While hoppy chilled beers are usually enjoyed at the table with food, using the fermented beverage as an ingredient in your dishes can be a fun twist. Pour some of that pint into marinades, batters and sauces and allow its delicious notes to become a part of the dish. 

It may have been difficult earlier to find the time to experiment but the ongoing work-from-home arrangement has made many people take the opportunity to enter the kitchen to experiment with food. After a hard day’s work or a tiring week, it is certainly a well-deserved fruit of labour. The start to the festive season is definitely another reason why people can celebrate with food. 

If you don’t know how to start cooking with beer, here is a guide. Oktoberfest is considered the biggest beer festival in the world and while it may have come to an end in Munich, celebrations won’t be stopping anytime soon at city restaurants. Mid-day reached out to chefs in and around the city to share innovative food recipes featuring beer.