Do you love crêpes? Are you wondering which alcohol to use in your pancake batter? Candlemas is the perfect occasion to enjoy homemade crêpes, whether as a snack or dessert. If you love preparing them at home, we’ve got the best beer recommendations to enhance their flavor!

How to make perfect crêpes?

The secret to delicious crêpes lies in the batter preparation. The basic ingredients include flour, eggs, milk, and sugar, with proportions varying depending on the number of pancakes you’re making. To elevate the taste, you can add vanilla, rum, or beer, which brings a unique twist to the flavor.

Discover our easy beer pancake recipe. Once your batter is ready, pour it into a crêpe maker or a buttered frying pan. Use a long wooden spatula to flip your crêpes for an even golden-brown finish.

The best beers for flavorful crêpes

Beer in pancake batter? Yes! But which one should you use? Adding beer reduces the amount of milk needed, creating a lighter texture. Avoid overly bitter beers—a non-bitter wheat beer is ideal for enhancing the flavor. You can also choose a light lager like Spaten or Beck's Gold.

For the perfect beer crêpe, we recommend Hoegaarden, a Belgian wheat beer that is smooth, non-bitter, and delicately flavored—ideal for crêpe batter. If you prefer a spicier touch, try Leffe de Noël, which adds warm spiced notes, though it slightly reduces the batter’s lightness.

Once your fluffy crêpes are ready, serve them with chocolate or vergeoise sugar. Pair them with a sweet mousse such as Kwak Rouge or even a refreshing cider like Orchard Pig Reveller.

All these beers—along with 50+ varieties—are available in 6-liter kegs exclusively for the PerfectDraft beer tap. Explore our PerfectDraft selection and enjoy the ultimate beer and crêpe pairing!

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