Whether it’s a sour, wheat beer or light hazy pale ale, there are so many options for summer beers to enjoy in the sun.
One type of beer that often flies under the radar in this regard is a radler, but it won’t be flying under the radar in this week’s column.
The Golden Peach Summer Radler is a brand new creation from Old Yale Brewing in Chilliwack and it’s sure to be the centrepiece of many sunny summer hangs in British Columbia this year.
Generally speaking, a radler is a blend of a lager or wheat beer with some sort of fruit juice, and it originated in Germany around a century ago.
Because it’s a mix of juice and beer, it will come in at a lower ABV (alcohol by volume) and that’s the case for the Golden Peach Summer Radler at 3%.
Old Yale says their new radler is perfect for lazy afternoons, beach hangs or “anytime you need a little sip of sunshine.”
“Golden Peach Summer Radler delivers a burst of juicy peach sweetness with a bright, effervescent finish that's as refreshing as a cool breeze on a hot day,” the brewery explains.
“Its light body and crisp character make it effortlessly drinkable, while the delicate balance of fruit and zest keeps every sip as enticing as the last.”
Old Yale uses Magnum hops and both pilsner and wheat malts to make their new creation, which pours a beautiful golden colour.
And the best part about the Golden Peach Summer Radler is you’ll be able to find it in four packs at many BC Liquor Stores around the province for less than $15 pretax.
I also have a little bonus Old Yale content for you in this week’s column, as the brewery’s popular Salty Lime Mexican Lager has returned for a third year.
“This light-bodied brew is crisp, a little sweet and perfectly balanced with salt and lime for that refreshing, crushable finish,” the brewery notes.
Coming in at 5% ABV, you won’t be able to find this one at BC Liquor Stores, but you should be able to track it down, along with the new radler, at many private stores that focus on craft beer.
Josh Duncan is the NowMedia news director and a craft beer lover. Reach him at [email protected]. His beer column appears every Saturday afternoon in this space.
