The Beer Drinker's Guide To The Best International Brews.

[TRIPxCORE]

Do you like any of these beers? Sorry to all you Chang drinkers in advance!

Originally recorded in ancient Egyptian & Mesopotamian writings, beer has beent he elixir of choice for most of our civilizations history. The one thing that has changed in that time, however, is the variety of lagers, ales & stouts. All of which benefits you, the beer-swilling, wobbly-legged consumer. Submitted for your approval, here is Poker Life's venerable United Nations of beer. Because it has to be happy hour somewhere.

United States

Samuel Adams Boston Lager

Brewery:Boston Beer Company

Among the world's newer go-to brews, Sam Adams has a very complex fruity & spicy aroma with an appealing, light-amber-copper color. The carbonation is medium-high, and the mouthfeel is very pleasant.

Ireland

Kilkenny Irish Cream Ale

Brewery:Smithwicks Brewry/Irish Ale Brewries Ltd

The Irish Cream Ale has an inviting dark reddish-brown color with a scent of malt followed by a distinct woodiness. When poured, it yields a gorgeous tight head that lasts for quite some time. The mouthfeel is very light on the tongue yet holds a strong bitter aftertaste.

Canada

Wild Rose Wrasberry Ale

Brewery:Wild Rose Brewry

Preservatives:no Additives:yes, in the form of thousands of little red whole raspberries. This lightly hopped ale contains 4.5% alc. and shows an interesting peach color with average head and minimal carbonation. Mouthfeel is very light, and the flavor is very similar to a cider.

Czech Republic

Herold Bohemian Wheat Lager

Brewery:Pivovar Herold Breznice a.s.

Our pal Herold features a nice finger of dense, white head on top of a hazy, pale-gold beer. The aroma is complex, but mostly dominated by banana and clove. There is a fairly nice dryness in the mouth followed by that same aromatic banana clove.

Holland

Grolsch

Brewery:Royal Grolsch

Grolsch is the No.1 selling premium lager in Holland and known as the country's finest brew. It is brewed slowly, for a fuller taste, clear color, and smooth finish. Light bodied with a faint hop finish, this is a very clean and refreshing beer. It's also the product of 400 years of Dutch brewing excellence.

Germany

Furstenberg Premium Pilsner

Brewery:Furstenberg Brewing

This beer definitely has earned the "premium pilsner" title it so prominently displays on it's label. This beer has an inviting golden-yellow color, pleasant aroma, and sharp taste. This is an extremely refreshing beer that's lighter than most.

Belgium

St. Bernardus Abt 12

Brewery:Brouwerij St. Bernardus NV

This beer pours a cloudy, hazy brown with a long-lasting creamy head. The lacing is great, and the aroma is equal parts fruit, raisins, malts & alcohol. Now here is a word we dont usually associate with beer: delicious!

England

Riggwelter

Brewery:Black Sheep Brewery

This is a very strong flavored beer with well-balanced roasted malt and subtle hop aroma. The pour produces a creamy and thick head, while the color is very deep and rich; a caramel brown or deep-red brown. On the tongue, the beer is very smooth with a minimal amount of carbonation.

Scotland

Traquair Jacobite

Brewery:Traquair House Brewery Ltd.

A hazy, opaque brown that's almost as pleasant to watch as it is to drink. The aroma is a very potent mixture of spice, hop and citrus. As it warms, the mouthfeel becomes very pleasant and smooth with salty and earthy notes.

Thailand

Singha

Brewery:Boon Rawd Brewery

Singha has one of the best and most distictive logos on the market. If you can get past the pretty bottle, you'll find that it's pour produces a limited head, but offers a pleasant and distinct aroma. The mouthfeel is a little high in carbonation, but very smooth and easy to drink.

Japan

Asahi

Japan's Asahi Super Dry Beer is the beer that started the trend of the "dry" brewing process. This dry brewing eliminates the unwanted byproducts and waste from the beer and creates a clean crisp taste. The aroma is pleasant with a slight hint of spices, and the finish is crisp with no lingering aftertaste.

Australia

Grand Ridge Moonshine

This beer pours a light-brown color just a tint below amber, with a thin lace head, making it look slightly watery. Aroma is complex and unexpected with hints of tobacco, chicory, and dark fruits. Taste is equally exciting, with flavors such as raisins, molasses, whiskey, and honey all mixed together.

France

Jenlain Ambree

Deep amber color, nearly clear, and a pleasant, malty aroma with notes of aromatic hops, leather, and oak make this a popular beer in a country known mostly for it's consumption of wine. What truly sets it apart, though, are the notes of toffee and caramel.

