- The No. 1 Beer Contest -

[jackr]

A real pint of Guinness wins hands down, if available. If not, Tiger or Kloster. Chang or Singha good with a big chunk of ice. Heineken, however, has to be the worst tasting lager ever, PISS!!!

[RDN]

A real pint of Guinness wins hands down...

Agreed - but you gotta go to Ireland to get it

[bmanly]

My choice is Heineken mostly for taste and price. You can usually find a bar somewhere doing a happy hour with them. When out of town travelling I drink big bottles of Leo that I buy from 7/11's for 35 baht, love it

[kankaroo]

Most people are surprised when I tell them that my absolute fave beer in Thailand is Thai Beer- ie the strongest beer(6.5%) which is brewed under Boon Rawd makers of Singha NOT Leo beer which is stated in the choice list.

I love a really strong tasting beer and feel that Singha and Heineken although quality beers are far too watery. I also cant stand the taste of Leo or Tiger besides the fact that I cant get drunk on them. Used to drink Chang but it tastes horrible compared to Thai beer.

Only thing is very few places sell it, only 7-11's and the like. Funny that it is cheaper, stronger and better quality than Chang but still not very popular.

For my next post I think I will start the Thai Beer appreciation thread

[IamMaiC]

For my next post I think I will start the Thai Beer appreciation thread

Are you going to supply members with samples for tatse testing??

[Jockstar]

I voted other. i do like tiger. Pity we cant get Lao beer here. I really enjoy that. Suprised to see Heineken is leading. Its ok. If its a choice Singa or Heineken, then its got to be the latter. I also like Kloster. I think there should be a vote for all beer. But then i'm Scottish and a pisshead!

[SweGuava]

Singha beer don't ask no questions,

Singha beer don't tell no lies...

(The Pogues)

But I rather have a Kilkenny when I can find one.

[NedKelly]

Most of the Thai beer is piss. Have to drink it with ice Thai style and even chuck in a bit of fresh lime and imagine it is corona...haha.......then it's ok. But a cold stubby of VB goes down real well.....no ice please !

[kankaroo]

Jockstar, as a fellow Scot I dont think we can afford to be fussy when it comes to the selection of beers that we have here in Thailand. I mean Tennents and McEwans! I didnt even drink that pish when I lived there. You would think that the best producer of whisky on the planet could at least roll out a decent beer or two eh? But mentioning that I used to love drinking cold Super-T's, a habit a picked up in my young and (innocent ) years. Ma mates still take the piss outta me for that, but I enjoyes it

Cheers!

[MaiSonJai]

None of he ones listed.

If I have the choice, I prefer Belgian beers.

Trappist

Chimay

Rochefort

Orval

Others

Hoegaarden

Ciney

Leffe

Duvel

Geuze

Grimbergen

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<deleted>, you have never been to Belgium, have you?

You can find some of them in Thailand.

But not often and not cheap, I agree, unfortunately...

[igotworms]

I like me Tigers in Thailand. Heinken smells of skunk, but can also get you to where you want to go.

Elsewhere...it's Labatt Crystal, Molson Ex, Rolling Rock, Corona/Sol and anything else within reach.

[RDN]

If we're talking about beers/lagers not available in Thailand, then it's Boags for me - Tasmanian lager.

[Totster]

I've always had a bit of a passion for Castle Lager

totster

[richb2004]

Guinness when I can bring myself to pay the 160Baht per can price, which isn’t that often.

Cider is a little better at 100 baht per bottle.

Otherwise Chang with an addition of Blackcurrant cordial. I hate all lager, but it tastes ok this way.

[JimmyGreaves]

Guinness. To be sure to be sure!

[Totster]

Otherwise Chang with an addition of Blackcurrant cordial.

Arrggghhh sacrilege

totster

[350torana]

On the subject of Chang . Anyone know the alcho % of Chang draught? Not sure if it even a draught,I mean Chang on tap, which seems quite common nowadays(espeically at the ole 69 baht bbq buffets). It doesn't seem as strong as the norm to me.

[Martin_F]

Chang - it's a mans beer!

Seriously though - I associate it it with some great nights in the past in Thailand. Incidentally, a mate I was backpacking with through Thailand years ago sought to try and import some Chang into the U.K but found out it would be basically impossible to import it into Europe since one or more of the ingredients are not allowed... Hmmm, that explains a few things

I understand that you can now get Chang in the UK. It is not as strong as the one sold in Thai for import duties resaons. Try the Asian supermarkets (checkout Thailand UK website (http://www.thailand-uk.com) for details.

But I would not buy it in the UK when you can buy British or European brands.

[Martin_F]

On the subject of Chang . Anyone know the alcho % of Chang draught? Not sure if it even a draught,I mean Chang on tap, which seems quite common nowadays(espeically at the ole 69 baht bbq buffets). It doesn't seem as strong as the norm to me.

It's probably because they add something to it!!!!!!

[thatguy]

i am proud to admit,

that I,

helped bring guinness stout to the state of vermont

the details shall remain.

xtg

[bollox]

On the  subject of Chang . Anyone know the alcho % of Chang draught? Not sure if it even a draught,I mean Chang on tap, which seems quite common nowadays(espeically at the ole 69 baht bbq buffets). It doesn't seem as strong as the  norm to me.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

they say its 4.9 % but i doubt it vey much.

by the way the beer garden festival begins on 1st November till end of 2004. where will u guys be ?

[stevehaigh]

Leo tastes fine to me, it's cheep too. but it's not on your list.

[Doctor John]

Asahi Dry.

[DJ_Tom]

Asahi Dry. 

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Yes, by far the best beer I've had.

[Pink Mist]

now I mean

[jayenram]

I think Archa should now be added to the list. Not as tasty as *chang* but at 1% abv less, one can stay upright for another hour or so.

Regarding worldwide 'best beer', Timothy Taylor's Best Bitter (not Landlord) is at the top of my list.

TT

http://www.timothy-taylor.co.uk/#

Do they still have Dogbolter in Freemantle?

[Backpack_thailand]

GUINNESS - A REAL man's drink...!!!

[Crazy Dave]

Most people are surprised when I tell them that my absolute fave beer in Thailand is Thai Beer- ie the strongest beer(6.5%) which is brewed under Boon Rawd makers of Singha NOT Leo beer which is stated in the choice list.

I love a really strong tasting beer and feel that Singha and Heineken although quality beers are far too watery. I also cant stand the taste of Leo or Tiger besides the fact that I cant get drunk on them. Used to drink Chang but it tastes horrible compared to Thai beer.

Only thing is very few places sell it, only 7-11's and the like. Funny that it is cheaper, stronger and better quality than Chang but still not very popular.

For my next post I think I will start the Thai Beer appreciation thread 

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Yep that Thai beer is pretty amazing stuff, last time i drunk it it reminded me of the film the exorcist, up until that day i did not believe that you could projectile vomit so far, I shall stick to heinickens from now on

[RDN]

If anyone can tell me where I can get a regular supply of this golden nectar in Phuket, I'll buy 'em a slab!

[timonase]

I thought the poll was about what people drink while they are in Thailand, not whats their favourite beer in general.

Well, as i am from germany, i like a good Wheat beer, but mostlikly brands they dont have here.

Coming back to the poll, i thinks the best value for money is beer chang.