Type: Lager/pilsner
ABV: 4.6%
Origin: Leuven, Belgium
Overall impression: Light sweetness with a pronounced dry hoppy finish
Born from 600 years of brewing tradition in the Belgian town of Leuven,
achieving the distinctive taste of our Stella Artois lager is by no means
simple.
Only through using expertly balanced malted barley, the finest European Saaz
hops, and classic brewing methods can our Stella Artois brewmasters create such
a superior golden elixir that simply must be savoured.
And the best way to do so? The Belgian way, of course: perfectly poured, sipped
from a Chalice, and enjoyed in the company of friends with a nibble of something
delicious.
Santé!
Serving
Best served chilled in our iconic Chalice.
A medium hop intensity, along with some residual sweetness from its malts makes
Stella Artois is a versatile beer when pairing with food.
Food Pairing
Stella Artois pairs well with salmon, tuna and marbled meat. Its bitterness
offers a pleasing contrast with sweet reductions and sauces and its carbonation
means it pairs well with rich and fried foods, as long as their intensity is not
too high.
Home-Run Pairing
Beer Battered Fish and Chips
There are several flavor bridges and complementary elements between Stella
Artois and fish and chips. Firstly Stella Artois can actually be used in the
cooking stage, with Stella Artois' carbonation adding a lovely lightness to the
batter and also a slight cracker and nutty flavours to the dish.
The beer's intensity is also just at the right level to stand up against the
fried fish without stealing the show or being overwhelmed, whilst the
carbonation helps cleanse the palate. The slight floral notes from the hops and
residual sweetness from the malts will play nicely alongside the acidity of a
squeeze of lemon or a dash of vinegar which often accompanies the fish. Finally,
the gentle hop bitterness will offset any sweetness from any complementary mushy
peas on the side.
Retail Availability
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