Beer Lao

[Goanna]

I got this badboy in Makro Ubon a few days ago for 840 baht. This is only 35 baht a bottle, and they only had the one box.

 

A couple days later, checked Ubon Yasothon, but they only had dark at 1500. I like dark, but too exy.

 

 

[Isan Farang]

1 hour ago, Goanna said:

I got this badboy in Makro Ubon a few days ago for 840 baht. This is only 35 baht a bottle, and they only had the one box.

 

A couple days later, checked Ubon Yasothon, but they only had dark at 1500. I like dark, but too exy.

 

 

A couple days later, checked Ubon Yasothon  but they only had dark at 1500.

 

Whare and what outlet did you find the dark ?

 

You best check the expiry date as  I have never observed Beer Lao Light for 840 Baht per box at Makro.

[Goanna]

Sorry. Makro Yaso. The girl at the alco counter called a guy over, and there was a discussion, so maybe a mistake. The box was near the Coronas.

[Justfine]

Is Beer Lao the most exciting thing in Isaan these days?

 

 

 

 

[transam]

47 minutes ago, Justfine said:

Is Beer Lao the most exciting thing in Isaan these days?

 

 

 

 

Depends what YOU think is exciting...

[Justfine]

1 minute ago, transam said:

Depends what YOU think is exciting...

Average beer exciting?

[transam]

1 minute ago, Justfine said:

Average beer exciting?

Then beer Lao is a breath of fresh air in Isaan for beer drinkers, the same as the rest of LOS for many..

[Justfine]

1 minute ago, transam said:

Then beer Lao is a breath of fresh air in Isaan for beer drinkers, the same as the rest of LOS for many..

You can buy Euro beers.

[transam]

1 minute ago, Justfine said:

You can buy Euro beers.

We know that but for me personally I prefer Beer Lao to many beers on offer...

[Justfine]

1 minute ago, transam said:

We know that but for me personally I prefer Beer Lao to many beers on offer...

Good for you.

[DILLIGAD]

Good for you.

It’s a lot more enjoyable than posting one-lines on here, about subjects that clearly don’t interest you.
Cheers!


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[Justfine]

26 minutes ago, DILLIGAD said:

It’s a lot more enjoyable than posting one-lines on here, about subjects that clearly don’t interest you.
Cheers!


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Then why respond?

[transam]

43 minutes ago, Justfine said:

Then why respond?

Mon ami, there are times when one must....

[Isan Farang]

On ‎2‎/‎18‎/‎2018 at 3:51 PM, MJCM said:

@Isan Farang

 

Have you ever tried this Belgian beer called Hoegaarden ? This one also has a cloudy appearance. Have seen it for sale in Tops, I really like it !

 

 

 

 

I would hope this beer is the best available going by the cost, I pulled a small bottle today at Lotus just to sample, its now in the fridge to await the verdict. The print on the label appears different from your picture ?

[DILLIGAD]

I would hope this beer is the best available going by the cost, I pulled a small bottle today at Lotus just to sample, its now in the fridge to await the verdict. The print on the label appears different from your picture ?

It’s a lovely wheat beer with a hint of lemon. I don’t like the pink (rose) version. It’s always been an expensive beer. I remember paying £7 a pint in Chelsea about 15 years ago.


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[Isan Farang]

27 minutes ago, DILLIGAD said:

It’s a lovely wheat beer with a hint of lemon. I don’t like the pink (rose) version. It’s always been an expensive beer. I remember paying £7 a pint in Chelsea about 15 years ago.


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I hope I have lost my taste buds with all the chilly, at 300 Baht per bottle its not cheap, its makes the Guinness at 220 Baht at the Irish Pub look a good deal.

 

I spied the one with the red label

Edited February 20, 2018 by Isan Farang
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[Goanna]

Beer Lao is exceptional in Thailand. Or anywhere. On a par with Angkor from Cambodia. This discussion started about this. Not some cat or civet piss from the black forest. Hahahaaa. Just kidding. But beer lao is  a very good drop.

[highlander403]

as of lunch time today there were 2 cases on the shelf at makro ubon

 

 

Edited February 21, 2018 by highlander403

[SantiSuk]

22 hours ago, highlander403 said:

as of lunch time today there were 2 cases on the shelf at makro ubon

 

 

As of 5pm yesterday (I reckon you must have been there in the morning of the same day) there were about 6 - and I bought one for Ubon Hash!

