Here are easy-drinking, approachable ales with a lightly hoppy presentation and enough gentle malt flavours to satisfy repeat samplings. Think blond kolsches, cream ales, and dry-hopped wheat ales. Minimal bitterness and a range of malts - from honey and caramel to a touch of toast - suggest clean-flavoured companions like spring rolls and grilled chicken.
GOLD:
Parallel 49's Jerkface 9000
(Vancouver)
A hazy, musky American wheat ale goosed with lemon/stone fruit and strong hops
SILVER:
Bridge Brewing's Wunderbar Kolsch
(North Vancouver)
Lightly hoppy kolsch pours a hazy gold and carries light hops, finishing with a nice lemony tang
BRONZE:
Mission Springs Brewing's Bombshell Blonde Ale
(Mission)
A simple thirst-quencher of a ko7 that's crisp and sessionable, veering toward corn lager
Craft Beer Awards 2015: Hybrid
Here are easy-drinking, approachable ales with a lightly hoppy presentation and enough gentle malt flavours to satisfy repeat samplings. Think blond kolsches, cream ales, and dry-hopped wheat ales. Minimal bitterness and a range of malts - from honey and caramel to a touch of toast - suggest clean-flavoured companions like...
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May 30, 2015