Then when I was at Clifford picking up the condiments to sample, I saw the lemon-peach spritzer and the new citrus-guava spritzer, so I picked up both. Unfortunately, by the time this goes to press the lemon spritzers will be sold out, but don't worry as they just started making the new delicious Citrus-Guava Seltzers. Generally, these are not my choice of drinks, preferring beer or whiskey, but as the spritzers go, this is a delicious entry to the market. Clifford brewing has been making them for about a year, but I did not take notice. But now I have finally gotten around to trying them and they are good. It comes in at a relatively low 4.3% alcohol, whereas some of the other spritzers run up to 7% or more. The drink is fruity and refreshing with an excellent guava flavour, though not overpowering. Good by itself on ice and soon I’ll be using it as a cocktail base. It is an excellent alternative to beer so whether you're checking bands out or stopping in for some pinball, pick up a few to take home.
When I was at Clifford for the Gore Parks show, there was a bit of a lineup for beer. That is when I noticed what I had previously overlooked. Clifford carries condiments. The next day I went back and decided to pick some up. Brad Clifford told me that they are made for him with his beer as an ingredient. Not like marmite or vegemite, but more like beer-based mustards and relishes.
There were 5 different varieties when I was there and grabbed two of them: The Porter Beer Jelly and the Black Garlic and Dark Ale Spread. The Black Garlic was strong tasting, both from the garlic and dark ale but with a sweetness that offset the strength of the garlic. It was delicious on my wheat thin crackers. As was the Porter Beer Jelly, which had a similar texture but much different taste. Next I’ll try the mustard with pretzels.
