In the summer months, two things American men love are grilling and drinking beer. Put them together and you have beer can chicken, in some parts also known as "chicken on the throne".
Why beer? About.com explains: "First of all, you are adding a source of moisture to the chicken that keeps it from drying out. Second,...the yeast and malt found in beer reacts with the chicken, particularly the skin, making it thin and crispy while the meat remains juicy."
Amateurs beware: to achieve the perfect balance of flavors, you need also have the right balance of gravity.
Those worried about their birds tipping over can purchase devices such as Williams-Sonoma's Vertical Chicken Roaster or Captain Steve's Beer Can Roaster, although purists prefer a half-drunk can of Bud.
Photo taken at Cool Acres Ranch, Orchard, Texas





































