. Spicy Lemon Pepper
Ethnic Palate: Southern American
Pairing: Pale Ale, Sauvignon Blanc
Historic Description: This variation of the Southern classic lemon pepper wings adds a fiery kick, popular in Atlanta and other parts of the South. Spicy lemon pepper wings are a staple in many wing restaurants and sports bars
If you like this, you may also like: Lemon Pepper, Buffalo Lemon Pepper
Pairing: Pale Ale, Sauvignon Blanc
Historic Description: This variation of the Southern classic lemon pepper wings adds a fiery kick, popular in Atlanta and other parts of the South. Spicy lemon pepper wings are a staple in many wing restaurants and sports bars
If you like this, you may also like: Lemon Pepper, Buffalo Lemon Pepper
Alabama White BBQ
Ethnic Palate: Southern American
Pairing: Pilsner, Chardonnay
Historic Description: Alabama White BBQ sauce is a vinegar-based, mayonnaise-heavy sauce that originated in Northern Alabama in the 1920s. It’s used primarily on chicken and pork, and it found its way into the wing scene in Southern-style BBQ restaurants
If you like this, you may also like: Smokey BBQ, Peppercorn Ranch
Pairing: Pilsner, Chardonnay
Historic Description: Alabama White BBQ sauce is a vinegar-based, mayonnaise-heavy sauce that originated in Northern Alabama in the 1920s. It’s used primarily on chicken and pork, and it found its way into the wing scene in Southern-style BBQ restaurants
If you like this, you may also like: Smokey BBQ, Peppercorn Ranch
Apple Cider BBQ
Ethnic Palate: American
Pairing: Amber Ale, Riesling Historic Description: Apple cider vinegar, a common ingredient in American BBQ sauces, adds a tangy balance to the sweet molasses and smoky flavors of BBQ. This variation became popular in the Northeastern U.S. and is common in BBQ joints. If you like this, you may also like: Maple Dijon, Smokey BBQ
Pairing: Amber Ale, Riesling Historic Description: Apple cider vinegar, a common ingredient in American BBQ sauces, adds a tangy balance to the sweet molasses and smoky flavors of BBQ. This variation became popular in the Northeastern U.S. and is common in BBQ joints. If you like this, you may also like: Maple Dijon, Smokey BBQ
Asian Garlic
Ethnic Palate: Pan-Asian
Pairing: Wheat Beer, Riesling
Historic Description: Asian Garlic sauce blends the pungent, rich flavors of garlic with savory soy-based ingredients commonly used in Chinese and Korean cooking. It became a hit in Asian-fusion restaurants in the U.S. and beyond
If you like this, you may also like: Korean BBQ, Sesame Garlic
Pairing: Wheat Beer, Riesling
Historic Description: Asian Garlic sauce blends the pungent, rich flavors of garlic with savory soy-based ingredients commonly used in Chinese and Korean cooking. It became a hit in Asian-fusion restaurants in the U.S. and beyond
If you like this, you may also like: Korean BBQ, Sesame Garlic
Asian Zing
Ethnic Palate: Pan-Asia
Pairing: Wheat Beer, Riesling
Historic Description: Asian Zing blends sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors often found in Asian cuisine. This sauce became popular in American wing chains that offer fusion dishes, catering to those who enjoy Asian-inspired wings
If you like this, you may also like: Thai Chili, Teriyaki
Pairing: Wheat Beer, Riesling
Historic Description: Asian Zing blends sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors often found in Asian cuisine. This sauce became popular in American wing chains that offer fusion dishes, catering to those who enjoy Asian-inspired wings
If you like this, you may also like: Thai Chili, Teriyaki
Black Pepper
Ethnic Palate: Mediterranean, American
Pairing: Pilsner, Chardonnay
Historic Description: Black pepper, one of the oldest and most widely used spices, has roots in Mediterranean and Indian cuisines. As a dry rub for wings, it offers a sharp, savory flavor that complements the crisp texture of fried wings. It’s commonly used in American wing joints and Mediterranean-style restaurants
If you like this, you may also like: Peppercorn Ranch, Cajun (Dry Rub)
Pairing: Pilsner, Chardonnay
Historic Description: Black pepper, one of the oldest and most widely used spices, has roots in Mediterranean and Indian cuisines. As a dry rub for wings, it offers a sharp, savory flavor that complements the crisp texture of fried wings. It’s commonly used in American wing joints and Mediterranean-style restaurants
