In the land of McDavid, Edmonton that is, although after the 4 Nations win Canada is probably the land of McDavid. At least until the next Oilers Leafs game. I’ve always been a buy local kinda guy, especially when it comes to beer. Shout out to O’Byrnes Irish Pub for some traditional “Irish” offerings like their lemon pepper wings and a Edmonton brewed Polar Park pilsner.
A super clear light golden pour, no real aroma, smells chill if that’s possible. The taste is lager sweet with a very dry finish and a slightly bitter aftertaste. It has a full creamy mouthfeel. Creamy and crisp? Sounds contradictory and complementary as the same time.
Nature Boy meets Noah of the North
But wait, there’s more. Polar Park is a brew and a zoo. And Man of the North is not a reference to Connor McDavid even though the actual land of McDavid is just North of Toronto in Richmond Hill. But it is a pilsner and a TV show, and actually a man. Al Oeming , the real Man of the North, was aptly nicknamed Noah of the North for his impressive collection of wild animals. Many layers to this onion. *
North is a relative term, Edmonton is North to many, but for the residents of Cambridge Bay Edmonton is the sunny South. Now we have our bearings straight, and we are still South of the Bering Straight. ** Enough back and forth on the North.
I thoroughly enjoyed this brew, it had a relaxing vibe, a mellowing effect, or was it affect? Certainly more relaxing than dealing with our pedantic pain in the posterior editor.***
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