5 DWC Sauce & Wing Pairings You Need to Try

Nothing beats a Friday happy hour with wings and a good beer – nobody knows this better than Detroit Wing Company. As a Michigan-based company, DWC was committed to pairing their signatures sauces with as many locally brewed beers as possible. Michigan holds a deep history of nationally renowned brewing companies and wine, beer, and spirit trails across the state in locations like Mackinac Island, Traverse City, Frankenmuth, and Holland.

DWC understands that love of not just a good craft beer and chicken wings, but the love of supporting locally owned and operated businesses. Integrating Michigan-based brews into our pairing list was a passion project.

Whether you’re joining us for happy hour with your work crew, sitting down for dinner with your friends, or planning what drinks you’ll serve with your catering order, DWC has the perfect combo for you. Here are five DWC sauce and beer pairings that you need to try!

1. Whiskey BBQ & Founders Dirty Bastard Scotch Ale

First up is DWC Whiskey BBQ and Founders Dirty Bastard Scotch Ale. Complex in finish with hints of smoke and peat and paired with a malty richness, Founders Dirty Bastard Scotch Ale is the perfect complement to the distinct spiciness of rye whiskey combined with tradition honey BBQ flavors of DWC Whiskey Barbeque. Admittedly, this may be hard to get your hands on in some locations. Swap it out for the Founders Barrel-Aged Founders Backwoods Bastard Scotch Ale for an excellent alternate!

2. Sweet Heat & Rochester Mills Milkshake Stout

Next up is the DWC Sweet Heat and Rochester Mills Milkshake Stout. DWC Sweet Heat is a sweet and sticky sauce with a nice kick, making the Rochester Mills Milkshake Stout, a velvety smooth sweet stout with a mouthful of rich, roasted flavors, the perfect complement. The lactose brewed ale also helps to cut the spicy kick of DWC Sweet Heat. Whether you’re a heat lover and looking for a flavor complement or looking to safely try out something a little spicier than the norm for you, the Rochester Mills Milkshake Stout is sure to compliment your DWC Sweet Heat wing order.

3. Butter Cheese & Bell’s Amber Ale

The classic combo of parmesan, butter, and garlic are set off by the mild, malty tones of the classic Michigan craft brew, Bell’s Amber Ale. Parmesan cheese gives your wings a kick of fruity and nutty taste, giving the malty Bell’s Amber Ale a chance to shine alongside it. With this brew available year-round, you can’t go wrong with these classic flavors at your next visit.

4. Honey Chipotle & Short’s Soft Parade

If you feel that nothing beats a Short’s Soft Parade on a summer day, this pairing is for you. DWC Honey Chipotle, the sweet honey-based sauce with smokey chipotle pepper, complement perfectly with the berry and spicy rye notes in Short’s Soft Parade. Nearly dead center on the DWC heat scale, you’re in for the perfect level of heat to pair with the sweet, berry undertones of the Short’s Soft Parade. Take this classic sauce to the next level with the fan favorite Short’s Soft Parade.

5. Honey BBQ & Atwater Dirty Blonde Ale

Last but not least is the DWC Honey Barbeque and Atwater Dirty Blonde Ale. Made with real honey, the sweet tanginess pairs well with this downtown Detroit-brewed fan favorite, a wheat ale brewed with orange peel and coriander. Nothing quite compares to the classic pairing of a sweet BBQ sauce and ale, and this Detroit combo is no different.

DWC is a company focused on dedication of quality above all else, serving a menu completely free of preservatives and artificial flavors. We are proud to have been named “Best Wings in Michigan” by national media outlets like Buzzfeed, Esquire Magazine, Men’s Health, and MSNBC – alongside local awards from local news outlets, festivals, online polls, and reader submissions.

Each and every sauce is made entirely from scratch with only the finest ingredients. This commitment to quality makes us confident that our wing sauce can pair so perfectly with both local and nationally loved brews. Whether for yourself, your friends, or your party, our comprehensive list of beer and sauce pairings has you covered for your next DWC order.