LCBO Food & Drink Spring 2022

CHICKPEA & TAHINI SOUP WITH HARISSA ROASTED PEPPERS

HAIL TO THE ALE

Juicy andhazy The category of IPAs has evolved greatly over the years to include many different variations. One of the most successful renditions to really take hold is the Hazy IPA, a catch-all category that encompasses styles like the New England IPA, East and West Coast IPAs and Juicy IPAs. The one characteristic they all share is that they’re unfiltered and have a protein haze left behind in the beer. It’s visually appetizing and also creates a beer that has a bold, juicy flavour and a soft mouth feel.

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Generally speaking, the go-to beer pairing for spicy food tends to be an IPA, but there is a caveat. The beer should not be overly bitter, otherwise the beer’s astringent nature elevates the perception of the heat. That’s why the hazy IPA is perfect with this piquant soup. It has all the round juiciness needed to temper the heat without any overt bitterness.

Muskoka Brewery Hazed & Confused Juicy IPA LCBO 159772, 473 mL, $3.55 This hazy IPA bursts with notes of pineapple and citrus with a finish of grapefruit pith cutting through the haze.

Rouge River Brewery Holy Trinity Hazy IPA LCBO 21944, 473 mL, $4.50 This hazy number delivers juicy notes of citrus along with peach and melon. Round mouth feel makes it perfect for the soup’s heat.

Nickel Brook Wicked Awesome IPA LCBO 573550, 473 mL, $3.55 A juice bomb filled with over-the-top aromas of pine- apple, melon and grapefruit. Think tropical vacation in a glass.

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