LCBO Food & Drink Summer 2024

CITRUS BEER BEER OF THE SUMMER

“With travel to far-flung beaches more popular than ever, it only follows that we return home craving vacation vibes. Crisp beers with a bright explo sion of lemon, orange or lime taste exactly right in the Ontario summer heat. Think of them as next-generation radlers: refreshing and citrus-bright” —Jordan St. John, beer writer

PAIR Beers that are citrusy and herbaceous pair nicely with snacks like chips and pickles—or dill pickle chips, perhaps? Tartar sauced fish and chips are a natural pairing, too.

SERVE Use tall, refrigerated or frozen glasses, and serve these beers ice cold, in smaller pours, to keep the big chill on them. A slice or squeeze of citrus and perhaps a pinch of sea salt are welcome complements.

MORE TRENDING SUMMER BEERS

In a sign of things to come, last year Modelo Especial ( LCBO 464172, 473 mL, $3.85 ) became America’s most popular beer. We’re predicting that crisp Mexican beers (think Corona, Tecate, Dos Equis), Mexican-style beers (like Ace Hill Mexican-style Lager , LCBO 31452, 6 pk, $14.95 ) and Margarita-style beers (like High Park Eat the Worm Margarita Sour, LCBO 37806, 473 mL, $3.95 ) will crush summer 2024. Beer fans: Trade over to hopped hybrids this summer, like Coffin Ridge Forbidden Hopped Cider ( LCBO 498139, 473 mL, $4.15 ) or Wilda Dry Hopped Honey Brew (LCBO 30143, 355 mL, $2.25).

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Peroni Nastro Azzuro Stile Capri ( LCBO 37646, 6 pk, $16.95 ), inspired by flavours of the lemons and olive leaves grown on the Italian island, brings the seaside vibe of Capri to your cooler.

Burdock Lime Gose ( LCBO 38941, 473 mL, $4.95 ) is sour, salty, lower in alcohol and perfect for hot summer days and nights.

With just 4 per cent ABV, Left Field Sno-Cone Lemon Lime Gose ( LCBO 39052, 355 mL, $3.95 ) is a tart, lighter choice that just begs to be poured over crushed ice.