Don’t tip away that stale beer! | Waste Not

Stale beer adds oomph to stocks and cakes, while any lingering bubbles help make a beautiful batterIf I have a beer in hand, pouring some into my food is a habitual process. Similarly, a touch of old or stale beer will transform a slow-braised dish, stew or hotpot, adding notes of bitter caramel, yeastiness and a distinguished, hoppy flavour.Store any beer leftovers in the fridge and add them to your food at the same time as any other liquids – just a glug will do for most things – l