Beer-Flavored Pizza, and Other Chicago Food Combinations

From the pizza puff to the brownie, there’s no arguing Chicagoans are innovative in the kitchen. But some of these new combos being cooked up are, uh, a little weird, right?

Here are a few of the latest inventions popping up in Chicagoland:

⚾ Wrigley’s Beer-Flavored Pizza

If you’re at Wrigley on game day, you might be holding a slice of pizza in one hand and a beer in the other. So for any of you who have ever wondered how you can free up one hand to catch a foul ball, this invention is for you. The eight-inch “Beer Pizza” with non-alcoholic sausage and a wheat ale flavor will be sold at the stadium for the rest of the season.

🍺 Caramel Popcorn Beer

Revolution Brewing is selling an ale made with more than 450 pounds of Garrett Popcorn. Expect a rye malt with notes of crème brûlée and kosher salt. These 7% ABV brews are a limited release.

🍕 Giardiniera and Italian Beef Pizza

A few restos in town are cooking up pies with Italian beef and giardiniera, the Italian relish of pickled vegetables in vinegar and oil. If tangy and drippy pizza sounds appetizing, Manny’s Deli, Pleasant House Pub, and Pompei have got you covered.

So, what's the weirdest Chicago food combo you can imagine? City Cast Chicago lead producer Simone Alicea says a hot dog milkshake sounds particularly bad. Email us!