Beer Recommendations for Fajita Marinade

[ProfMagoo(ret)]

Searching found a number of 'fajita' references, but I didn't notice any threads specific to beers used for marinades.

So ... recommendations? I'm thinking of a dark or brown ale.

Disclaimer: in case the beer recommendation might depend on the intended 'heat,' Mrs. Magoo and I neither of us care for much in the way of hot peppers: so this would be fairly benign for most palates in terms of seasoning - just the basics with lime/pineapple juice, worcestershire sauce, sweet onions, olive oil etc.

 

[NCFubar]

While using good beer is a slight form of alcohol abuse Shiner Bock does well for marinades and other cooking type recipes. The darker beers tend to add more flavor.

 

[CZfool68]

I’ve never used beer in a fajita marinade. I usually just buy a bottle of Mojo from Badia or Goya. Last fajitas I made I marinated in a jerk paste overnight first then grilled. If you like some heat they were awesome. Used chicken thighs instead of breasts too. Thighs are mucho better in fajitas IMO.

 

[Infamous1]

I have used Guinness with good results.

 

[Miss Lily]

Beer?!! I always use tequila and lime juice in fajita marinades.

 

[ProfMagoo(ret)]

I’ve never used beer in a fajita marinade. I usually just buy a bottle of Mojo from Badia or Goya. Last fajitas I made I marinated in a jerk paste overnight first then grilled. If you like some heat they were awesome. Used chicken thighs instead of breasts too. Thighs are mucho better in fajitas IMO.

I was planning on using (very thinly cut) sirloin for beef fajitas (but your comment on thigh meat for chicken makes good sense). As noted in the OP, we are both of us rather pepper shy: as in my palate could serve as a single molecule detector for capsinoids.

 

[Miss Lily]

I use inside skirt steak, thinly sliced or chicken thighs. The marinade is tequila, lime juice, salt, grated garlic, olive oil, freshly ground/toasted cumin and freshly ground coriander (marinate at least 4 hours but no more than 8 hours).

This is tossed onto a very hot griddle with sliced onions and sliced poblano (not hot) peppers. Guests have a variety of sauces (some fresh, some bottled), sour cream, grated cheeses and quacamole to create their preferred heat level.

 

[ProfMagoo(ret)]

Well, decided to try out: https://loneriderbeer.com/beer/sweet-josie/

Sweet Josie --- Ale for Outlaws.

I mean, couldn't pass on this: Outlaw Josie Ales approves.

Will make these tomorrow, so will report, but I've never done fajitas at home before so really no means to compare. The beer tastes pretty good on its own, though.

 

[Infamous1]

Sweet Josie should work fine! Never used it as marinade but drank a few sixxers!!

 

[ProfMagoo(ret)]

Sweet Josie should work fine! Never used it as marinade but drank a few sixxers!!

So here I am at 1100 with half a pint left over --- oh, what to do with it?!