Leo No. 8 - Strong Brew

[Baht Simpson]

I tried Boon Rawd's new beer last night.  It's touted as a strong beer but is still only 5.1 % ABV compared to the standard Leo at 5%. It does seem a little stronger in taste though and slightly better than the standard, although that's not saying much.  Interesting that they use Noble hops. At least they're trying harder.

 

Like most Thai beers though it's much of a muchness and slightly more expensive.

[Donekys]

It has no taste and a stink to it. Stick to the regular Leo!

[me4175]

Their sorry ass answer to Chang 25 (which is really good).

[Lt Frank Bullitt]

I'm still waiting for a Leo Light 3.5% ????

[GreasyFingers]

If you want something stronger try Tappers, 6.5%. Beers with higher alcohol content taste better to me.

[Guderian]

3 minutes ago, GreasyFingers said:

If you want something stronger try Tappers, 6.5%. Beers with higher alcohol content taste better to me.

 

Of all the "new" beers that have appeared over the last few years, Tapper is the only one I'll touch. I find the rest of them to have unpleasant flavours and odours, probably from too many chemical additives. Remember, there's no Rheinheitsgebot here, they can stick anything they feel like in the beers.

[natway09]

They are not beers, they are lagers

[CH1961]

Alcohol advertising in public forum? 

Is'nt it a bit dangerous? 

[dbrenn]

The Thais do a lot of things really well, but their beer tastes like cat's <deleted>.

[T Lee]

Yes, but well chilled on a hot day - first rate cat (****)!

[EVENKEEL]

Is the new Leo 8 similar to Heinekin? 

[Oldie]

On 11/19/2020 at 10:51 PM, Donekys said:

It has no taste and a stink to it. Stick to the regular Leo!

 

Perhaps better to wait for number 9. 9 is a lucky number in Thailand. 

[oldhippy]

36 minutes ago, EVENKEEL said:

Is the new Leo 8 similar to Heinekin? 

Being Belgian, I like your sarcasm.

 

[EVENKEEL]

20 minutes ago, oldhippy said:

Being Belgian, I like your sarcasm.

 

No sarcasm, sorry. I used to drink Leo but switched to Heinekin. I'm not a fan of heavy, dark beer.

[jastheace]

I've got a suggestion for the 'Singha Corporation'. 

Try and find the old recipe for Leo when it was 5.5%, and tasted ok, very drinkable. 

relabel it as 'Leo AIW' (as it was), or 'Leo BTO' (back to original).

as all beers seem to have been messed around with around the same time, 2008/2009?, i'm sure it would prove very popular, once again.

[Sametboy2019]

Strong brew. 0.1 % stronger????

[oldhippy]

4 hours ago, EVENKEEL said:

No sarcasm, sorry. I used to drink Leo but switched to Heinekin. I'm not a fan of heavy, dark beer.

Try Duvel or Orval or Westmalle or Hoegaerden or or or.......

[JeffersLos]

There were cans of Celtic Amber in my local 7-11 last week.

 

But only 4%

 

Has anyone here tried it? 

 

Maybe it is just a rebrand of Black Dragon Red Beer. 

Edited November 22, 2020 by JeffersLos

[Lt Frank Bullitt]

On 11/22/2020 at 11:07 PM, JeffersLos said:

There were cans of Celtic Amber in my local 7-11 last week.

 

But only 4%

 

Has anyone here tried it? 

 

Maybe it is just a rebrand of Black Dragon Red Beer. 

Tastes like water, as you mentioned probably rebranded from the black dragon, which also tasted like water IMO

[Thunder26]

On 11/22/2020 at 11:07 PM, JeffersLos said:

There were cans of Celtic Amber in my local 7-11 last week.

 

But only 4%

 

Has anyone here tried it? 

 

Maybe it is just a rebrand of Black Dragon Red Beer. 

It's the Black Dragon Red Beer and it is not good in my opinion. New can design but the taste didn't improve.

[vogie]

Does this Leo 8 taste like normal Leo or is it a completely different taste?

[Thunder26]

I tried it today and it is very close to Singha Reserve tastewise. It is sweet and smooth. Big improvement from the normal Leo. However I wish it was more hoppier ???? 

Edited November 26, 2020 by Thunder26

[Thunder26]

5 hours ago, vogie said:

Does this Leo 8 taste like normal Leo or is it a completely different taste?

I would say it is quite different, very close to Singha Reserve.

[Thunder26]

I've had another session with Leo No.8 and I could tell for sure that the buzz is similar to premium beers, however the taste is a let down. If you are looking for a nice relaxing feeling, then this beer is the right choice. I'm going to experiment more with it. So far I'm quite pleased.

[Thunder26]

On 11/19/2020 at 10:51 PM, Donekys said:

It has no taste and a stink to it. Stick to the regular Leo!

I thought the feeling it brings after drinking it is way better than the regular Leo. In my opinion Leo No.8 could become a hit!

Edited November 28, 2020 by Thunder26

[jomtienisgood]

On 11/21/2020 at 10:48 AM, GreasyFingers said:

If you want something stronger try Tappers, 6.5%. Beers with higher alcohol content taste better to me.

Try Kwak....

[jomtienisgood]

On 11/22/2020 at 11:02 PM, oldhippy said:

Try Duvel or Orval or Westmalle or Hoegaerden or or or.......

Kwak, Delirium Tremens,........

[GreasyFingers]

7 hours ago, jomtienisgood said:

Try Kwak....

Would if I ever saw it. Buying Tapper is a big enough problem for us bushies.

[Tyler Visan]

On 11/21/2020 at 12:08 PM, natway09 said:

They are not beers, they are lagers

Is Lager not a type of beer as is bitter, mild, porter, pilsner etc?

[jomtienisgood]

15 hours ago, GreasyFingers said:

Would if I ever saw it. Buying Tapper is a big enough problem for us bushies.

Ecu?????