Stats: Belgian Wheat Beer. 4.2% ABV. 15 IBUs. St Thomas, Ontario. Size: 473mL can Colour: Pale (very pale) off-‘yellow’ watery straw; faintly cloudy. Mouth Feel: Low-medium carbonation with a dry finish. Purchased: LCBO Price: $2.85 Pairing Notes: Greek Food (e.g. Souvlaki) → 78 points So, the next surprise in my Getting Canned series of beers only coming in cans is also the final taster from…
“Side Launch Wheat” (Wheat Beer) Side Launch Brewing Company
Stats: Wheat Beer. 5.3% ABV. Collingwood, Ontario. Size: 473mL can Colour: Muted, unfiltered straw blonde Mouth Feel: Medium carbonation with a spicy but dry finish. Purchased: LCBO Price: $2.70 Pairing Notes: Grilled Chicken → 87 points Third up on the “CAN”-do count-down is a wheat ale from the small Georgian Bay community of Collingwood known more for its spas and shopping and ‘mountain’ vista…
“St-Ambroise Apricot Wheat Ale” (Wheat Ale), McAuslan Brewing
Tradition is such an integral part of our lives. It gives it structure; it gives us place; it gives us identity. I remember hearing an interview with a Jewish Canadian cookbook author who was talking about the importance of the Shabbat in developing her love and reverence of cooking – because she cooked for her…