Beer and chicken are easily the classic one-two punch from a pairing standpoint. 

Think of saucy wings at the pub, smoky barbecue style on a backyard session, and of course, good ol’ fried chicken with your beer of choice. It seems that anywhere you turn in Manila, your tastebuds can find a place to groove because these two can dance along really well. 

With no disrespect to what you’ve tried and tasted, we’ve paired up a more exciting beer-and-chicken combo that’s so enjoyable you might as well call it an all-day super grub: Engkanto Live It Up Lager and Shake Shack’s Dark Meat Hot Chicken. 

Juicy, spicy, and crispy to the last bite, Dark Meat Hot Chicken is a specially crafted sandwich made from all-natural, cage-free chicken. The dark meat thigh is slow cooked in a creamy buttermilk marinade then dusted with a hot pepper blend. Topping it off is the Louisiana hot sauce slaw and kosher dill pickles, all served in a delicious, pillowy potato bun. Shake Shack Dark Meat Hot Chicken

So what makes the Dark Meat Hot Chicken a fantastic food pair with the award-winning Live It Up Lager? 

Live It Up’s refreshing, thirst-quenching character balances the warming feel of the spices in the Dark Meat Hot Chicken. The beer’s light tropical profile of citrus, passionfruit, and melon also complements the slaw, which is similar to a light salad. In each bite of the sandwich, a good sip of the beer follows a pleasing sensation that hits just right, and you’ll want to have more. 

 Shake Shack drew inspiration from its Hot Chicken sandwich, a fan-favorite in the US, to develop a new offering for its Asian followers. The result is Dark Meat Hot Chicken, which marks the debut of its first-ever, dark-meat item in the Philippines. It aims to inspire diners in Manila to discover new and exciting flavors of its sandwiches. 

While Shake Shack’s new sandwich is coming off hot from the kitchen, Engkanto’s partnership with the iconic restaurant from New York City continues to grow, as Engkanto beers have been served at its restaurants for years. We strive as a local brewery to keep collaborating with like-minded brands such as Shake Shack that never ceases to push their level of excellence. 

 
photo from Shake Shack instagram

Amplifying the casual dining pleasure is Shack Sounds, a live music series from Shake Shack that celebrates local artists and musicians that include Banna Harbera, Ysanygo, and Ena Mori. Catch Ena Mori live at Shake Shack in Alabang Town Center on September 1, 7:00 pm. 

Cross the road and get to the side of Shake Shack where you’ll enjoy an experience of Live It Up Lager and Dark Meat Hot Chicken. Did you handle the heat? Share with us your experience by tagging us on Facebook or Instagram @engkantobrewery