Mexico

Sol

Sol has a pale, clear-yellow color with a light body. The beer is high in carbonation with a short and smooth aftertaste. Sol is also a little lighter in alcohol content (4.5%) than most beers so you can go through several while louging on the beach. Finally, a lighter beer that is thirst-quenching.

South Korea

OB Lager Beer

A very pale yellow with medium carbonation, OB smells like corn and watery malt with a trace of hops. Simply put, it's nothing special, just some typical flavors of weak malt and a slight indication of saltiness.

[jbowman1993]

I'm not picky, just as long has it's ice cold.

Warm beer - blech!!!!!!

[Buckwheat]

Wherever you are, whatever beer you drink, same same bottom line...

http://www.brackenspub.com/beer.swf

[That kid Chris]

Ireland

Kilkenny Irish Cream Ale

Brewery:Smithwicks Brewry/Irish Ale Brewries Ltd

The Irish Cream Ale has an inviting dark reddish-brown color with a scent of malt followed by a distinct woodiness. When poured, it yields a gorgeous tight head that lasts for quite some time. The mouthfeel is very light on the tongue yet holds a strong bitter aftertaste.

Funny thing is you Can't get this in Ireland.

[jdinasia]

Though I do like Grolsh ...... there's no way I'd rate most of those beers that high

[thaigerd]

Though I do like Grolsh ...... there's no way I'd rate most of those beers that high

I think we can be good friends: I love Grolsh!!!

Prost JD

[mrbojangles]

I don't rate many on the original list. But i have travelled to many a country and always manage to find one that is palletable.....................................except in the States

[jdinasia]

try Fat tire in the USA

[Kan Win]

Do you like any of these beers? Sorry to all you Chang drinkers in advance!

Thailand

Singha

Brewery:Boon Rawd Brewery

Singha has one of the best and most distictive logos on the market. If you can get past the pretty bottle, you'll find that it's pour produces a limited head, but offers a pleasant and distinct aroma. The mouthfeel is a little high in carbonation, but very smooth and easy to drink.

Japan

Asahi

Japan's Asahi Super Dry Beer is the beer that started the trend of the "dry" brewing process. This dry brewing eliminates the unwanted byproducts and waste from the beer and creates a clean crisp taste. The aroma is pleasant with a slight hint of spices, and the finish is crisp with no lingering aftertaste.

Edited September 5, 2006 by Kan Win

[kayo]

My fav in Guatemala

cerveza cabro from the Cerveceria nacional

here's an old telly ad//

cerveca cabro

[Totster]

Thailand

Singha

Brewery:Boon Rawd Brewery

Singha has one of the best and most distictive logos on the market. If you can get past the pretty bottle, you'll find that it's pour produces a limited head, but offers a pleasant and distinct aroma. The mouthfeel is a little high in carbonation, but very smooth and easy to drink.

Did they actually taste the beer ???

totster

[TRIPxCORE]

I just passed along the article Tots. I have no idea if they are right or wrong about any of these because I do not drink beer.

[suegha]

Ireland

Kilkenny Irish Cream Ale

Brewery:Smithwicks Brewry/Irish Ale Brewries Ltd

The Irish Cream Ale has an inviting dark reddish-brown color with a scent of malt followed by a distinct woodiness. When poured, it yields a gorgeous tight head that lasts for quite some time. The mouthfeel is very light on the tongue yet holds a strong bitter aftertaste.

Funny thing is you Can't get this in Ireland.

I think you can get it in Dublin.

Just a mention on Singha, one bottle for me equals headache for two days!

[TRIPxCORE]

Well here is another list for those that dont agree with the other one. This is the Top 10 beers in the world according to reviews by everyday people like yourselves. The list is from BeerAdvocate.com.

1 Trappist Westvleteren 12 (Yellow Cap)

style: Quadrupel / abv: 10.20%

brewer: Brouwerij Westvleteren (Sint-Sixtusabdij van Westvleteren)

2 Dark Lord Imperial Stout

style: Russian Imperial Stout / abv: 13.00%

brewer: Three Floyds Brewing Co. / Brewery & Pub

3 Stone Imperial Russian Stout

style: Russian Imperial Stout / abv: 10.80%

brewer: Stone Brewing Co.

