TallGuyJohninBKK Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 My solution to the problem of lousy Thai beers -- drink Beer Lao... regular or dark. More expensive than the Thai beers by 10 to 20 baht per bottle. But about half the price of most of the larger country imports. And a quite decent beer to drink.... as a beer... But obviously not if someone only will accept an inkind replacement for some British ale. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelegend Posted December 26, 2012 Author Share Posted December 26, 2012 I confirm my status as a beer snob. I have found all of the locally produced beer in Thailand to be almost undrinkable. The best locally produced pigswill is Leo, which I would classify as just about drinkable if you've spent the last four days crawling across the Sahara dying of thirst. Personally, I search out English real ale where I can find it and Guinness if I can't. You can also get some tolerably good German wheat beer in Pattaya. A further problem and it's a problem with all beer in Thailand is that of bar owners economizing on electricity and serving the beer too warm. In Thailand there is too much passing trade. If they serve warm beer, crap beer or warm crap beer it doesn't matter a lot because every couple of weeks there will be a turnover in customers. I agree with the comment about tea. I would rather drink tea anytime than lousy warm local Thai beer. But then I'm also a tea snob so I have to stay at home to enjoy it or take my own tea bags!Hey Rajab, Great post mate. Couldn't have been better said.I too find consolation in the Pommy Real Ale and German Wheat beer , though satisfaction comes at a price .If you ever find an Aus beer called Coopers try it it's good, especially their copies of English Real Ale. And keep away from that bloody tea.....haven't you noticed all the senile old farts that drink that stuff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semper Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 As long as there's alcohol in the beer, it's good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan96822 Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 As long as there's alcohol in the beer, it's good. Yes, I agree....Especially if it is the more potent big bottle of Chang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgs2001uk Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 I confirm my status as a beer snob. I have found all of the locally produced beer in Thailand to be almost undrinkable. The best locally produced pigswill is Leo, which I would classify as just about drinkable if you've spent the last four days crawling across the Sahara dying of thirst. Personally, I search out English real ale where I can find it and Guinness if I can't. You can also get some tolerably good German wheat beer in Pattaya. A further problem and it's a problem with all beer in Thailand is that of bar owners economizing on electricity and serving the beer too warm. In Thailand there is too much passing trade. If they serve warm beer, crap beer or warm crap beer it doesn't matter a lot because every couple of weeks there will be a turnover in customers. I agree with the comment about tea. I would rather drink tea anytime than lousy warm local Thai beer. But then I'm also a tea snob so I have to stay at home to enjoy it or take my own tea bags!Hey Rajab, Great post mate. Couldn't have been better said.I too find consolation in the Pommy Real Ale and German Wheat beer , though satisfaction comes at a price .If you ever find an Aus beer called Coopers try it it's good, especially their copies of English Real Ale. And keep away from that bloody tea.....haven't you noticed all the senile old farts that drink that stuff? Coopers readily available all over Bkk, Big C usually has red green and yellow label available, about 100 baht per bottle. O haras stout and pale ale available, 200 baht per 1/2 litre bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilgore Trout Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 I confirm my status as a beer snob. I have found all of the locally produced beer in Thailand to be almost undrinkable. The best locally produced pigswill is Leo, which I would classify as just about drinkable if you've spent the last four days crawling across the Sahara dying of thirst. Personally, I search out English real ale where I can find it and Guinness if I can't. You can also get some tolerably good German wheat beer in Pattaya. A further problem and it's a problem with all beer in Thailand is that of bar owners economizing on electricity and serving the beer too warm. In Thailand there is too much passing trade. If they serve warm beer, crap beer or warm crap beer it doesn't matter a lot because every couple of weeks there will be a turnover in customers. I agree with the comment about tea. I would rather drink tea anytime than lousy warm local Thai beer. But then I'm also a tea snob so I have to stay at home to enjoy it or take my own tea bags!Hey Rajab, Great post mate. Couldn't have been better said.I too find consolation in the Pommy Real Ale and German Wheat beer , though satisfaction comes at a price .If you ever find an Aus beer called Coopers try it it's good, especially their copies of English Real Ale. And keep away from that bloody tea.....haven't you noticed all the senile old farts that drink that