tangcoral Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 (edited) I had a couple of friends from the US visit, and the first thing they noticed was that the Heineken is a bit sweeter than the US version. I understand soda like sprite and coke is definitely sweeter and has a less carbonation sting to it than US version. But did they add sugar to my Heineken? Anyone notice the difference or is it their imagination? Edited March 17, 2010 by tangcoral Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgs2001uk Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Sorry, didnt notice any difference, still tastes like horse piss. Haven't drunk it for at least 20 years, would be pleased to know the taste has improved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkangorito Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 I was confused at first but "than" I inserted "than" instead of "then". Than I was able to understand it better then before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babuhavas Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 I was confused at first but "than" I inserted "than" instead of "then". Than I was able to understand it better then before. THAN OR THEN? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babuhavas Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Ok i was Heineken lover n drinker,that was the only beer i knew. but since 3 days i just hate Heineken,the taste is much bitter and stinky. seriously i am 5 pints every evening.i know what i am talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerfish Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 this is thailand! they probably add msg, nam blah and sugar, to satisfy the thai pallet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamanoodle Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Had some Heineken tonight, bottle variety, not particularly bitter, but as I have noted in the past here in Thailand it had a weird flowery smell and taste. Wiped out however by the excellent white wine we had to follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattayaParent Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 My Heineken drinking mates report that the Thai Heineken is the worst tasting variety in Asia. So there's definitely a difference in whatever country you go to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackr Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Sorry, didnt notice any difference, still tastes like horse piss. Second that. It's disgusting no matter where you are, although, to be on-topic, it's considerably more disgusting here than elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurnell Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Heineken taste is always all over the place. I don't know if this is to do with the way it it stored/transported or some special ingredients during the brewing process, but this has always been the case in Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travel2003 Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Heineken taste is always all over the place. I don't know if this is to do with the way it it stored/transported or some special ingredients during the brewing process, but this has always been the case in Thailand. It is brewed locally so perhaps slightly different ingredients. I seriously doubt that. It is a product known all over the world, so I doubt they knowingly add something, or change it during the process. I normally drink Heineken and have noticed slightly different taste here and there. One reason is the fact that many of the establishments are cooling the beer down to just above freezing temperature, as they seem to think this is how it is supposed to be stored and prepared. This will very soon start to make the taste change fast. Any beer lover knows that beer is not supposed to be on freezing temperature, as it will quickly destroy the beer. Anyhow, I have found out that the big bottles with Heineken taste better than the smaller ones. Have no idea why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nisakiman Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 The recipe doesn't change from country to country - that's a constant. What does change is the water used, and that can affect the taste profoundly. Ever noticed the difference between Guinness brewed in Dublin and Guinness brewed in England under license? It's a different drink. Also, as Travel2003 points out, the temperature at which it is served has an influence. Personally, I like lager beers served very cold, just above freezing. Ales, however, are another thing, and should be served at cellar temperature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunta71 Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 I have noticed that regular Heineken is frequently "skunked" and that happens when it is exposed to the sun somewhere along the trip to your table from the brewery. For those who are not familiar with the term 'skunked" it smells and tastes a lot like a skunk. I personally prefer dark to black beer including Heineken dark but hard to find at times. It is always good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travel2003 Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 I have noticed that regular Heineken is frequently "skunked" and that happens when it is exposed to the sun somewhere along the trip to your table from the brewery. For those who are not familiar with the term 'skunked" it smells and tastes a lot like a skunk. I personally prefer dark to black beer including Heineken dark but hard to find at times. It is always good. You are absolutely correct regarding the sun exposure results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkangorito Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 I don't care about any variations in the taste of it. To me, drinking Heineken is like having sex in a canoe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazygourmet Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 Bir Bintang is the best stuff that Heineken has ever made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkangorito Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 Same crap re-badged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 I was confused at first but "than" I inserted "than" instead of "then". Than I was able to understand it better then before. I wouldn't be advertising the fact that you were "confused" by something so obvious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkangorito Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 Thanks for that UG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OriginalPoster Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 I have noticed that regular Heineken is frequently "skunked" and that happens when it is exposed to the sun somewhere along the trip to your table from the brewery. For those who are not familiar with the term 'skunked" it smells and tastes a lot like a skunk. I personally prefer dark to black beer including Heineken dark but hard to find at times. It is always good. You are absolutely correct regarding the sun exposure results. The tragedy is that many people think that skunkiness is a normal attribute of "good" beer. I suppose that's because they were raised to believe that Heineken is the quintessential good beer. Fine for them if they like it that way, but unfortunately it encourages other brewers to use green bottles (which increases the chances of the beer getting skunked upon beiing light struck). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJP Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 Sorry, didnt notice any difference, still tastes like horse piss.Haven't drunk it for at least 20 years, would be pleased to know the taste has improved. +1! Laygar in this country, as in most countries . . . is like rgs says . . . horse piss. I like a nice cup of tea. Another rarity round these 'ere parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkangorito Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 I think 'skunked' means spoiled. In any case, I don't care about any variations in the taste of it. To me, drinking Heineken is like having sex in a canoe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OriginalPoster Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 (edited) I think 'skunked' means spoiled.In any case, I don't care about any variations in the taste of it. To me, drinking Heineken is like having sex in a canoe. 'skunked" refers to the smell & taste of a sulfur compound that forms due to a reaction that is catalyzed when the the hops in beer are exposed to light. If you've drunk Heineken, Becks, Stella, etc then you've no doubt tasted skunked beer at one time or another. Edited March 19, 2010 by OriginalPoster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkangorito Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 I think 'spoiled' is a better & more understandable description. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OriginalPoster Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 I think 'spoiled' is a better & more understandable description. "Skunked" is a subset of spoiled. It's a common term, google "skunked beer" and you'll get about a zillion hits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkangorito Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 If I say to someone, "I think my beer is/has been skunked!", I'm sure the following replies could result: 1] Did a skunk pee in your beer? 2] How can a skunk affect your beer? 3] Do you have a skunk in your beer? 4] What's a skunk? 5] Don't you mean 'shrunk'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartender100 Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 I have noticed that regular Heineken is frequently "skunked" and that happens when it is exposed to the sun somewhere along the trip to your table from the brewery. For those who are not familiar with the term 'skunked" it smells and tastes a lot like a skunk. I personally prefer dark to black beer including Heineken dark but hard to find at times. It is always good. Spot on, I've been saying this for years, but it's not just the sun, its when its been in a chiller that gets turned off and on, Corona's are the same, you only have to smell it to know its gone off, i stopped drinking Hein when Sam Mig lite came out in Thai, best thing to hit the market, i used to be unable to drink 1 in 4 Hein's before. Your right it smells like skunk, and will have an after taste for hours cant believe i never realized what the smell was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manarak Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 I don't like bitter beers. I'm quite happy with Chang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OriginalPoster Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 (edited) If I say to someone, "I think my beer is/has been skunked!", I'm sure the following replies could result:1] Did a skunk pee in your beer? 2] How can a skunk affect your beer? 3] Do you have a skunk in your beer? 4] What's a skunk? 5] Don't you mean 'shrunk'? Obviously you and your friends are not very knowledgeable about beer then. At least your not embarrassed by your ignorance, that's to your credit. Edited March 20, 2010 by OriginalPoster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurnell Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 I have noticed that regular Heineken is frequently "skunked" and that happens when it is exposed to the sun somewhere along the trip to your table from the brewery. For those who are not familiar with the term 'skunked" it smells and tastes a lot like a skunk. I personally prefer dark to black beer including Heineken dark but hard to find at times. It is always good. Spot on, I've been saying this for years, but it's not just the sun, its when its been in a chiller that gets turned off and on, Corona's are the same, you only have to smell it to know its gone off, i stopped drinking Hein when Sam Mig lite came out in Thai, best thing to hit the market, i used to be unable to drink 1 in 4 Hein's before. Your right it smells like skunk, and will have an after taste for hours cant believe i never realized what the smell was. I reckon this is very likely since most cheaper bars don't have fridge, just ice boxes. However, I did meet the boss of Thai Asia Pacific Brewery a few years ago and he reckoned that heat and sun does not affect Heineken beer. For sure something does. I have rarely had off beer anywhere but Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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