We had eaten very good cold chicken at noon but this was still famous chicken country, so we had poularde de Bresse and a bottle of Montagny, a light, pleasant white wine of the neighborhood.
Early sandwiches stayed close to the original idea, they were designed for quick eating initially by men doing business at coffee houses or playing cards, and then for more mixed tea parties, ball buffets, and light suppers.
If people want something that's cold and refreshing, and they don't want too much flavor maybe, they don't want anything too hop-forward or they don't want a real ale that might be a little bit warmer, then go for a lager.
My light, buttery crunch (which is all the more delightful if you toast me until I'm fragrant) allows me to add just enough texture to a dish to make it interesting without creating a strain on your jaw.