Original Lager
The first creation by
our Brewmaster and
an “original” of
Okanagan Spring.
Rich and hoppy, our Original Lager is a naturally brewed beer with a well balanced and clean taste. Truth be told, this is the one that helped launch the craft beer movement in BC back in 1985.
In life and in lagering, longer is better.
The word “lagering” simply means “aging”, and the lagering period for this beer is longer than most. Extra aging is a commitment that we have made to our lagers, and we believe it sets us apart from all the others.
Okanagan Spring Recipes – Original Lager
Beef Chimichangas
Pairs very well with Mexican food or chicken.Cooking Method
- Trim roast of all fat and cut into large chunks, say 1 by 3 inches. In a large frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium high heat. Brown the meat.
- You may have to turn the heat up when you first add the meat. As the pieces brown, remove them and place in a stock pot.
- Place the next 8 ingredients in the stock pot. Cook on low heat,simmer with the lid on, for 2 1/2 hours.
- Remove the roast chunks and place on cutting board and shred the meat with two forks. Place the shredded beef back into the pot with the juice and keep warm.
- In a frying pan, heat 1 1/2 inches of vegetable oil to medium high heat. Heat two flour tortillas (fajita or regular size) in the microwave for 35 seconds on low. You want to heat the tortillas so they are soft enough and they won’t break when folding.
Pairs very well with Mexican food or chicken.
- 3lb. chuck roast, trimmed of all visible fat
- 1 can diced tomato with basil, garlic and oregano
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup OKANAGAN SPRING ORIGINAL LAGER
- 1 1/2 cups beef or chicken broth
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 – 4.oz. can diced green chile
- 1 tsp. oregano
- 16 flour tortillas, fajita or regular size
- vegetable oil for frying
- 1 lb. of shredded mild cheddar or Mexican cheese blend
(serves 6 to 8 people or 14 to 15 chimichangas)
Ingredients:
Recipe Provided by Chef Francois
www.mychefsolutions.comBest Serving Temperature
As a quick guide, the darker the beer, the warmer the temperature to let those full flavours come on out to play.
Colour Scale
Based on the “Lovibond Units” beer colour scale, we know that it’s a great indicator of flavour. Especially if, like ours, it’s all-natural.
First Brewed in BC
Check the official records: many of our beer styles were the first to be brewed in BC.