And with this post
we return briefly to my recent holiday in France, as I wanted to
introduce Provençal beer to you.
Les cigales, the
cicada, were a new acquaintance for me when I encountered them in
Provence. Cicadas are insects that sing a distinct song and hide in
the trees and bushes. The noise can be constant and quite loud. It
reminds me of the sound of crickets, but it is more powerful. I took
this short video footage from a bush in a park in Avignon, have a
listen to the song of the cicada although it's not the greatest
footage.
I also purchased a furry toy cicada to take home with me.
So that's the
insect cicada, and now to the subject that this article is actually
about: the beer named after the creatures. La Bière des Cigales is a crisp, dry and malty lager beer, balanced with a
caramel aftertaste. It has a smooth bitterness to it and it's very
refreshing. It was quite nice to get a decent beer as refreshment as
I didn't always feel like drinking wine. It is especially nice
enjoyed under a tree while the cicadas chirp above.
Your VegHog
