Soy Garlic
Ethnic Palate: Pan-Asian
Pairing: Wheat Beer, Riesling
Historic Description: Soy Garlic sauce is a staple in Korean and Chinese cuisines, combining the savory depth of soy sauce with the pungent flavor of garlic. It’s a favorite in Korean fried chicken spots and Asian-fusion restaurants worldwide
If you like this, you may also like: Sesame Garlic, Teriyaki
Pairing: Wheat Beer, Riesling
Historic Description: Soy Garlic sauce is a staple in Korean and Chinese cuisines, combining the savory depth of soy sauce with the pungent flavor of garlic. It’s a favorite in Korean fried chicken spots and Asian-fusion restaurants worldwide
If you like this, you may also like: Sesame Garlic, Teriyaki
Spicy BBQ
Ethnic Palate: American
Pairing: Porter, Shiraz
Historic Description: Barbecue sauce has deep roots in the American South, particularly in states like Texas and Kansas. Spicy BBQ was born from adding extra chili peppers and spices to traditional BBQ sauce. It's common in American BBQ restaurants and wing joints
If you like this, you may also like: Chipotle BBQ, Smokey BBQ
Pairing: Porter, Shiraz
Historic Description: Barbecue sauce has deep roots in the American South, particularly in states like Texas and Kansas. Spicy BBQ was born from adding extra chili peppers and spices to traditional BBQ sauce. It's common in American BBQ restaurants and wing joints
If you like this, you may also like: Chipotle BBQ, Smokey BBQ
Spicy Garlic Parmesan
Ethnic Palate: Italian, American
Pairing: Amber Ale, Chardonnay
Historic Description: A bolder, spicier version of the popular Garlic Parmesan sauce, this variation adds a dash of chili or pepper for extra heat. It is commonly found in U.S. wing restaurants and Italian-American eateries
If you like this, you may also like: Garlic Parmesan, Buffalo Garlic
Pairing: Amber Ale, Chardonnay
Historic Description: A bolder, spicier version of the popular Garlic Parmesan sauce, this variation adds a dash of chili or pepper for extra heat. It is commonly found in U.S. wing restaurants and Italian-American eateries
If you like this, you may also like: Garlic Parmesan, Buffalo Garlic
Spicy Honey BBQ
Ethnic Palate: American
Pairing: Porter, Zinfandel
Historic Description: This sauce is a fiery twist on the classic Honey BBQ sauce, adding extra heat from chili peppers. It became popular in American wing restaurants where BBQ lovers wanted an extra kick with their sweet and smoky wings
If you like this, you may also like: Hot Honey, Honey Chipotle
Pairing: Porter, Zinfandel
Historic Description: This sauce is a fiery twist on the classic Honey BBQ sauce, adding extra heat from chili peppers. It became popular in American wing restaurants where BBQ lovers wanted an extra kick with their sweet and smoky wings
If you like this, you may also like: Hot Honey, Honey Chipotle
Spicy Honey Mustard
Ethnic Palate: American, European
Pairing: Pale Ale, Pinot Grigio
Historic Description: Honey mustard has roots in European cooking, while the spicy version adds chili heat to the classic sweet-tangy balance. This sauce gained popularity in American wing restaurants as a fiery alternative to the traditional honey mustard
If you like this, you may also like: Hot Honey, Honey Chipotle
Pairing: Pale Ale, Pinot Grigio
Historic Description: Honey mustard has roots in European cooking, while the spicy version adds chili heat to the classic sweet-tangy balance. This sauce gained popularity in American wing restaurants as a fiery alternative to the traditional honey mustard
If you like this, you may also like: Hot Honey, Honey Chipotle
Spicy Maple Bacon
Ethnic Palate: American, Canadian
Pairing: Brown Ale, Whiskey
Historic Description: A sweet-spicy combination of Canadian maple syrup and crispy bacon, with the addition of chili for heat. This sauce is a favorite in Canadian-American restaurants and wing joints offering comfort food with a kick
If you like this, you may also like: Maple Bacon, Hot Honey
Pairing: Brown Ale, Whiskey
Historic Description: A sweet-spicy combination of Canadian maple syrup and crispy bacon, with the addition of chili for heat. This sauce is a favorite in Canadian-American restaurants and wing joints offering comfort food with a kick
If you like this, you may also like: Maple Bacon, Hot Honey
Spicy Teriyaki
Ethnic Palate: Japanese, Pan-Asian
Pairing: Lager, Riesling
Historic Description: A spicy take on the traditional Japanese teriyaki sauce, which dates back to the 1600s, this variant adds chili heat to the sweet soy-based sauce. It’s popular in fusion restaurants and Asian-inspired wing spots
If you like this, you may also like: Teriyaki, Korean BBQ
Pairing: Lager, Riesling
Historic Description: A spicy take on the traditional Japanese teriyaki sauce, which dates back to the 1600s, this variant adds chili heat to the sweet soy-based sauce. It’s popular in fusion restaurants and Asian-inspired wing spots
If you like this, you may also like: Teriyaki, Korean BBQ
Sriracha
Ethnic Palate: Thai, Vietnamese
Pairing: Pale Ale, Sauvignon Blanc
Historic Description: Sriracha, a hot chili sauce originally from Thailand, became wildly popular in the U.S. after it was popularized by Huy Fong Foods in California. It’s now a staple in Asian-fusion dishes and a trendy wing flavor across the U.S.