 

We have to put a limit of one bottle per hasher, given that it costs around twice the price (or more) of a can or small bottle of our staple beers (Leo/Singha/Federbrau/Archa/Chang in that order of popularity).

 

They must have stocked up after you left!

 

Stock-outs are thankfully unusual at that store. At Warin Makro on the other side of town I think that the rumours that they sell it there are wishful thinking, but I haven't looked for a couple of months. I've given up shopping for beer there as they only seem to have loads of high volume product (not even selling cases of 24 small Leo bottles IME).

[sappersrest]

At last one of the most sensible topics on tv for ages, what we need is beer, beer and more beer.

[Isan Farang]

On ‎2‎/‎20‎/‎2018 at 5:31 PM, DILLIGAD said:

It’s a lovely wheat beer with a hint of lemon. I don’t like the pink (rose) version. It’s always been an expensive beer. I remember paying £7 a pint in Chelsea about 15 years ago.


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That Hoegaarden is nice kit but in all truth I prefer the Franziskaner.

 

This for me is the best I have sampled on what's available at my location. Its been out of stock for a while and today when I went to Tops the girl informed me they just received a new batch. Try this one and give me your thoughts

[Goanna]

6 hours ago, SantiSuk said:

As of 5pm yesterday (I reckon you must have been there in the morning of the same day) there were about 6 - and I bought one for Ubon Hash!

 

We have to put a limit of one bottle per hasher, given that it costs around twice the price (or more) of a can or small bottle of our staple beers (Leo/Singha/Federbrau/Archa/Chang in that order of popularity).

 

They must have stocked up after you left!

 

Stock-outs are thankfully unusual at that store. At Warin Makro on the other side of town I think that the rumours that they sell it there are wishful thinking, but I haven't looked for a couple of months. I've given up shopping for beer there as they only seem to have loads of high volume product (not even selling cases of 24 small Leo bottles IME).

Oh, so there are 2 Makro in Ubon? Aha. I don't  visit often, but will have to look closer.

 

Hashers sounds like the Irish pub. Visited 2 weeks ago. Very nice place. Nice staff.

Edited February 22, 2018 by Goanna

[Isan Farang]

35 minutes ago, Goanna said:

Oh, so there are 2 Makro in Ubon? Aha. I don't  visit often, but will have to look closer.

 

Hashers sounds like the Irish pub. Visited 2 weeks ago. Very nice place. Nice staff.

 

[BShifty]

Well I suppose such a taxation schedule will only facilitate the growth in micro-breweries.  I have heard a few whispers that are starting to get some traction in Thailand. 

Believe Micro Breweries are illegal in Thailand.
https://www.google.com.au/amp/amp.abc.net.au/article/9265138


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[khwaibah]

54 minutes ago, BShifty said:

Believe Micro Breweries are illegal in Thailand.
https://www.google.com.au/amp/amp.abc.net.au/article/9265138


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Not correct. The system is letting them brew and all beer has to be consumed on the premises.https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/illegal-homebrewed-beers-thailand/index.html  Also 7 Elven is selling a craft beer made in Thailand but it is ship to Australia then shipped back and they pay the import fees.  http://www.khaosodenglish.com/life/food/2017/12/27/7-eleven-sell-cans-thai-craft-beer/

[puchooay]

I've just bought a case of Lao Dark from Makro Buriram. There are 2 cases left. 

[Thai Chi]

3 hours ago, puchooay said:

I've just bought a case of Lao Dark from Makro Buriram. There are 2 cases left.

Did you notice if there were any cartons of Beer Lao "Gold" while you were there puchooay?

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[puchooay]

3 hours ago, Thai Chi said:

Did you notice if there were any cartons of Beer Lao "Gold" while you were there puchooay?

No. Only dark. I believe single bottles of Gold are available in Tops, Robinsons.

[Isan Farang]

44 minutes ago, puchooay said:

No. Only dark. I believe single bottles of Gold are available in Tops, Robinsons.

You are correct Makro do not sell Gold, only light and dark.

 

Tops at my location sell all 3 versions but only single bottles.