Sweet Heat

Ethnic Palate: American
Pairing: Pale Ale, Riesling
Historic Description: Originating in Buffalo, New York, in the 1960s, Buffalo sauce became a staple of American wings. It was first created at the Anchor Bar when the owner fried leftover chicken wings and tossed them in a mixture of butter and hot sauce. Buffalo Mild is a toned-down version of the classic hot sauce, mostly found in American sports bars and wing joints.
If you like this, you may also like: Honey BBQ, Buffalo Ranch.

Ethnic Palate: Italian, American
Pairing: Pilsner, Sauvignon Blanc
Historic Description: This sauce combines Italian culinary staples—garlic and Parmesan cheese. It originated in American-Italian kitchens and became popular in chain restaurants that serve wings. It’s most commonly found in Italian-American eateries and wing places in the U.S.
If you like this, you may also like: Garlic Butter, Truffle Parmesan

Ethnic Palate: American, Southern
Pairing: IPA, Rosé
Historic Description: Hot honey is a Southern American invention, blending sweet honey with a spicy kick from chili peppers. It’s popular in Nashville hot chicken dishes and has made its way to wings, particularly in Southern wing spots
If you like this, you may also like: Spicy Honey Mustard, Mango Habanero

Ethnic Palate: American
Pairing: Pilsner, Chardonnay
Historic Description: Ranch dressing was invented in California in the 1950s by a ranch owner, and it quickly became one of America’s favorite condiments. The dry rub version is commonly used in American wing restaurants
If you like this, you may also like: Buffalo Ranch, Peppercorn Ranch