Eatdrink #77 May/June 2019

eatdrink: The Local Food & Drink Magazine
a Schwarzbier dark lager which, last I checked,
was still available at the 45 Pacific Court
brewery. As the brewery says, think roasty
pilsner. Better suited to cool weather, Liquid
Schwartz still resonates as a ratcheting down
from ports and stouts.
London Natural Lager, London Brewing
— The microbrew co-op on Burbrook Place
made beer drinkers throughout
Southwestern Ontario stand up and
take notice with this flavourfulyet-accessible
lager recipe. London
Natural Lager is brewed in the
Munich helles style. They’ve used
North American Sterling hops, which
provide a spice and herb aroma.
Available in distinctive silver cans at
the brewery, Beer Store, and LCBO,
remember to pour it in a nonic glass
or, in a pinch, a red Solo cup. Pairs best with
hot summer nights, campfires, and loons.
Country Pilsner, Ramblin’ Road Brewery
Farm — They don’t mind taking it slow down
on the farm. Czech-style and richly-flavoured,
Country Pilsner starts smooth and ends bitter.
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It pairs with sausage, chicken,
and fish as main courses or light
desserts such as fresh berries with
whipped cream, according to the
brewery’s cheat sheet. Ramblin’
Road is near Delhi.
Astro Pils, Sons of
Kent Brewing —
Chatham-based Sons of
Kent takes a page from both German
and Czech pilsner styles to create
Astro Pils. They’ve used both Czech
Saaz hops and German Select. The
result, as expected, is a crisp beer.
It’s 5 per cent alcohol and at 32 IPU,
bitterness beckons with a whisper
and a wink.
Lager Alternatives
If your favourite craft brewery doesn’t have a
lager, reach for a cream ale or American pale ale.
Great local examples are Anderson Cream Ale
and Homecoming APA from Powerhouse.
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