If you like this, you may also like: Peppercorn Ranch, Cajun (Dry Rub)
Blackened Cajun
Ethnic Palate: Southern American, Creole
Pairing: Dark Ale, Syrah
Historic Description: Blackened seasoning comes from the Cajun and Creole traditions of Louisiana, where meats are seared with a blend of paprika, garlic, and cayenne pepper. This dry rub adds a smoky, bold flavor to wings, popular in the South
If you like this, you may also like: Cajun (Dry Rub), Spicy Lemon Pepper
Pairing: Dark Ale, Syrah
Historic Description: Blackened seasoning comes from the Cajun and Creole traditions of Louisiana, where meats are seared with a blend of paprika, garlic, and cayenne pepper. This dry rub adds a smoky, bold flavor to wings, popular in the South
If you like this, you may also like: Cajun (Dry Rub), Spicy Lemon Pepper
Blueberry BBQ
Ethnic Palate: American
Pairing: Stout, Cabernet Sauvignon
Historic Description: Blueberry BBQ is a modern twist on traditional BBQ sauce, adding fruity sweetness to smoky flavors. It became popular in the Northeastern U.S., particularly in areas known for blueberry farming, and is often seen in artisanal or craft BBQ spots
If you like this, you may also like: Raspberry Chipotle, Smokey BBQ
Pairing: Stout, Cabernet Sauvignon
Historic Description: Blueberry BBQ is a modern twist on traditional BBQ sauce, adding fruity sweetness to smoky flavors. It became popular in the Northeastern U.S., particularly in areas known for blueberry farming, and is often seen in artisanal or craft BBQ spots
If you like this, you may also like: Raspberry Chipotle, Smokey BBQ
Bourbon BBQ
Ethnic Palate: American
Pairing: Brown Ale, Bourbon
Historic Description: Bourbon BBQ sauce is a blend of traditional American barbecue sauce and Kentucky bourbon, which adds a sweet and smoky depth. It’s most popular in Southern BBQ joints and wing chains
If you like this, you may also like: Smokey BBQ, Chipotle BBQ
Pairing: Brown Ale, Bourbon
Historic Description: Bourbon BBQ sauce is a blend of traditional American barbecue sauce and Kentucky bourbon, which adds a sweet and smoky depth. It’s most popular in Southern BBQ joints and wing chains
If you like this, you may also like: Smokey BBQ, Chipotle BBQ
Brown Sugar BBQ
Ethnic Palate: American
Pairing: Amber Ale, Merlot Historic Description: A sweeter variation of classic BBQ sauce, Brown Sugar BBQ incorporates molasses or brown sugar for a rich, caramelized sweetness. It’s popular in Southern BBQ restaurants and wing spots across the U.S
If you like this, you may also like: Honey BBQ, Smokey BBQ
Pairing: Amber Ale, Merlot Historic Description: A sweeter variation of classic BBQ sauce, Brown Sugar BBQ incorporates molasses or brown sugar for a rich, caramelized sweetness. It’s popular in Southern BBQ restaurants and wing spots across the U.S
If you like this, you may also like: Honey BBQ, Smokey BBQ
Buffalo Bacon Ranch
Ethnic Palate: American
Pairing: Amber Ale, Chardonnay
Historic Description: Combining three American favorites—Buffalo sauce, bacon, and ranch dressing—this sauce emerged as a go-to in U.S. wing restaurants. The addition of smoky bacon adds a savory depth to the classic Buffalo flavor
If you like this, you may also like: Buffalo Garlic, Ranch Dry Rub
Pairing: Amber Ale, Chardonnay
Historic Description: Combining three American favorites—Buffalo sauce, bacon, and ranch dressing—this sauce emerged as a go-to in U.S. wing restaurants. The addition of smoky bacon adds a savory depth to the classic Buffalo flavor
If you like this, you may also like: Buffalo Garlic, Ranch Dry Rub
Buffalo Blue Cheese
Ethnic Palate: American
Pairing: IPA, Chardonnay
Historic Description: Buffalo wings are often served with blue cheese dressing as a dip, but Buffalo Blue Cheese wings combine the two into one sauce. This sauce became a hit in American sports bars and wing joints
If you like this, you may also like: Buffalo Hot, Buffalo Garlic
Pairing: IPA, Chardonnay
Historic Description: Buffalo wings are often served with blue cheese dressing as a dip, but Buffalo Blue Cheese wings combine the two into one sauce. This sauce became a hit in American sports bars and wing joints
If you like this, you may also like: Buffalo Hot, Buffalo Garlic