POCKET GUIDE TO BEER STYLES
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POCKET GUIDE TO BEER STYLES
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The beer section used to be the easiest to navigate, but now there are so many different styles! Take time to discover which style you like the most and why. Higher alcohol? Fruit flavours? Full body? For fun, try them side by side to compare! 2
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PALE ALE
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BEER STYLE - PALE ALE 4
PALE ALE LIGHT & HOPPY
Pale ale is a versatile beer style. This style is made using a higher proportion of pale malts, resulting in a lighter colour, ranging from golden to light copper. Different brewing practices and hop levels have resulted in a range of taste and strength within the pale ale family.
FUN FACT: If you like dry, crisp, aromatic white wines… you’ll love this beer!
A SAMPLING OF OUR PALE ALES
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Garrison Tall Ship Ale 6 x 341ml $12.98
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Goose Island Honkers 6 x 341ml $14.50
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Pump House Biere de Garde 6 x 341ml $13.99
BEER STYLE - PALE ALE
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Moosehead Pale Ale 12 x 341ml $24.50
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Steamworks Pale Ale 500ml $3.99
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Granville Island English Bay Pale Ale 6 x 341ml $13.24
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WHEAT
AROMATIC & FRUITY
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Although named “wheat” beer, barley still remains a crucial ingredient. German styles usually give nuances of spice and banana, while the Belgians go for more of a citrusy, zesty profile. Although wheat beers are extremely popular in the summer, they are a style that can be enjoyed all year round! For those looking for a winter style, try a more comforting dunkel (dark). For those missing summer, try adding a slice of lemon or orange!
FUN FACT: If you like spiced rum and ginger ale… you’ll love this beer!
A SAMPLING OF OUR WHEAT BEERS
Shock Top 6 x 341ml $13.24
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Gahan Sir John A Honey Wheat Ale 500ml $3.80
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Erdinger Weissbier 500ml $3.89
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Garrison Raspberry Wheat Ale 6 x 341ml $12.98
BEER STYLE - WHEAT
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Rickard’s White 12 x 341ml $24.50
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Erdinger Dunkel Weissbier 500ml $3.99
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BEER STYLE - FLAVOURED 8
FLAVOURED MEDIUM LIGHT & FRUITY NUANCES
You can be sure if something is edible, it has been added to beer. The two main factors in the flavour profile will be ingredients added (fruit, spice, herbs) and the qualities of the base beer itself (wheat, red ale, lager). They are becoming more popular every day.
FUN FACT: If you like coolers and cider… you’ll love this beer!
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Melville’s Ginger Beer 500ml $3.99
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Fruli Strawberry White 6 x 330ml $14.50
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Moose Light Radler 12 x 355ml $25.99
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Banana Bread Beer 500ml $3.99
BEER STYLE - FLAVOURED
A SAMPLING OF OUR FLAVOURED BEERS
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St-Ambroise Apricot Ale 473ml $3.30
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Granville Maple Shack Cream Ale 6 x 341ml $13.24
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IPA
MODERATE & HOPPY
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The dominant profile in most true IPAs is HOPS! IPAs range in intensity, from American versions bursting with pine and tropical fruit notes, to British versions that focus a bit more on fruit. IPAs are some of our top selling beers.
FUN FACT: If you like wines with crisp acidity (Chianti or Sauvignon Blanc anyone?)… you’ll love this beer!
A SAMPLING OF OUR IPAs
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Goose Island IPA 6 x 341ml $14.50
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Samuel Adams Rebel IPA 355ml $2.70
BEER STYLE - IPA
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Muskoka Mad Tom IPA 6 x 341ml $16.99
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Hop City HopBot IPA 6 x 341ml $13.99
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Granville Island Infamous IPA 6 x 341ml $13.24
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HARVEST
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FRESH & FLAVOURFUL For beer lovers, fall is one of the most exciting times of year, because it means Harvest beers! Harvest Beer comes in a wide range of styles from a roasted spicy flavour of a pumpkin ale, to fullbodied, rich, and toasty delights which are offered by a traditional Oktoberfest/ Märzan. So, grab a stein or your nearest glass and instantly transport yourself to Munich, or the pumpkin patch!
FUN FACT: If you love pumpkin spiced lattes or wearing lederhosen, you’ll love this beer!
