Molson Candian Lager - If this was a radio station...

Fun fact: According to the stats, more Canadian's than Australians have checked out this blog (they're currently 2nd on the list, visitors from the US are miles ahead in number 1 most visited position.) And in absolute pure coincidence today, we're tucking into a Canadian brew and finding out whether it's a worthy salute to our beer drinking brothers and sisters up north.

Ever been to Canada?: No my life is a Mighty Mighty Bosstone lyric 'I've been close to folks who have.' Did visit the US once years ago but don't remember drinking any Canadian beers so the point here is moot.

What are you trying this one with?: A big lump of deliciously cooked scotch fillet steak. Lightly salted and seared on both sides for a couple of minutes before spending the rest of its very short life finishing off in the oven. Glorious.

So what am I smelling here?: A slight waft of corn.

Initial thoughts: It bubbles away like a high school science experiment and the head fades away quicker than a high school media production project. It's crisp, it's refreshing, it's a touch on the sweet side. Taste and after taste? There's really not much to brag about here.

Overall: It's an easy going run of the mill brew that you could quite happily chug down on a lazy afternoon/night while frying up a big hunk of meat. However it's a touch sweet, there's no real flavors to brag about and not nearly as memorable as some other drops we've partaken in so far. You know those radio stations that use the claim 'Easy listening?' - this one's the beer version, 'Easy Drinking.' It's relaxed and doesn't look to stand out but sometimes that kind of beer is just the one you need.

3 out of 5 Maple Leafs.