4 Dreadnaught IPA

style: American Double IPA / abv: 9.50%

brewer: Three Floyds Brewing Co. / Brewery & Pub

5 Trappistes Rochefort 10

style: Quadrupel / abv: 11.30%

brewer: Brasserie de Rochefort (Abbaye de Notre-Dame de Saint-Rémy)

6 St. Bernardus Abt 12

style: Quadrupel / abv: 10.50%

brewer: Brouwerij St. Bernardus NV

7 Trappist Westvleteren 8 (Blue Cap)

style: Dubbel / abv: 8.00%

brewer: Brouwerij Westvleteren (Sint-Sixtusabdij van Westvleteren)

8 Founders Breakfast Stout

style: American Double Stout / abv: 8.30%

brewer: Founders Brewing Company

9 Storm King Stout

style: Russian Imperial Stout / abv: 9.10%

brewer: Victory Brewing Company

10 Founders Kentucky Breakfast Stout

style: American Double Stout / abv: 10.00%

brewer: Founders Brewing Company

[TRIPxCORE]

What is the difference between Ales, Lagers and Pilsners????

[Jai Dee]

Do you like any of these beers? Sorry to all you Chang drinkers in advance!

Thailand

Singha

Brewery:Boon Rawd Brewery

Singha has one of the best and most distictive logos on the market. If you can get past the pretty bottle, you'll find that it's pour produces a limited head, but offers a pleasant and distinct aroma. The mouthfeel is a little high in carbonation, but very smooth and easy to drink.

Japan

Asahi

Japan's Asahi Super Dry Beer is the beer that started the trend of the "dry" brewing process. This dry brewing eliminates the unwanted byproducts and waste from the beer and creates a clean crisp taste. The aroma is pleasant with a slight hint of spices, and the finish is crisp with no lingering aftertaste.

Hey Colonel... where's a photo of one of those lovely Tiger girls?

[lampard10]

Though I do like Grolsh ...... there's no way I'd rate most of those beers that high

I think we can be good friends: I love Grolsh!!!

Prost JD

We sell Grolsch and Grolsch Amber Ale Lekker

[Beavis and Butthead]

Wow, nice to see a list of real beers. Too bad that these kinds of beers don't exist in LOS retailers.

[Beavis and Butthead]

Ireland

Kilkenny Irish Cream Ale

Brewery:Smithwicks Brewry/Irish Ale Brewries Ltd

The Irish Cream Ale has an inviting dark reddish-brown color with a scent of malt followed by a distinct woodiness. When poured, it yields a gorgeous tight head that lasts for quite some time. The mouthfeel is very light on the tongue yet holds a strong bitter aftertaste.

Funny thing is you Can't get this in Ireland.

I think you can get it in Dublin.

Just a mention on Singha, one bottle for me equals headache for two days!

LOL, that's funny. I mentioned a can of Chang to a friend of mine and he said he got a headache just thinking about it. Just then I felt a pounder coming on. A dreaded changover just thinking about it. Happens when I think about Sing too, or Tiger or Heine or Leo or...

[That kid Chris]

What is the difference between Ales, Lagers and Pilsners????

All beers fall under two categories, Lagers or ale.

A modern ale is commonly defined by the strain of yeast used and the fermenting temperature while Lager is the English name for bottom-fermenting beers of Central European origin. Differences between some ales and lagers can be difficult to categorise. Steam beer, Kölsch and some modern British Golden Summer Beers use elements of both lager and ale production. Baltic Porter and Bière de Garde may be produced by either lager or ale methods or a combination of both.

[suegha]

It's an education sometimes!

[Kan Win]

Hey Colonel... where's a photo of one of those lovely Tiger girls?

Jai Dee,

Never saw them, but will be on a look-out for them when I do my rounds...

Yours truly,

Kan Win

[britmaveric]

Czech - everyone knows Budvar is the best. Never heard of some of these - must be bloody obscure.

[Beavis and Butthead]

We should make a worst beers of the world thread complete with pics. All we'd have to do for our top 10 is take a pic of Big C, Tesco and Carre Four's beer isles

[bazmlb]

Heres the top ten from the aussie pallet, as you can see everyone likes something different, poor old Thai beers dont even make the list.

List of Beers by Rank, as rated by visitors

This page lists all beers as rated by visitors to tastebeer.com.au.

The average rating score is shown in brackets. Scores range from 0 (lowest) to 5 (highest).

1:Stella Artois (3.61)

2:Tooheys Extra Dry (3.53)

3:Coopers Extra Strong Vintage Ale (3.34)

4:Little Creatures Pale Ale (3.31)

5:Carlton Draught (3.29)

6:Coopers Sparkling Ale (3.24)

7:Heineken (3.18)

8:Grolsch Premium Lager (3.11)

9:XXXX Gold (3.10)

10:Hollandia (3.09)

Taste Beers

[bazmlb]

Miller beer may taste like a Khlong but their advertising sure is funny, still i'd rather the way beer is advertised here