What Beer Is Local?

[OriginalPoster]

And Budweiser is an American beer, not German.

actually, Budweiser is owned by InBev now

Still doesn't make it German - InBev is a Belgian company.

[OriginalPoster]

And Budweiser is an American beer, not German.

actually, Budweiser is owned by InBev now

But, it is still an American style lager.

What's an American style lager?

Wiki says :

The American lager style is categorized by a light-gold or straw color, moderate alcohol content (4-6% abv), and muted to nonexistent hop character (carried to an extreme in dry beer). Malt flavor is generally rather light, with a very light-bodied mouth feel. Due to their extremely light body and flavor, combined with a distinct lack of character, modern American-style lagers are sometimes criticized as being bland or watery.

'nuff said

David

Based upon that definition, nearly all the lagers brewed in SE Asia could be called "American style lagers".

[madjbs]

Not 100% local though as it is brewed under license.

The only 100% local ones I can think of are:

Singha

Chang

Leo

Archa

Cheers

Isaan

Phuket Beer

Federbrau

+ 1 more Red Horse,made in Thai,not a bad drop but around 6%

I edited that out of my list because it is not actually a Thai brand but also brewed under license.

They all taste awful anyway, although in my opinion, Asahi is the best beer made in Thailand.

[madjbs]

Based upon that definition, nearly all the lagers brewed in SE Asia could be called "American style lagers".

Premium Thai made beers have a stronger flavour than American lagers, but, the new "light" beers do taste very similar.

[smokie36]

I edited that out of my list because it is not actually a Thai brand but also brewed under license.

They all taste awful anyway, although in my opinion, Asahi is the best beer made in Thailand.

Agree with you 100%. But where can I buy Asahi?

Used to have it in here in Samui but I haven't seen it for a couple of years. Anyone know a supplier?

[OriginalPoster]

Based upon that definition, nearly all the lagers brewed in SE Asia could be called "American style lagers".

Premium Thai made beers have a stronger flavour than American lagers, but, the new "light" beers do taste very similar.

You're splitting hairs.

[Zpete]

And Budweiser is an American beer, not German.

actually, Budweiser is owned by InBev now

But, it is still an American style lager.

Weazels beer, tasteless frothy water.

[lazygourmet]

And Budweiser is an American beer, not German.

actually, Budweiser is owned by InBev now

Still doesn't make it German - InBev is a Belgian company.

I second this...

But how big is it?