If you like this, you may also like: Buffalo Sriracha, Garlic Sriracha
Pairing: Pale Ale, Sauvignon Blanc
Historic Description: Sriracha, a hot chili sauce originally from Thailand, became wildly popular in the U.S. after it was popularized by Huy Fong Foods in California. It’s now a staple in Asian-fusion dishes and a trendy wing flavor across the U.S.
If you like this, you may also like: Buffalo Sriracha, Garlic Sriracha
Sweet Chili
Ethnic Palate: Southeast Asian, Thai
Pairing: Belgian Ale, Riesling
Historic Description: Sweet chili sauce originates from Thailand, where it's often used as a dipping sauce for spring rolls and fried dishes. In recent decades, it has gained global popularity, particularly in the U.S. as a wing sauce
If you like this, you may also like: Thai Chili, Mango Habanero
Pairing: Belgian Ale, Riesling
Historic Description: Sweet chili sauce originates from Thailand, where it's often used as a dipping sauce for spring rolls and fried dishes. In recent decades, it has gained global popularity, particularly in the U.S. as a wing sauce
If you like this, you may also like: Thai Chili, Mango Habanero
Sweet Heat
Ethnic Palate: American
Pairing: IPA, Rosé
Historic Description: This sauce offers a balance of sweet and spicy flavors, which has become increasingly popular in Southern U.S. cuisine. The combination of sugar or honey with heat from chili peppers creates a versatile sauce for wings and fried chicken, commonly found in Southern-style restaurants
If you like this, you may also like: Hot Honey, Spicy Honey BBQ
Pairing: IPA, Rosé
Historic Description: This sauce offers a balance of sweet and spicy flavors, which has become increasingly popular in Southern U.S. cuisine. The combination of sugar or honey with heat from chili peppers creates a versatile sauce for wings and fried chicken, commonly found in Southern-style restaurants
If you like this, you may also like: Hot Honey, Spicy Honey BBQ
Szechuan
Ethnic Palate: Chinese, Pan-Asian
Pairing: Wheat Beer, Riesling
Historic Description: Szechuan sauce originates from the Sichuan province of China, known for its use of Sichuan peppercorns that create a unique numbing-spicy sensation. This sauce has become popular in fusion and Asian-inspired wing restaurants
If you like this, you may also like: Gochujang, Asian Garlic
Pairing: Wheat Beer, Riesling
Historic Description: Szechuan sauce originates from the Sichuan province of China, known for its use of Sichuan peppercorns that create a unique numbing-spicy sensation. This sauce has become popular in fusion and Asian-inspired wing restaurants
If you like this, you may also like: Gochujang, Asian Garlic
Teriyaki
Ethnic Palate: Japanese, Pan-Asian
Pairing: Wheat Beer, Pinot Grigio
Historic Description: Teriyaki is a traditional Japanese sauce made from soy sauce, mirin, and sugar, dating back to the 17th century. When it made its way to the U.S., it became a popular wing flavor, especially in fusion and Pan-Asian restaurant
If you like this, you may also like: Korean BBQ, Pineapple Teriyaki
Pairing: Wheat Beer, Pinot Grigio
Historic Description: Teriyaki is a traditional Japanese sauce made from soy sauce, mirin, and sugar, dating back to the 17th century. When it made its way to the U.S., it became a popular wing flavor, especially in fusion and Pan-Asian restaurant
If you like this, you may also like: Korean BBQ, Pineapple Teriyaki