LCBO Food & Drink Early Summer 2021 TRADE

TOPS IN HOPS

Fizzy and light, these refreshing radlers will cut the heat on a sizzling summer day. Radler roundup

Barbecuing + beer go together Named among North

Mill Street Kombucha Radler Dragon Fruit & Lime LCBO 20664, 473 mL, $3.65 Tinted pink from the organic drag- on fruit, expect fruity, sweet hay, and citrus aromas with a tart twist from the lime and kombucha. Available late May.

Lost Craft Fresh Cucumber Mint Radler LCBO 20228, 473 mL, $3.35 A refreshing summer patio sipper, it’s made with all-­ natural flavours, blending a lager with cucumber-mint seltzer. Sugar-free and low-calorie!

Stiegl Raspberry Radler LCBO 20889, 500 mL, $3.25 A blend of Stiegl Goldbräu and Raspberry Fruit Soda creates this lively, bright pink beer. Delightfully sweet and bubbly, it’s a thirst- quencher to pack in the cooler for a hot day. Available in June.

America’s top 10 barbecue experts, Maddie and Kiki have fed thousands of hungry fans across Canada and spread “barbecue cheer” on stage, television and their YouTube channel. Here’s why these grilling gurus love beer as a barbe- cuing ingredient. Boosts taste: “Beer adds depth of flavour to barbecue sauces. Used in brines and marinades, it helps break down the meat fibres, making it tender and flavourful.” Moistens: “Beer can help keep low-and-slow- cooking meats juicy while adding flavour as a mop or spritz.” Balances: “It contributes to the perfectly balanced umami flavour of sweet, salty, sour and bitter.” Perfect for plant-based grilling: “We love mari- nating tofu and tempeh overnight in a rich, dark stout.”

Cook’s best friend beers Up your grilling game with Maddie and Kiki’s favourite beer and barbecue combos.

Braising liquid Mill Street Original Organic Lager + braised rabbit over charcoal “For braised rabbit, beer brings out the flavours after being touched with a hint of charcoal smoke.” LCBO 247627, 473 mL, $3.35

Making sauces Perth Brewery O’Canada Maple Ale + smoked brisket

Steaming seafood Belgian Moon Honey Daze + grilled mussels “The toasted grain and sweet hops bring out the sweetness of the mussels and make a flavourful broth to dunk crusty bread in.” LCBO 19886, 473 mL, $2.90

“The maple flavour and the beefiness of smoked bris- ket make an unforgettable taste combination.” LCBO 19643, 473 mL, $3.15

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