Stella Artois

Stella Artois is a shining star among the European brewed lagers: cool, crisp, clean, and seeping with tradition. Having been in the Belgian brewing business since several hundred years before the United States were a blip on the radar, it's a wonderful example of European beer execution in one of the world's most classic beer styles and a great alternative to the fine American examples that we see on a regular basis.

Crystal clear and golden yellow when poured into the unique vase shaped Stella Artois glass, the white head froths up just enough to remind you that this is a fresh and tasty Belgian made lager, begging for you to bring it up to your lips. Smooth, classy malt flavors swirl around your palate, balanced with just a hint of noble hop, grassy bitterness in the finish make for an unreasonably quaffable drink. A stunning take on the originally German style and while it's an easy to drink, highly refreshing lager, it is made with an old world subtlety that leaves you wanting to sip it, savor it, rather than watch it disappear too quickly.

Stella Artois was originally brewed in the Christmas season and while enjoyed year round today, it is still a perfect beer to use for celebration. Use a bottle or two and toast with friends and loved ones to new beginnings, graduations, engagements, or your home team winning the big game. Pair it with anything from passed appetizers at a cocktail party to nachos and football.