LCBO Food & Drink Early Summer 2017

BEER  SUMMER SHANDIES

Like two drinks in one, the grapefruit and Campari combina- tion in this shandy works well entirely on its own and also adds a level of sweet and herbaceous complexity when blended with a bright, crisp ale. The Campari definitely gives this drink some heft and a gorgeous chestnut amber hue that hints at its bright complexity. GRAPEFRUIT + ALE

GRAPEFRUIT ALE SHANDY recipe on page 146

IRON MAIDEN TROOPER ALE LCBO 348151, 500 mL, $4.30

Hard to resist pairing a heavy metal beer with something as light and refreshing as pink grapefruit juice. This golden brown ale’s fresh bread aromas are surprisingly well suited to the acidic sweetness of the grapefruit.

HOBGOBLIN ALE LCBO 435743, 500 mL, $3.55

This dark heavy malt’s toasted hazelnut, cara- melized sugar and toffee flavours combine with the sweet acidity of the juice as if they were made for each other. Must be some kind of hobgoblin sorcery.

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