A SAMPLING OF OUR HARVEST BEERS
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Gahan Harvest Series 4 x 473ml $13.90
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Steamworks Pumpkin Ale 650ml $8.49
BEER STYLE - HARVEST
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Rickard’s Lederhosen 6 x 341ml $13.24
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Muskoka Harvest Ale 6 x 341ml $16.99
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Samuel Adams Octoberfest 6 x 355ml $15.79
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BEER STYLE - IMPERIAL 14
IMPERIAL BIG AND BOLD
They say that the term “Imperial” originated when British brewers wanted to make a beer to impress the Russian court. Today, Imperial usually implies that a beer is more “extreme”, with more alcohol, hops, malt, or all of the above.
FUN FACT: If you like big, fullbodied wines… you’ll love this beer!
A SAMPLING OF OUR IMPERIALS
BEER STYLE - IMPERIAL
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Garrison Imperial IPA 650ml $5.75
Red Racer IPA 650ml $8.95
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Picaroons Feels Good 500ml $3.80
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BEER STYLE - PILSNER 16
PILSNER
CRISP AND SMOOTH If you are a lager fan, but find yourself wanting more, Pilsner is for you. It has the smooth, easy-drinking qualities of a lager, but with a distinct floral bitterness from more hops. Pilsners fall into two basic types: Bohemian (spicy and floral), and German (light, dry, and crisp).
FUN FACT: If you like crisp whites, especially Muscadet… you’ll love this beer!
A SAMPLING OF OUR PILSNERS
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Miller Lite 15 x 355ml $26.99
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Steamworks Pilsner 500ml $3.99
BEER STYLE - PILSNER
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Pilsner Urquell 500ml $3.49
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Innis & Gunn 500ml $3.99
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Mongozo Premium Pilsner 330ml $3.44
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BEER STYLE - STOUT/PORTER 18
STOUT / PORTER MEDIUM AND ROASTED
Stouts and Porters are loved worldwide for their defined coffee, chocolate, caramel, and nutty flavours that can be found in these “bigger” beers. They can range from medium-bodied styles all the way to big, bold, full Russian Imperial Stouts. Either way, delicious!
FUN FACT: If you like cappuccinos or café mochas… you’ll love this beer!
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Youngs Double Chocolate Stout 500ml $3.99
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Guinness Draught 440ml $3.67
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Belhaven Black Scottish Stout 440ml $3.65
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BEER STYLE - STOUT/PORTER
A SAMPLING OF OUR STOUTS AND PORTERS
Fullers London Porter 500ml $4.19
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BEER TRIVIA
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• Cenosillicaphobia is the fear of an empty beer glass. Ensure you are prepared! • Scotland’s Brewmeister Brewery makes the world’s strongest beer, it’s called Snake Venom. It has a 67.5% alcohol content! We recommend using a very small glass. • Beer was not considered an alcoholic beverage in Russia until 2013.
• More Guinness beer is drunk in Nigeria than Ireland.
BEER TRIVIA
• When scientist Niels Bohr won the Nobel Prize in 1922, the Carlsberg brewery gave him a perpetual supply of beer piped into his house. • Egyptian Pyramid workers were paid with beer: 4 litres per day. No wonder they took so long!
• Old Vikings believed that in their heaven called Valhalla, there is a giant goat whose udders provided unlimited supply of beer. Does anyone know where I can buy a goat farm? • Barley has been grown in space, meaning you could brew beer there if you really wanted to. At least we know we will be ok if something happens here on earth.
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BEER COCKTAILS
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A few years ago, if someone said “beer cocktail” to you, you’d struggle to think of anything other than the original shandy (which we all still love). Nowadays, bartenders and home mixologists alike are reaching for beer to add to their Caesars, negronis, and more.
FUN FACT: If you like to shake things up and make cool & innovative cocktails, you can also do that with beer!
Dark and Stormy 3 1/3 oz. Crabbies Ginger Beer 2 dashes of bitters 2 oz. Goslings Dark Rum
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Banana Split Pour equal parts Banana Bread Beer & Young’s Double Chocolate Stout in a tall, chilled glass. 5000264012776 Banana Bread Beer 500ml $3.99
BEER COCKTAILS
In a highball glass filled with ice, add dark rum and top with ginger beer. Garnish with a lime wedge.
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Bitburger Radler 7 oz. Bitburger Pilsner 7 oz. grapefruit juice or lemonade
BEER COCKTAILS
Add ice and garnish with sliced citrus fruit. 0000041024355 Bitburger Premium Pilsner 500ml $3.29
Fourquet 4/5 cup Blanche de Chambly 1/2 cup apple juice Strawberries Pour beer into a tall, footed flute glass, followed by the juice. Garnish with strawberries. 772285021017 Unibroue Blanche De Chambly 6 x 341ml $14.98
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COOKING WITH BEER
COOKING WITH BEER?