stuff? Coopers readily available all over Bkk, Big C usually has red green and yellow label available, about 100 baht per bottle. O haras stout and pale ale available, 200 baht per 1/2 litre bottle. Coopers is much better than any thai beer, but not great. Had a rogue ale yesterday and it reminded me how nothing in the world comes even close to american micro brews Those that doubt it havent tried it Sent from my GT-S5660 using Thaivisa Connect App 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgs2001uk Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Coopers is much better than any thai beer, but not great. Had a rogue ale yesterday and it reminded me how nothing in the world comes even close to american micro brews Those that doubt it havent tried it Sent from my GT-S5660 using Thaivisa Connect App Please point me in the direction of any American micro brews available here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilgore Trout Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Coopers is much better than any thai beer, but not great. Had a rogue ale yesterday and it reminded me how nothing in the world comes even close to american micro brews Those that doubt it havent tried it Sent from my GT-S5660 using Thaivisa Connect App Please point me in the direction of any American micro brews available here. I believe bourbon st is now carrying rogue Sent from my GT-S5660 using Thaivisa Connect App Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgs2001uk Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 ^^^^^^, Excellent news, now added to my, must visit list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallGuyJohninBKK Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 (edited) Earlier this year, this is what Tesco OnNut was stocking in the way of noteworthy beer imports.... Opinions??? Edited December 26, 2012 by TallGuyJohninBKK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 (edited) Earlier this year, this is what Tesco OnNut was stocking in the way of noteworthy beer imports.... Opinions??? My first observation is that Blackthorn and Crumpton oaks are actually Ciders! (oh, and the Natch and that Irish one next to it also) On that note...I have only tasted one made in Thailand cider...and it was Edited December 26, 2012 by BookMan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallGuyJohninBKK Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 (edited) I believe those above were imported...not Thailand produced... Crumpton Oaks UK: http://www.astonmanor.co.uk/our-brands/brand/crumpton-oaks/ Natch: http://www.ukcider.co.uk/wiki/index.php/Natch Edited December 26, 2012 by TallGuyJohninBKK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rajab Al Zarahni Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 I confirm my status as a beer snob. I have found all of the locally produced beer in Thailand to be almost undrinkable. The best locally produced pigswill is Leo, which I would classify as just about drinkable if you've spent the last four days crawling across the Sahara dying of thirst. Personally, I search out English real ale where I can find it and Guinness if I can't. You can also get some tolerably good German wheat beer in Pattaya. A further problem and it's a problem with all beer in Thailand is that of bar owners economizing on electricity and serving the beer too warm. In Thailand there is too much passing trade. If they serve warm beer, crap beer or warm crap beer it doesn't matter a lot because every couple of weeks there will be a turnover in customers. I agree with the comment about tea. I would rather drink tea anytime than lousy warm local Thai beer. But then I'm also a tea snob so I have to stay at home to enjoy it or take my own tea bags!Hey Rajab, Great post mate. Couldn't have been better said.I too find consolation in the Pommy Real Ale and German Wheat beer , though satisfaction comes at a price .If you ever find an Aus beer called Coopers try it it's good, especially their copies of English Real Ale. And keep away from that bloody tea.....haven't you noticed all the senile old farts that drink that stuff? Thanks for the tip about Coopers. I'll give it a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMountain Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Rogue at 200 baht is a bit ridiculous though. A few years back I was buying rogue by the 6 pack for $8. you can get a pint of leffe at the same price...of course it doesn't have the hoppy goodness that American brewers have been mastering Sent from my GT-S5360 using Thaivisa Connect App Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallGuyJohninBKK Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 (edited) For Rogue fans, see the post I've done in a related thread on a range of Rogue beers available on special now at the BeerVault pub at the Four Point Sheraton on Sukhumvit Soi 15. Two bottles for 350 baht. http://www.thaivisa....75#entry6019482 Edited January 14, 2013 by TallGuyJohninBKK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamora Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 You can also go for BrewDog from Scotland... Pretty good stuff. And Mikkeller (Denmark) and Three Floyds (USA) have announced their arrival in 2013 A lot of good stuff is coming... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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