LCBO Food & Drink Holiday 2017

DRINK  BEER

EASY AFTERNOONS

BY TONIA WILSON-VUKSANOVIC  •  PHOTOGRAPHY BY JAMES TSE

AFTERNOON ENTERTAINING IS TAILOR-MADE FOR LOWER-ALCOHOL BEERS, ESPECIALLY WHEN PAIRED WITH OUR TASTY MAKE-AHEAD DISHES—PULL THEM OUT FOR SNACKS OR SERVE THEM UP FOR DINNER IF THE HOUR GROWS LATER.

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hen the time comes for you to fi- nally kick your feet up and lounge with friends, the beer you want

allows you and your guests to indulge with less effect, making you a thoughtful and responsible host.     Session beers typically hover be- tween 4% and 5% and are perfect for ca- sual, laid-back entertaining. Designed for easy consumption and for drinking over an extended period, such as parties

or get-togethers, these ideal entertaining beers come in an array of flavours and styles from all parts of the world. Which encourages guests to experiment and try more than one. Who knows, your get- together might turn into a fully fledged beer-tasting party, and wouldn’t that make for a most memorable celebration?

in your glass is a session beer. Session beers are brewed to be lower in alcohol than the average beer, while still retain- ing all the refreshing flavour and balance. Their lower ABV (alcohol by volume)

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