Yes, really! Beer adds rich flavour to recipes and offers a depth of flavor that will make it seem like you’ve slaved away for hours. Beer can also add sweetness to desserts. Oh, and don’t worry about overindulging… the alcohol burns off while cooking.
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POCKET GUIDE TO BEER STYLES Chocolate Mousse Stout
COOKING WITH BEER
9 ounces (270 mL) bittersweet chocolate 6 tbsp. St. Ambroise Oatmeal Stout 2 tbsp. fruit liqueur 4 eggs at room temperature before separating 1 cup 35% cream 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1/4 cup sugar 1 tsp. cream of tartar Melt chocolate in a double boiler, stirring constantly. Add Stout and liqueur. Add 1 egg yolk at a time, mixing completely after each addition. Set aside. In a separate bowl, beat the cream, vanilla and sugar together until stiff peaks form. Refrigerate. Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until still. Fold together with the cream mixture. Fold in the chocolate mixture, half at a time, until completely mixed. Serve in wine goblets with a thin mint cookie. 05548057
St. Ambroise Oatmeal Stout 6 x 341ml $13.99
Pilsner Urquell BBQ Chicken 400g chicken thighs 1 bottle of Pilsner Urquell 1 cup water 3 tbsp. sugar 3 tbsp. salt 3 thin slices of lemon 1 tsp. black peppercorns 1 tsp. chilli flakes 4 cloves of garlic, roughly chopped Put the chicken in a large sealable plastic container. In a large jug, mix the beer, water, sugar and salt, stirring until it’s combined, then add the rest of the ingredients. Pour over the chicken, put the lid on the container and place in the fridge for 8-24 hours (the longer you leave it, the better it is). When ready to cook, take the chicken out of the brine and blot it dry it with a kitchen towel. Add extra seasoning – more salt and pepper (or add chilli or hot sauce, if you prefer). Then grill for around 20 minutes, or roast in the oven at 400 f for around 30 minutes. 084404500014
Pilsner Urquell 500 ml $3.49
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Kitchen Party Meatballs
COOKING WITH BEER
1 lb. ground beef 1/2 lb. ground turkey 1/2 lb. ground pork 2 cloves crushed garlic 2 eggs 2 tbsp. fresh parsley 2 cups breadcrumbs 1 cup Alexander Keiths IPA 2 tbsp. olive oil salt and pepper to season
Mix all ingredients, form into bite size balls and bake until cooked through. Sautee with Keiths BBQ sauce (visit Alexander Keiths on Facebook for the recipe). 062067121357
Alexander Keiths IPA 473ml $3.44
Muskoka Crab Cakes 8 oz. fresh lump crab 1 egg 2 tbsp. green onion, chopped ¼ cup roasted red peppers, chopped ¼ tsp. salt ½ tsp. pepper ½ tsp. old bay seasoning pinch of cayenne 2 tbsp. Muskoka Harvest Ale 1 tbsp. butter, melted 1 cup panko crumbs, plus 1 additional cup, divided ¼ cup canola or vegetable oil
In a medium-sized bowl mix together the crab meat, egg, green onions, red peppers, salt, pepper, Old Bay, cayenne, beer, melted butter and 1 cup of panko. Form into 4 patties about 1 inch thick. Place remaining panko into a small bowl. One at a time, place the patties into the panko and press until well coated on all sides. In a pan over medium-high heat, add the canola oil. Cook crab cakes until golden brown on the underside. Flip carefully and cook on the other side until cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Remove from heat, and serve with Hollandaise Sauce. 628669067020
Muskoka Harvest Ale 6 x 341ml $16.99
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COOKING WITH BEER
BEER & FOOD PAIRING Over the years, wine has garnered most of the attention when it comes to food pairing. However, beer is a perfect match for most of the world’s cuisine, and can even handle some foods that wine can’t.
• Let’s see wine or spirits try and take on chicken wings! Try a crisp pale ale instead to tame the spice of buffalo wings. • In Germany, wine is for drinking on its own, and beer is for food. One of the best pairings on the planet is lager and bratwurst!
• Looking for a refreshing treat? Wheat beer and crab cakes are divine together! • Beer loves cheese, especially aged cheese. Try an aged gouda with a brown ale. Your tastebuds will thank you!
• More into dessert? Stout and Porters are full of chocolate flavours and go perfectly with everything from brownies to flourless chocolate torte.
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