Beware Beer Vendor Fraud!

[Rockhead269]

During the recent (8-9 June) International Fireworks Festival in Pattaya, my wife and I stopped at what appeared to be an “official” Leo Beer stand on Beach Road. They had all of the Leo Beer banners and Leo logo cups etc. We purchased two 24oz draught (or draft) beers at 80฿ each.  However, suspecting that the plastic cups of beer were somewhat smaller than advertised,  I retained my cup rather than discarding it after enjoying my beverage. Once home, I grabbed the measuring cup from the kitchen and discovered that the beer mug was only 16oz; a full 33% short of what had been advertised and had purchased!!!  Such blatant fraud is all too common here, so beware, and be willing to question everything. 

[johng]

11 minutes ago, Rockhead269 said:

discovered that the beer mug was only 16oz; a full 33% short of what had been advertised and had purchased!

Maybe the beer was also watered down a bit too  could have been 50% short.

 

I stopped drinking Leo after they lowered the alcohol to 5 % reduced contents from 630 to 620ml

and put the price up !!!!!   the taste also changed... switched to Cheers X-tra.

 

[Vacuum]

3 minutes ago, johng said:

I stopped drinking Leo after they lowered the alcohol to 5 %

As far as I know, all beers are rated at 5%. Almost pointless to drink.

[johng]

1 minute ago, Vacuum said:

As far as I know, all beers are rated at 5%. Almost pointless to drink.

Yes most are now 5% or less due to government taxes...Cheers X-tra is stated to be 6%

[Vacuum]

Just now, johng said:

Yes most are now 5% or less due to government taxes...Cheers X-tra is stated to be 6%

Yes, I tried that one once.

[InMyShadow]

20 minutes ago, johng said:

Yes most are now 5% or less due to government taxes...Cheers X-tra is stated to be 6%

Ughhhh I would rather drop a vodka shot in any other beer. 

 

Cheers taste like sandpaper and what huge mistake sampling the berry beer (I think) 3 months ago and still have the taste in mouth 

[FritsSikkink]

I would like to see the ad, as I very much doubt they advertised in "oz"

[johng]

22 minutes ago, InMyShadow said:

Cheers taste like sandpaper and what huge mistake sampling the berry beer (I think) 3 months ago and still have the taste in mouth 

yeah I didn't like the  rice berry or the strawberry beer either. Tapper was ok to my taste

 

[InMyShadow]

5 minutes ago, johng said:

yeah I didn't like the  rice berry or the strawberry beer either. Tapper was ok to my taste

 

Nearly tried tapper yesterday. Never noticed it before 

[ukrules]

1 hour ago, Rockhead269 said:

 We purchased two 24oz draught

Were they advertising it as 24oz ? That's just over 700 ml, a kind of unusual size for a metric country, 16 oz on the other hand is about half a liter - a common serving size.

 

I've never noticed anything advertised in fluid ounce portions, maybe I just didn't notice before.

 

It sounds like they gave you the smaller glass and pocketed the difference.

 

[Rockhead269]

It was very clearly displayed as “24oz”. And yes I am aware that Thailand often sells beverages in SI units, but they also sell beer by the pint in many bars  (through they don’t advertise whether US or Imperial pint). And no, I did not take a photo of the displayed advertisement at their roadside beer stall. 

[simon43]

...and discovered that the beer mug was only 16oz; a full 33% short of what had been advertised and had purchased!!!

 

I don't know how you sleep at night - you need to get a hobby ?

[Tacuisse]

There is always something worse - such as village gasoline vendors who have discovered ethanol-containing fuels can tolerate a certain amount of water addition.

[johng]

27 minutes ago, Tacuisse said:

fuels can tolerate a certain amount of water addition.

Yes it gives the top end a good cleaning and maybe even a small power increase. !!! ?

[tingtongtourist]

its a clever marketing.

my guess is the cups hold 24oz if filled right to the top but with head on beer its always be short.

 

the pub were worse scamming in Bkk.

One Thai barman who think nobody watching him

when not much beer gets poured, the first gassy pull he put in a glass and put aside to settle.

later on he will pour the next customer beer into that previous glass with the slops..even if it not the same beer!

[Rockhead269]

It was very clearly displayed as “24oz”. And yes I am aware that Thailand often sells beverages in SI units, but they also sell beer by the pint in many bars  (through they don’t advertise whether US or Imperial pint). And no, I did not take a photo of the displayed advertisement at their roadside beer stall. 

