How to Use Beer in Unexpected Ways
Beer has a variety of household uses, many of which may surprise you.
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You Will Need
- A zippered plastic bag
- A tarnished copper pot
- A shallow dish
- A pillowcase
- A popsicle maker
- Bathtub
Steps
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Step 1
Marinate meat
Marinate meat by placing it in a plastic zipper-top bag with beer. Let the meat marinate for several hours before draining and cooking.
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Beer’s acidic nature breaks down the tendons in the meat and acts as a tenderizer.
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Step 2
Add flavor to food
Add flavor to recipes by using beer as an ingredient in the sauce, base, or coating.
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Step 3
Polish copper
Polish the tarnished bottom of a pot, or any other copper object, with beer to remove stains and give a lustrous finish. Pour the beer on, let it sit for a few minutes, and then wipe it off.
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Step 4
Deal with pests
Deal with pesky snails, slugs, and bees by leaving a shallow dish filled with beer in your garden. The creatures will climb in and drown.
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Step 5
Fall asleep easier
Fall asleep easier by washing your pillowcase in beer. The hops in beer give the pillowcase a comforting nutty scent, which will help you relax and go to sleep.
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Use a beer shampoo to add shine to your hair.
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Step 6
Make beer-sicles
Make beer-sicles by freezing beer in a popsicle maker. Adults will enjoy this unusual summer treat.
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Don't drink unless you're of legal age. Drink responsibly, and never drink and drive.
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Step 7
Take a beer bath
Pour a few cans of beer into your next bath. The vitamins and yeast are very good for the skin. Take a quick shower after!
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Did you know? Hops, a primary ingredient in beer, were introduced in North America in 1629.
