LCBO Food & Drink Travel 2026

Blanche de Chambly LCBO 697698, 473 mL, $3 A recipient of dozens of international medals, Blanche de Chambly is a stylish and balanced Belgian-style witbier, crafted in Quebec by Unibroue since 1992. One of the first widely distributed craft beers in Canada, Blanche introduced many beer drinkers to Belgian-inspired brewing and flavour. Named after the town where it’s brewed, with a nod to Quebec’s French heritage, it remains a standout in Canadian beer today.

SMOKED MEAT POUTINE RECIPE P. 89

Many Montreal delis feature this dish on their menus to utilize the flavourful ends of their briskets after slicing. Smoked meat takes the classic poutine to a new level of flavour and indulgence.

Quebec (Canada)

The birthplace of Canada’s first brewery in 1668 and a pioneer of the craft movement since the 1980s, Quebec has played a prominent role in Canada’s rich history of brewing quality beer. It remains an exciting beer destination right here, at home, in Canada.

PAIRING

Blanche de Chambly’s citrusy and spicy coriander notes complement the smoked meat’s spice rub, while its bright character and effervescence help to cut through the rich gravy and cheese curds.

“Santé!” is a simple toast in French.

MORE ICONIC BEERS Try these classics from countries with centuries-old brewing history to fly your palate around the globe without ever leaving home.

ENGLAND Timothy Taylor’s Landlord LCBO 21059, 500 mL, $4.05 A benchmark of the English Pale Ale style, Landlord is the UK’s only beer to win Champion Beer of Britain four times.

GERMANY Schneider Aventinus LCBO 15436, 500 mL, $4.50 The first weizenbock in Bavarian history, Schneider Aventinus is warming and rich with layered flavours of caramel, raisin and clove.

BELGIUM Orval Trappist Ale LCBO 439992, 330 mL, $4.70 Made by monks since 1931, Orval is a unique and complex ale brewed using wild yeasts and dry-hopping techniques.

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