With the summer months approaching fast, everyone is starting to prepare! Whether it’s stocking up on proper attire, buying a new lawn mower or finishing the landscaping in the backyard, all can only be done at this time of year! Taking the appropriate measures to beat the heat is a common goal in this scorching weather. Try stocking your fridge with these fresh pre-made beverages so that you and your guests can be hydrated in no time.
- Moosehead Radler
Made By:
Moosehead Breweries Limited
What:
I recently tasted this drink at the cottage and was surprised by the delicious mix of beer and juice. With a hint of grape, grapefruit and lemon juice, infused with their award-winning lager, it’s no wonder this 15% real juice beer cocktail has made the list.
Where: New Brunswick, Canada
Released:
2014
Links:
Hitting markets in the past 5 years across breweries, click here to learn more on why this 1922 invention has come back to the market.
- Shock Top Belgian White
Made by:
Labatt Breweries Ontario
What:
What is best described as white citrus and bread dough aromas, this spiced wheat ale is brewed with real orange, lemon and lime peels. Available all year around, all you need is an orange peel to finish off this refreshing beverage. Order online, visit The Beer Store, shop at a local LCBO or find a patio in town that carries this summer delight.
Where: Ontario, Canada
Released:
2014
Links:
Check out this article to see what this beer enthusiast has to say!
- Social Lite Lime Ginger
Made by:
Social Lite Vodka
What:
Featured on Dragons Den in 2015, this vodka, lime and ginger mixture is as clean as they come. Tasting it at the 2016 Toronto Gourmet Food and Wine Show, I was impressed with the refreshing and light taste I received. Using premium Canadian vodka, this pre-made cocktail is smooth, healthy and gluten-free. Also available in Lemon Cucumber Mint and Pineapple Mango.
Where: ON, Canada
Released:
2016
Links:
This article talks about how this new drink could be the perfect fit for you.
- Kronenbourg 1664 Blanc
Made By:
Kronenbourg by Carlsberg
What:
A taste satisfying both beer enthusiasts and non-beer drinkers alike, this is due to its unique taste and elegant appearance. It has a sweet, refreshing flavour with a hint of citrus and coriander that is used in brewing. This fruity-style, wheat beer is truly unique in nature and includes a neat blue bottle too!
Where: Strasbourg, France
Released:
2015
Links:
Best Beer HQ, a Beer blog, reviews this light beer here and takes a closer look into the modern myths surrounding it.
- Summer Weiss
Made By:
Muskoka Brewery
What:
Although cloudy looking, it is only due to the Wiess-style brewing process. The golden colour mixed with the touch of coriander and citrus creates the perfect summer pint. This award winning beer is available seasonally, May 1st – Sept 1st, and only in limited quantities. Get your taste in now before it runs out!
Where: Ontario, Canada
Released:
2013
Links:
Check out this article here to see why it makes the list as the best summer beer.
- Cowbell
Made By:
Wild Rose Brewery
What:
Bright and tangy, this Calgary-based ale is soured with kaffir lime. The combination of lime and sour apple creates an acidic taste that is both prominent, and refreshing in the summer heat. Unfortunately, you will have to go to Alberta to purchase this one!
Where: Calgary, Canada
Released:
2016
Links:
Gaining popularity within only a year, check out this article to learn more about Cowbell’s funky drink.
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