Best Knock-’em-Back Beers

Just appreciate these beers for what they are — quaffable.

By Don McSwiney for Avenue Calgary's June edition.

Don McSwiney’s beer drinking resume includes 25 years of enthusiastic consumption, as a private citizen and member of The Dino Martinis. Turn-ons include long walks on the beach, beer, discovering great new beer and talking or writing about beer. Turn-offs include beer snobs and those unwilling to give different beer styles a chance.

 

  • Jackrabbit
  • Tijuana Güera
  • Shorty Rhinelander Export Beer
  • Saigon Export
  • Velvet Fog
  • Cactus Lime Lager
  • Stock Ale
  • Coopers Sparkling Ale
  • Blue Buck
Blue Buck

Phillips Beer, Victoria, B.C.

5.0%

An okay beer but not particularly memorable. It colours in the lines with restrained hops and a vaguely grassy profile, and, uh, what was I talking about?

Where to drink it: On the deck.

Pairing: A ham and cheese sandwich.