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S. St. Jeb wrote: ↑Sun Dec 04, 2022 11:19 am
Wavemaker has their Lagerbier listed in the LCBO; no inventory yet. They describe it as a Franconian-style lager which was just discussed on the Elora Brewing thread.
From the Wavemaker website:
Pouring a hazy golden yellow, this unfiltered, Franconian-style lager is very expressive while maintaining a very smooth, easy drinking finish. Plenty of fruity yeast esters present from a warmer-than-usual lager fermentation, finishing very crisp.
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Craig wrote: ↑Fri Dec 02, 2022 9:29 am
The other is this one: https://elorabrewingco.myshopify.com/co ... n-landbier A Franconian Landbier. What is a Franconian Landbier? I admit I had no idea when this popped up. From looking it up, it seems to just be a very loosely defined style/naming convention adopted in the German countryside. I'm expecting something darker than a Kellerbier but lighter than a Dunkel or Marzen. I'm also expecting it to be unfiltered and hoppier than neighbouring styles. Anyone know more about this style than I do? I got all that from 5 minutes on Google.
seangm wrote: ↑Fri Dec 02, 2022 10:44 am
As far as Landbiers, I've had precisely one actual German landbier from Privatbrauerei Einsiedler. It was filtered and definitely more commercial, but right as you described between a kellerbier and dunkel with regards to malt. It was coppery in colour with a solid malty backbone and touch of fruitiness. Hop character was present, actually a bit earthy. It seems to be a rustic lager but open to interpretation, as some other commercial German landbiers are a lighter golden, looking closer to a kellerbier or even helles.
So I guess what I'm saying is, what to expect is a bit of a mystery lol
I havnt had it in probably 18 months or so…but it was pretty damn tasty when I grabbed a bunch of cans last. Easy drinking and satisfying. Probably the best beer I’ve had from Wavemaker.
Craig wrote: ↑Fri Dec 09, 2022 10:26 am
Online pic and listing says "online exclusive" but it's not available online and is in 20 stores. Okay, thanks LCBO.
HAH, I noticed that. I think it WAS an online exclusive in the past, maybe they re-used the listing?
I picked up a couple of bottles of the 3F Intens Rood. Also noticed an Ontario classic back on the shelves (or perhaps i just haven't noticed it) in the form of Saint Andre Vienna Lager, though now called Bohemian Lager.
lister wrote: ↑Mon Dec 19, 2022 7:58 am
Didn't St Andre disappear for some time? Or am I misremembering? I recall it used to be on tap at C'est What years ago.
Lol I remember drinking it on tap there close to 20 years ago when dating my ex who lived at Church/Esplanade. It was my go-to before I even had a thought of what craft beer was.
And yes, it's only $2 for a tall boy. Picked up a couple for nostalgia's sake a week or two ago at the LCBO by Wilson/Dufferin. Cool is brewing it these days (not sure if they always did, but I don't believe so).