, NC: Blueberry Field of Dreams: Double Barley Brewing: Smithfield, NCABV 6% IBUs 30Local blueberries give this beer a fresh taste with added orange zest. The wheat beer has refreshing flavor for a light meal. Double Barley Brewing is a North Carolina family owned brewery that keeps family culture at the heart of their brewing process.
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[/su_column] [su_column size="2/3"]History: Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar started in Charlotte, North Carolina in 2007 and has grown to South Carolina, Tennessee, and Colorado. Bad Daddy's Burger Bar is a full service, upscale, "small box" restaurant concept featuring a high energy atmosphere. With rocking music, fun patios, big TV screens, and funky art, Bad Daddy’s is a great hangout spot. We like to consider ourselves the “anti-chain chain” bringing local flavors and beers to each of our restaurants. Now based in Denver, Colorado, Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar is looking forward to expanding to more locations in the upcoming years.[/su_column] [/su_row]
