Happy National Greasy Food Day, friends!!! Yes, there is a whole day dedicated to greasy food. Are we surprised? Not at all. Are we going to celebrate? YES. Listen, we’re all about balance here at OYB (have you seen our new Health & Wellness program!?) Get those steps in, take those vitamins, drink those smoothies but also… eat those fries!
Since our Campfire Kitchen Menu doesn’t quite fit the “greasy food” bill, we’re choosing to treat this day like it’s #GoAheadAndOrderTheOnionRingsDay or #ItsOkayToGetThreeKindsOfWingsDay or #LetsGetAllTheFriesDay. Basically the best kind of day. Here’s our Campfire Kitchen recommendations to celebrate National Greasy Food Day, aka #NoJudgementDay:
Onion Rings - Moon Dance Mango Wheat
Onion Rings - a staple at fast food chains across the country and your very own Old Yale Campfire Kitchen. Our crispy and salty Onion Rings are served with our hand-crafted tangy BBQ ranch dip * drool *. Our smooth and vibrant Moon Dance Mango Wheat cuts through the oiliness of the onion rings and the mango flavours compliment them beautifully.
Deep Fried Pickles - Knotty Blonde Ale
It’s been proven that basically anything tastes better deep fried, and pickles are no exception. Sweet and sour pickles with a crispy and salty coating served with our house-made ranch dip - YUM. We recommend pairing this decadent dish with our crisp, clean and straightforward Knotty Blonde Ale. Sooooo good.
Fried Chicken Sandwich - Off Trail Pale Ale
Our Fried Chicken Sandwich is seriously WORLD FAMOUS. Okay, maybe more like Chilliwack-famous but, still its a pretty big deal. We take Buttermilk or Nashville fried chicken add pickled onions and poppyseed honey dijon slaw and put it on a potato bun. If you need to stop reading this blog post RIGHT NOW and run to grab one of these, we don’t blame you at all. Pair this sandwich with our perfectly balanced and refreshing Off Trail Pale, it won’t overpower the chicken but it has enough flavour to compliment it.
Happy Camper Burger - Mango Hibiscus Hazy IPA
You can’t go wrong with a juicy burger! You especially can’t go wrong with our Happy Camper Burger. Beef, lettuce, red onion, pickles, cheese, Old Yale trailer sauce and bacon jam (yes, bacon jam), on a potato bun. Is there anything better than a potato bun? We think not. Pair it with our velvety smooth and tropically hoppy Mango Hibiscus Hazy IPA, it’s assertive bitterness is a beautiful contrast to this juicy burg’!
Fries - Sasquatch Stout
Some days you tell your friends ‘help yourself to my fries’, this is not that day, friends. Eat alllll those fries. Have you ever tried dipping a french fry into a Wendy’s Frosty? If you haven’t you are seriously missing out (trust us!!!) This is our version: pair our crispy fries with our smooth Sasquatch Stout with notes of chocolate, espresso and dark roasted malts, to make for a salty sweet experience you don’t want to miss.
Yam-fire Fries - West Coast IPA
Some days are regular fry days and some days are yam fry days. You really can’t go wrong with either. We serve our crispy yam fries with house-made valentina creme and they taste MAGICAL paired with a pint of our West Coast IPA. The intense hops are a delicious contrast to our sweet and salty Yam-fire Fries.
Duck Fat Fries - Cranberry Mandarin Orange Witbier
Okay so there’s fries and there’s yam fries and then there’s Duck Fat Fries… these are seriously a whole new level of deliciousness. Hand cut wedges confit in herbs, duck fat and grana padano, served with tarragon aioli. Pair it with our Crandberry Mandarin Orange Witbier, brewed with Coriander, Orange Peel and a Belgian Yeast, this brew cuts through the fat of our Duck Fat Fries and the fruity flavours compliment it beautifully.
CHWK Chicken Wings - Head Shaker Honey Lager
We have all the wings your heart could desire: Korean Hot, Bourbon BBQ, HImalayan Salt & Pepper, Roasted Honey Garlic or Jamaican Jerk. Like we said, today is #ItsOkayToGetThreeKindsOfWingsDay soooo go for it!!! Our Head Shaker Honey Lager tastes great with any of these flavours, It allows the flavours to shine while cutting through the richness of the wings to make for a refreshing experience.
Ol’ Smokie - West Coast IPA
Our Ol’ Smokie will transport you to days spent eating smokies around the fire! Pork Sausage, dill pickles, tomato, pepperoncini and white onions with yellow mustard. A classic! Our bold and hoppy West Coast IPA is the perfect match for our Ol’ Smokie, it’s bitterness will cut through the richness of the smokie and enhance it’s delicious toppings!
Okay, if you haven’t already shut your laptop and run to our Tasting Room to try something off of our Campfire Kitchen menu, It’s also a great day to pick up a 6-pack of Old Yale beer and treat yourself to your favourite greasy food elsewhere! If you’ve got a hankering for a classic fast food meal or a slice of ‘za, remember it’s #NoJudgmentDay so really go for it! Here’s our recommendations:
Mini Donuts - Himalayan Salted Caramel Porter
That quintessential greasy fair food. Little buttery, tender, donuts tossed in sugar and cinnamon… DELICIOUS. Paired with our Himalayan Salted Caramel Porter… SUPER DELICIOUS. Our Porter is brewed with Himalayan salt, lactose and vanilla which adds a sweet caramel finish and a lingering saltiness on the palate, making it the PERFECT compliment to mini donuts. We have a feeling if you got a bowl of ice cream, added some mini donuts and poured over a little Himalayan Salted Caramel Porter it would be REEEAL good.
Fish & Chips - Knotty Blonde Ale
Did you know we have a recipe for Knotty Blonde Ale Beer Battered Cod!? There’s no denying that beer-battered fish is a thing of culinary beauty. We paired up our Knotty Blonde Ale with fresh cod to bring you a recipe so good, it’ll transport your taste buds all the way across the pond. Check it out!
Fast Food - Off Trail Pale Ale
Whether you’re grabbing a Big Mac, Chicken Nuggets, a Teen Burger or your favourite Fried Chicken, our Off Trail Pale is the perfect match! This perfectly balanced and refreshing brew combined with your favourite greasy dish will make for a refreshing and delicious experience!
Pizza - Off Trail Pale Ale
Beer and a slice of greasy ‘za. just. the. best. Off Trail Pale Ale is also a perfect match for Pizza! It’s made with a generous heaping of Cascade and Amarillo hops which are carefully balanced with malted barley making for a perfectly balanced brew. It’ll cut through the salty and rich cheese while bringing out the flavours of your favourite toppings. Yum!!
Who’s hungry??? Happy National Greasy Food Day aka #NoJudgementDay friends!!! Let us know how you’re celebrating by tagging us in your Greasy Food Day photos @oldyalebrewing!