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The Quick And Easy Fix To A Dish Made Too Bitter By Beer By Rolland Judd Dec. 6, 2025 2:20 pm EST

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Incorporating a splash of beer into Indian dishes or stew adds a depth of flavor that can be otherwise difficult to achieve. Yet, beer can be a fickle beast when used in cooking. One common problem is that it can bestow unwelcome bitter notes. However, when The Takeout spoke with beer expert Karen Malzone, co-owner of Odd Bird Brewing in Stockton, New Jersey, she indicated all is not lost if your favorite beer imparts an unexpected astringent taste to your dinner.

It may seem intuitive to reach for something sweet to balance a bitter flavor in food, but Malzone suggested a different fix for better results. "

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