LCBO Food & Drink Early Summer 2024

SEASONAL Fishing for

Complements ’Tis the season for a bountiful catch of Canadian seafood, from spot prawns to soft-shell crab. Instead of reaching for wine as your go-to pairing, turn to beer instead. Meet your ideal match among the unique offerings now hitting the shelves.

BY VICTORIA WALSH PHOTOGRAPHY BY JAMES TSE

SNOW CRAB TARTINES WITH SALTY LEMON VINAIGRETTE P. 118

PILSNER OR LAGER Lighter-bodied lagers and pilsners (a type of lager that originated in Czechia) are known for being sleek and sessionable. They’re basically the archetype of a summer brew. Snow crab (a common sushi ingredient) is known for its subtly sweet flavour, so you’ll want to grab these types of sipping sidekicks since they’re mild and crisp, and won’t dom inate your palate. Pair these lemony bites—or snow crab in general—with local pilsners or lagers such as Side Launch Light Lager ( LCBO 37801, 6 pk, $14.95 ), Wellington Brewery Boot Lite Lager ( LCBO 31952, 473 mL, $3.25 ), Big Rig Hola Cerveza (a Mexican-style lager; LCBO 33212, 473 mL, $2.75 ) or one of the many local pilsners that fill the shelves during summer months.

FOOD STYLING BY CHRISTOPHER ST. ONGE; PROP STYLING BY SHELLY SHNIER

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