I first heard of Stella Artois in Three Sheets to the Wind. It’s described as a common lager with higher alcohol than most British ales. Brown says that since Stella, like every other beer consumed in British pubs, is served by the pint it has a reputation of being the beer of choice for drunks and bruisers.
Last night I went to a restaurant in Tacoma, WA, the Varsity Grill. I asked what they had on tap and Stella was one of the choices. I had to try it. It was served in a labeled tulip shaped chalice. The serving was a lot less than a pint. I didn’t do a proper tasting but my impression was quite favorable. Stella is light but not flavorless. It is brewed pretty dry but it retains a nice fruity quality. With only the subtlest of bittering, it was a fine companion for the pork chop and sugar peas I had for dinner.
Last night I went to a restaurant in Tacoma, WA, the Varsity Grill. I asked what they had on tap and Stella was one of the choices. I had to try it. It was served in a labeled tulip shaped chalice. The serving was a lot less than a pint. I didn’t do a proper tasting but my impression was quite favorable. Stella is light but not flavorless. It is brewed pretty dry but it retains a nice fruity quality. With only the subtlest of bittering, it was a fine companion for the pork chop and sugar peas I had for dinner.
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I agree with you on the virtues of Stella Artois. Their representatives will provide training on how to properly pour their product from proper rinsing of the specialized tulip glass to the use of its shape to augment the fragrances and aromas the beer can provide. Both Practical and delicious!
Stella Artois ranks high among the import lagers, but I am told real Belgians chuckle over its popularity elsewhere. In no other country is there available a range of beers as rewardingly complex as Belgium, where the beer is the final goal, not the accompanyment.