Stiegl Grapefruit Radler – A refreshing tribute to the cyclist Legend has it that back in 1922,
when Bavarian Gasthaus owner Franz Xaver Kugler did not have enough beer to serve a large group of bicyclists and mountain climbers, he wisely decided to mix the beer with a lemon-lime soda that he had an ample supply of, and named his new creation “Radler”, which is the German word for “cyclist”, in honour of his thirsty guests. The new beverage was a hit, and today several versions of it still exist. Austria’s largest privately-owned
brewery, Stiegl (which has been brewing since 1492), has a really great take on this style. By blending the award-winning Stiegl Goldbrau Lager with high-quality soda and natural grapefruit juice, they have created an invigorating beverage that combines the restorative qualities and refreshment of beer with the vitamins and rich flavour of fruit. At only 2.5% alcohol and 35 calories per 100 ml, this is a perfect choice for those with active lifestyles who want big flavour without an equally-big amount of alcohol. With a nose slightly sweeter than
a freshly-cut ripe grapefruit, it has a thin, hazy pale-yellow straw colour with a bright white head. The taste of effervescent, fizzy, tangy and tart, pulpy grapefruit juice and zest sees the beer balance off the citrus acidity quite nicely as this light and uniquely thirst- quenching beer. It could easily become your new patio or picnic favourite – fantastic on its own or perfect with lighter fare like salads, salmon and
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chicken. Prost!
Stiegl Grapefruit Radler 2.5% ABV; LCBO, 500ml can $2.60
Fun fact The hops used in beer, Humulus Lupulus, is a species of flowering plants that are part of the Cannabaceae family, and a cousin to the marijuana plant. Not only do hops have preservative qualities which are useful in brewing, they also have mild sedative properties
and provide the spice and bitterness needed to balance the malts in beer and create many of the wonderful aromatics we have come to appreciate in beer.
Jeff O’Reilly is a freelance beer
writer and General Manager of D’Arcy McGee’s on Sparks Street, Ottawa. (
www.darcymcgees.com); follow him on Twitter @pintinhand.
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