 

This was not “clever marketing”. The glass, when filled completely to the brim, had a maximum capacity of 18 fluid oz. Please don’t “guess” or ASSUME anything!  Just read the post. This was outright fraud. Par or the course in Thailand, and done with a Thai Smile!  

Edited June 17, 2018 by Rockhead269
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[Orton Rd]

I have moved from cheers xtra to the new tapper, it's stronger and not a bad price at 53 baht in 7/11

[Dick Crank]

Have had some of the worst flat and warm drafts in Thailand that I've ever tasted anywhere.

 

i do still enjoy a bottled tiger now and again if it's cold.

 

if you actually wanted those extra ounces you won half the battle.

 

 

[Formaleins]

15 hours ago, johng said:

Yes most are now 5% or less due to government taxes...Cheers X-tra is stated to be 6%

Cheers Xtra is not a bad beer, have you tried Red Horse from San Miguel? 640mL and 6% Alcohol. comes in at between 47-49 Baht, you can usually get it at Tesco.

[malt25]

14 hours ago, simon43 said:

 

 

 

I don't know how you sleep at night - you need to get a hobby ?

You don't think measuring plastic beer cups is classified as his hobby ?

Sorry, I couldn't help it.

[johng]

have you tried Red Horse from San Miguel? 640mL and 6% Alcohol. comes in at between 47-49 Baht, you can usually get it at Tesco.

No I'll have to give Red Horse a try.

[joebrown]

Until recently I was buying Cheers Xtra from Tescolotus Express in Phetchabun province, and found the taste better than the watery offerings from Leo and Chang'

However, my local 7/11 has just started to stock Tapper. I'd only previously seen this in Hua Hin and found it had a deeper taste, and great when ice cold.

IMO Tapper is the best canned beer on sale in LOS!

[connda]

Once you've had good craft beer from anywhere on the planet, you then understand that all Thai commercial lager is tasteless pig swill. 

[Stupooey]

22 minutes ago, connda said:

Once you've had good craft beer from anywhere on the planet, you then understand that all Thai commercial lager is tasteless pig swill. 

The problem is that a good "living" craft beer does not travel well, and needs to be consumed close to its source. Not possible in Thailand.

[melovethai]

enjoy life, dont try to micromanage it. We all sometimes have something not right happen to us, so smile and enjoy. Sad having to post about being ripped off a $1

 

[FritsSikkink]

12 hours ago, Rockhead269 said:

It was very clearly displayed as “24oz”. And yes I am aware that Thailand often sells beverages in SI units, but they also sell beer by the pint in many bars  (through they don’t advertise whether US or Imperial pint). And no, I did not take a photo of the displayed advertisement at their roadside beer stall. 

 

This was not “clever marketing”. The glass, when filled completely to the brim, had a maximum capacity of 18 fluid oz. Please don’t “guess” or ASSUME anything!  Just read the post. This was outright fraud. Par or the course in Thailand, and done with a Thai Smile!  

"I grabbed the measuring cup from the kitchen and discovered that the beer mug was only 16oz"

Now it is 18, post a couple more times and you will have the desired 24 ?

[Cochrane]

My wife and I also went to this year's firework show. We saw the Leo stand opposite Central Shopping Centre, bought four large perfectly chilled cans of Leo for 50b each, then sat on the beach and enjoyed the show which, incidentally, was absolutely free and fantastic.

 

I would advise the OP not to trust any draught beer (anywhere in the world) at similar events and I am not only talking about a short measure but also suspect quality. Stick to sealed cans or bottles.

 

 

[ChidlomDweller]

40 minutes ago, melovethai said:

enjoy life, dont try to micromanage it. We all sometimes have something not right happen to us, so smile and enjoy. Sad having to post about being ripped off a $1

 

I don't think he's losing sleep over 6 ounces of beer.  The point is that such a big company engages in this deception.  Multiply this $1 by millions of purchases a year.

Edited June 18, 2018 by ChidlomDweller

[ChidlomDweller]

Best "local" beer I've found by far is Beer Lao, both the light and dark.  It's slightly more expensive than Thai beers, but I'd rather have 2 good beers than 3 insipid ones.

[digger70]

18 hours ago, johng said:

Yes most are now 5% or less due to government taxes...Cheers X-tra is stated to be 6%

Maybe you should check that,,,, it maybe 4.5,,,,       

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