Texas Pete’s Hot Sauce
Ethnic Palate: American, Southern
Pairing: Pale Ale, Zinfandel
Historic Description: Texas Pete’s is a brand of hot sauce originating in North Carolina in the 1920s. Despite its name, it’s not from Texas but is inspired by the bold, spicy flavors of the Southern U.S. Texas Pete’s became a popular wing sauce in American diners and Southern restaurants
If you like this, you may also like: Buffalo Hot, Nashville Hot
Pairing: Pale Ale, Zinfandel
Historic Description: Texas Pete’s is a brand of hot sauce originating in North Carolina in the 1920s. Despite its name, it’s not from Texas but is inspired by the bold, spicy flavors of the Southern U.S. Texas Pete’s became a popular wing sauce in American diners and Southern restaurants
If you like this, you may also like: Buffalo Hot, Nashville Hot
Thai Chili
Ethnic Palate: Thai, Southeast Asian
Pairing: Belgian Ale, Gewürztraminer
Historic Description: Thai sweet chili sauce is a staple in Thai cuisine, often used as a dip for spring rolls or grilled meats. It became a popular wing sauce in Asian-fusion restaurants across the U.S., known for its perfect balance of sweet and spicy
If you like this, you may also like: Sweet Chili, Mango Habanero
Pairing: Belgian Ale, Gewürztraminer
Historic Description: Thai sweet chili sauce is a staple in Thai cuisine, often used as a dip for spring rolls or grilled meats. It became a popular wing sauce in Asian-fusion restaurants across the U.S., known for its perfect balance of sweet and spicy
If you like this, you may also like: Sweet Chili, Mango Habanero
Truffle Parmesan
Ethnic Palate: European, Italian
Pairing: Pilsner, Chardonnay
Historic Description: Truffle oil, a luxurious ingredient in European fine dining, is combined with Parmesan cheese to create a rich, umami-packed wing sauce. This sauce is a hit in upscale wing restaurants and Italian-inspired eateries
If you like this, you may also like: Garlic Parmesan, Roasted Garlic
Pairing: Pilsner, Chardonnay
Historic Description: Truffle oil, a luxurious ingredient in European fine dining, is combined with Parmesan cheese to create a rich, umami-packed wing sauce. This sauce is a hit in upscale wing restaurants and Italian-inspired eateries
If you like this, you may also like: Garlic Parmesan, Roasted Garlic
Wasabi
Ethnic Palate: Japanese
Pairing: Wheat Beer, Riesling
Historic Description: Wasabi, often called “Japanese horseradish,” has been a key component of Japanese cuisine for centuries. It’s usually served with sushi, but in the U.S., it’s used to add a sharp, pungent heat to wing sauces in fusion restaurants
If you like this, you may also like: Soy Garlic, Spicy Teriyaki
Pairing: Wheat Beer, Riesling
Historic Description: Wasabi, often called “Japanese horseradish,” has been a key component of Japanese cuisine for centuries. It’s usually served with sushi, but in the U.S., it’s used to add a sharp, pungent heat to wing sauces in fusion restaurants
If you like this, you may also like: Soy Garlic, Spicy Teriyaki