Pikey Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Ladies and gentlemen, whether it's a good idea or not , I am opening a cafe/bar in Chiang Mai in a few weeks time and need some advice to make the most of my fridge space. I hope to attract both farang and Thai and want to stock 3 brands of beer. I'm listing the most popular ones (to my knowledge) and if you fancy selecting your top 3, I'll do the sums after a reasonable amount of posts and the 3 most popular make it to the fridge. 1. Chang 2. Heineken 3. Leo 4. Singha 5. Tiger I'll post again nearer to opening night giving the details but needless to say, there will be a promotion on the night and I'm also thinking of a loyalty discount for regular TVers . Thanks a lot! Pikey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbojangles Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 and if you fancy selecting your top 3, I'll do the sums after a reasonable amount of posts and the 3 most popular make it to the fridge. why didn't you just do a poll ? As for me, in this order 1. Chang 2. Singha 3. Heineken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neeranam Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 I'm also thinking of a loyalty discount for regular TVers . I bet you are, free advertising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikey Posted September 19, 2005 Author Share Posted September 19, 2005 I thought of it more as providing a "public service" Neeranam and for sure, don't want to abuse this forum! Thanks MrBo for your view but I don't know how to do a poll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chainat1 Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Ladies and gentlemen, whether it's a good idea or not , I am opening a cafe/bar in Chiang Mai in a few weeks time and need some advice to make the most of my fridge space. I hope to attract both farang and Thai and want to stock 3 brands of beer. I'm listing the most popular ones (to my knowledge) and if you fancy selecting your top 3, I'll do the sums after a reasonable amount of posts and the 3 most popular make it to the fridge.1. Chang 2. Heineken 3. Leo 4. Singha 5. Tiger I'll post again nearer to opening night giving the details but needless to say, there will be a promotion on the night and I'm also thinking of a loyalty discount for regular TVers . Thanks a lot! Pikey. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I think i'll have to go with.... 1. Chang (by a mile) 2. Singha 3. Heineken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crushdepth Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 If sales are the most important: 1. Singha (must-have for locals, even though it kicks like a mule) 2. Heinekin (for farangs, even though its pretty ordinary) 3. Chiang or Leo, even contest If you care about taste: 1. Chiang (even though it kicks like a mule) 2. Leo 3. Tiger...or Heinekin if you really must... Singha doesn't taste that bad, but more than 2 glasses assures me of a filthy hangover. Is there something nasty in that stuff? All of Singha's other beers are ok, its just the 'plain vanilla' that is bloody awful. Anyone know where I can get light beer in Bangkok? (Yes I am a wuus). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Croc Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Chang , Heinekin, Singha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rio666uk Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 1 - Chang 2 - Singha 3 - Heineken Is Carlsberg not on sale in LoS nowadays then??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chainat1 Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Pikey I'v had a fair bit of experience in running a bar and if you would like any advice you are welcome to PM me C1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaipwriter Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 1. Leo:nothing special, no brain damage in the morning 2. Hein: nothing special, no money left in pockets in the morning. 3.no third option....if you dont have one of the other 2 I'm outta ur bar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kan Win Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Three in One. Your truly, Kan Win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimpy Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 1.Singha 2.Asahi 3.Becks Chang has to be one of the nastiest brews out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbojangles Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Thanks MrBo for your view but I don't know how to do a poll Lampard has done one for you So vote on that one, people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikey Posted September 19, 2005 Author Share Posted September 19, 2005 MrBo, I am forever indebted - thanks a bunch Kan Win - wicked, LMFAO Maybe a unique selling point for my cafe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 (edited) Chang - when I don't care what happened the night before Heineken - when I'm thristy but don't want to drink water (marginal difference) Tiger - the best of everything (IMHO) The locals will want Singh, so will knock Chang off my list to allow for them. Edited September 19, 2005 by tywais Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COBBER Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Good Luck with the new business venture Pikey. The best suggestion i can make is whatever beer you stock make sure its cold. Too many bar owners in thailand turn off the fridges after closing to save on electricity. Nothing worse than warm beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Good Luck with the new business venture Pikey. The best suggestion i can make is whatever beer you stock make sure its cold. Too many bar owners in thailand turn off the fridges after closing to save on electricity. Nothing worse than warm beer. Actually there is, beer with ice in it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikey Posted September 19, 2005 Author Share Posted September 19, 2005 yep, don't you hate that when they put ###### ice in your beer! The beer will always be cold Cobber coz it's based on lager so "best served chilled" e.t.c. I can never understand that, to me, lager all tastes the same and I reckon if I chilled my own p*ss down cold enough, I could drink that. Man, I'm gonna miss my warm, flat English ale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
think_too_mut Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 1. Asahi If not available: 2. Singha 3. Heineken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumbo chilli Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 for me 1.beer chang 2. heineken 3. singha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dereklev Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 1) Chang - but usually only at home nowadays 2) Heineken - my beer of choice in a bar 3) The rest - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neeranam Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 I thought of it more as providing a "public service" Neeranam and for sure, don't want to abuse this forum! Sorry for that negative post man. As for your question, I'll say that beer chang is the best beer for getting smashed but it tastes like shit, and has a bad after-effect. One day I drank 12 big bottles of the stuff, and that was in the middle of a much bigger binge. Used to get 4 bottles for 100 baht where I lived. Does anyone drink it for the taste? Does anyone else drink for just the effect? Heineken, tastes good. Leo, not much taste and the little it has is horrible. Sing, well that was my favourite, but has little effect compared to a bottle of the big one(ow bia sat yai kuat yai). <deleted>!, it's been a ###### of a day and I can't have any of the above . What would you guys drink if you couldn't drink beer? Sorry off topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Moog Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Had Klosters for the first time last week. Very hoppy, you can taste the barley. Nicer than the usual slop I imbibe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaiyapoon Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 If you look in many uk pubs they have a wide range of beers in relation to thai places so why not stock the lot from the beginning and cut out those your customers don't buy.Can't go wrong then.There isn't exactly a huge range to choose from in the first place.It shouldn't break the bank either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
girlx Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Leo Singha is ok especially cold draft Chang is gutter swill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britmaveric Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Singha Tiger Chang Leo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kan Win Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 yep, don't you hate that when they put ###### ice in your beer! The beer will always be cold Cobber coz it's based on lager so "best served chilled" e.t.c. Man, I'm gonna miss my warm, flat English ale <{POST_SNAPBACK}> At your service, I cube you not "My Country, My Beer" Good Luck Pikey and (For Original Photos PM me please, FOC, BTW, well alright just one beer then.) Yours truly, Kan Win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ned Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 I'm with The Moog. Kloster actually smells and tastes good. Hops and barley and not as sugary as all the others. With those others I drink with ice to cut down the sweetness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyicebear Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 1.Singha2.Asahi 3.Becks Chang has to be one of the nastiest brews out there. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You said it....i second it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyinRed Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Chang and Heineken is pretty essential. If a bar does not carry both then it is not really a bar for me. Tiger is a good choice to have for those who are sick of Heineken but are staying from Chang for the night before.. What about canned Guinness? Expensive but worth it (IMO). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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