Beer. Wondrous, beautiful, glorious beer. The world’s most effective social lubricant. Homer Simpson’s most favourite thing in the world.
Beer. The frothy enemy of firm abs, fit bodies and the boring gym bunnies who covet them. You can’t have love handles without beer, and who wants a world without love?
Beer. No fridge is full without it. It’s your friend on a bad day, a good day or any day between Monday and Sunday. What could be better than a cool, chilled beer?
Surely all of the above has done more than just convince you of how much we love ourselves this sweet, sweet pleasure. To our joy, we recently found out SAB has exciting new international beers now available on South African soil. From German lagers to Belgian pilsners, one can now diversify their beer drinking on a global scale. Literally taste the world of beer.
And so, we’ve partnered with SAB to compile this ‘cheat sheet’ to help you understand what these beers taste like, what makes them differ and what foods to pair them with if you’re looking to complement your next meal
Corona Extra
A pale lager produced by Cervecería Modelo in Mexico. The Corona brand is one of the top-selling beers worldwide.
| Corona Extra Characteristics
· Golden in colour · Refreshing flavour best enjoyed straight with lime · Fruity-honey aroma with a touch of malt · Crisp, clean, and well-balanced taste |
Best paired with:
· Seafood · Enchiladas · Burrito’s · Bunny Chows · Tapas |
Stella Artois
A Belgian pilsner which was first brewed by Brouwerij Artois (the Artois Brewery) in Leuven, Belgium, in 1926
| Stella Artois Characteristics
· Full-bodied with a malty middle and crisp finish · Malt-accented aroma that is slightly fruity and has a light hop aroma · Pleasant fine bittering ‘hoppiness’ taste with a luscious creamy mouthfeel |
Best paired with:
· Cheese · Belgium mussel pot · Premium steak · Creamy dishes · Potjiekos and stew |
Leffe Blonde
Pronounced ‘Leff Blonde’ as the ‘e’ is silent, is a Blonde Belgian Ale originally brewed by the Belgian monks from the abbey of Leffe. Today it is a part of a range of beers categorised as “abbey beers” which are brewed by the same principals as the monks of old.
| Leffe Blonde Characteristics
· Full bodied taste and rich creamy head · Bread-like or sour dough aroma · Stone fruit, molasses, and honey after taste. · Lingering malty sweetness. |
Best paired with:
· Red meat · Vinegary dishes · Ham and cheese · Fine dining meals · Smoked Rib Roast |
Hoegaarden
Pronounced ‘who-gar-den’ is the most awarded wheat beer in the world and uses the original Belgian Witbier recipe from 1445.
| Hoegaarden Characteristics
· Unfiltered and has a cloudy appearance · Coriander and orange-peel aroma · Wheat beer with a medium light body · Orange peel and coriander imparts a distinctive, bright and refreshing flavour |
Best paired with:
· Brunch or light lunch menus · Asian food or sea food · Biltong salad and picnic food · Grilled pork sausages or Spicy Boerewors |
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