Best Canadian AAL's

Discussion in 'Canada' started by wesbray, Aug 3, 2014.

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  1. wesbray

    wesbray Initiate (0) Feb 29, 2012 Canada (AB)

    Inspired by the multiple "best AAL's" threads in the Beer Talk section, what are your favourite Canadian macro lagers?

    I personally enjoy Molson Canadian and Granville Lager (though I haven't had it in a couple years) and have been known to drink a Keith's or Sleemans on occasion.
     
  2. liamt07

    liamt07 Pooh-Bah (2,657) Jul 26, 2009 Canada (ON)
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    Old Style Pilsner. Absolute staple.
     
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  3. wordemupg

    wordemupg Grand Pooh-Bah (3,187) Feb 11, 2009 Canada (AB)
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    Does Creemore count?
     
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  4. thehyperduck

    thehyperduck Grand Pooh-Bah (4,980) Feb 26, 2006 Canada (ON)
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    Upper Canada Lager... very cheap, and surprisingly un-terrible.

    Canadian or Kokanee will also work for me, although I have not spent money on either one in a very long time. Hockley brews a Georgian Bay Beer that isn't bad (for what it is), too.
     
  5. iguenard

    iguenard Zealot (594) Jan 30, 2006 Canada (QC)
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    Rickard's Red? Thats about as low as I'll go without switching to juice or bourbon.
     
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  6. hoser

    hoser Initiate (0) Feb 17, 2003 Canada (AB)

    Creemore for me although I had a Sapporo today (it is brewed in Guelph)
     
  7. wesbray

    wesbray Initiate (0) Feb 29, 2012 Canada (AB)

    I actually don't mind most of the Rickards range. I hate it when I order it (usually in Boston Pizza) and it comes with an orange slice though.
     
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  8. CalgaryFMC

    CalgaryFMC Initiate (0) Aug 2, 2013 Canada (AB)

    Rickards Blonde, classified as a German pils here, is alright. The guy who said Pils above wins it. That's a prairie classic and I'd still drink it, for the nostalgia if not for the green apple taste. :slight_smile:
     
  9. kjyost

    kjyost Initiate (0) May 4, 2008 Canada (MB)

    Fort Garry / Two Rivers Lager. It's at my curling club and my buddies order pitchers.
     
  10. mtomlins

    mtomlins Pooh-Bah (1,585) Mar 12, 2010 Canada (ON)
    Pooh-Bah

    What about Steam Whistle Pils, is that macro enough?
     
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  11. wesbray

    wesbray Initiate (0) Feb 29, 2012 Canada (AB)

    I enjoy this beer when i'm in Ontario. Wish more places would get it on tap here.
     
  12. liamt07

    liamt07 Pooh-Bah (2,657) Jul 26, 2009 Canada (ON)
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    Fort Garry producing > 6 million barrels a year? Good for them.
     
  13. kjyost

    kjyost Initiate (0) May 4, 2008 Canada (MB)

    Didn't know it was that much (it seems like a lot). Their number one seller and from what I hear profit maker is still their 6.2% Stone Cold Raft in 2L plastic bottles that is the same wort I drink with added sugar.

    The good thing is that they've started inching towards becoming a player in the local scene with their Brewmaster's releases. IMHO they are still hampered by the size of their system. They need to brew boatloads (200 HL IIRC) of any beer they choose to make. That said they lagered their Dopplebock for over 4 months in a tank and didn't filter it so they are committed to what they are doing.
     
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