Camden IPA and Smash Burger: a winning culinary duo

Following the success of the iconic Camden Hells Lager and Camden Pale Ale, British craft brewery Camden Town Brewery is back with an innovative new IPA recipe. Discover the exclusive Camden IPA beer keg, now available for PerfectDraft.

Discover the new Camden IPA PerfectDraft keg

Camden IPA PerfectDraft beer keg

Camden Town Brewery is best known for its bottom-fermented beers, particularly lagers. With Camden IPA, the brewery brings its signature expertise to a bold new creation inspired by the West Coast IPA style.

With an alcohol content of 5.8%, Camden IPA is a must-try for hop lovers seeking a beer with a strong and distinctive character.

Brewed with Simcoe hops, Camden IPA delivers vibrant aromas of citrus and tropical fruits. The combination of Pale, Cara, and Pilsner malts provides a smooth, light body, while California Ale yeast gives the beer its unmistakable West Coast personality.

Camden IPA: a bold and bitter tasting experience

From the first sip, the hops take center stage, hitting the palate with a firm and assertive bitterness. This intensity is balanced by bright notes of citrus and exotic fruits. A subtle malt sweetness rounds out the profile, creating perfect harmony. The finish is refreshingly bitter and long-lasting, offering a true West Coast IPA experience.

Pair Camden IPA with a smash Burger

Camden IPA is best enjoyed well chilled, ideally at 5°C. Its pronounced hop bitterness makes it an excellent pairing for spicy dishes and burgers. For the ultimate match, we recommend enjoying it with a classic smash burger.

Originally from the United States, smash burgers are a major street food trend. The concept is simple: a beef patty is smashed onto a very hot griddle (between 250 and 300°C), creating irresistibly crispy edges. The grilled, salty flavors of the burger perfectly balance the bitterness of Camden IPA.

Smash Burger recipe

Smash burger recipe

Ingredients

For the buns

  • 70 g flour
  • 200 ml milk
  • 15 g mashed potatoes
  • 15 g softened butter
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baker’s yeast
  • Salt and pepper

For the filling

  • 250 g minced beef
  • Gherkin pickles
  • ½ white onion
  • 4 slices cheddar cheese
  • Ketchup and mustard

Instructions

  • Prepare the buns

Preheat the oven to 180°C.
In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar, yeast, salt, and pepper. Add the mashed potatoes.
Separate the egg, add the yolk to the mixture, and reserve the white.
Add the water, milk, and softened butter, then knead until smooth.
Form into a ball, cover, and leave to rise for a few hours.
Knead again, divide into two balls, brush with egg white, and bake at 180°C for 20 minutes.

  • Prepare the filling

Form two beef balls.
Place them in a hot frying pan one at a time and smash them flat using the back of a saucepan.
Flip only when the edges become crispy and golden.
Season, add the cheddar immediately, and let it melt. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Dip the buns in the meat juices. Finely chop the onion and fry it in the pan.
Assemble the smash burger with the beef, melted cheese, onions, gherkin pickles, and sauces.

Your smash burger is ready! Enjoy this classic American burger with a perfectly poured pint of Camden IPA.

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