LCBO Food & Drink Holiday 2018

BEER DRESSING UP BEER

GLITTER

PILSNER

Hungry? Hang a slice of baguette on the rim of the glass to enhance the bready notes of the Pils.

L gh Lage GARNISHED WITH A KOSHER DILL PICKLE Need a break from the decadent feasts and high-octane cocktails? Try garnishing a light lager like Ace Hill ( LCBO 568469, 473 mL, $2.95) with a kosher dill pickle. The salty and sour tang of the pickle enhances the delicate crackery and floral notes of the lager. Midwesterners love add- ing a pickle directly into their beer; just make sure to spear it with a cocktail stick so it’s easy to pluck out of an empty glass.

Purists are unimpressed with the new glitter-beer trend, but most guests will be wowed by how a sprinkle of food-grade lustre dust (the same edible glitter used in cake decorating) shimmers and shines in a golden brew. Pour three-quarters of a lager like The Sociable Pilsner ( LCBO 486472, 473 mL, $2.95) or Brock St. Pilsner ( LCBO 569830, 473 mL, $3.05) into a tall pilsner glass; add a pinch of Wilton’s gold pearl dust, gently stir, top off with the remaining beer for a perfectly fluffy head and serve immediately. Finally, your beer can match the twinkling lights of your holiday décor!

Dar Lage WITH A PRETZEL STICK

Dark Lagers offer up rich, toasted-bread flavours but are still light- bodied and refreshing, making them perfect to serve at holiday gatherings. Accent an Old-World classic like Czechvar Dark Lager ( LCBO 459396, 500 mL, $2.85) with a pretzel stick. The crunchy pretzel complements the bready notes of the malt while the salt crystals contrast with the lager’s chocolatey flavours.

FOOD & DRI NK HOLIDAY