Beer Lao!

[The stuttering parrot]

I enjoy a beer Lao but I find it a bit to strong in the alcohol department so I mainly stick to main stream beers when I'm having a session.

Just wondering are there any other dark beers out there with as not as much kick as the beer Lao .

Cheers

[daoyai]

Cheers riceberry Lager is the only mass market "beer of color" made in Thailand, not generally available in bars or restos, I have only seen it in a few 7-11s, plenty of imports of various strengths available at a high price.

[The stuttering parrot]

I will keep an eye out for that one.

I've never heard of it .

Actually I've never tried cheers or archa although a few mate seem to enjoy them..

Thanks

[Diplomatico]

Guinness is 4.0% abv compared to Beerlao dark's 6.5% abv. (I know you specifically asked about "dark beers" but have you tried the "regular" Beerlao? It's 4.9% abv, so lower than it's darker cousin.)

[Isan Farang]

Beer Lao is the best bang for your buck that is enjoyable on the dark beer selection

Just had these delivered from Wish beer to sample.

[Isan Farang]

Guinness is 4.0% abv compared to Beerlao dark's 6.5% abv. (I know you specifically asked about "dark beers" but have you tried the "regular" Beerlao? It's 4.9% abv, so lower than it's darker cousin.)

Guinness in Thailand is of no use to man or beast.

[The stuttering parrot]

I see you have a primator in your pic isan farang.

Now that is an excellent stout.

As for the beer Lao regular yes I have tried it and it's good.

I swap and change a bit with my beers. At the moment I'm either drinking a tiger or a Leo but I vary a bit so I was just looking for more dark beers from Thailand or around the region.

Looks like the darker styles aren't so popular with the locals.

Thanks

[Isan Farang]

I see you have a primator in your pic isan farang.

Now that is an excellent stout.

As for the beer Lao regular yes I have tried it and it's good.

I swap and change a bit with my beers. At the moment I'm either drinking a tiger or a Leo but I vary a bit so I was just looking for more dark beers from Thailand or around the region.

Looks like the darker styles aren't so popular with the locals.

Thanks

My normal drink is the Beer Lao dark, for 1290 Baht per box from Makro its well priced.

On the beer in the previous pictures this will be my first shot drinking any of these shown, but its nice to try the different brands.

On my last trip to Laos I purchased the following but I have not observed them for sale in Thailand.

[GARYZX6R]

Cheers dark beer from 7/11 is ok to 49 bht for 490cc can. Its in the black can.

Also saw today some IPA London pride in the local Tesco ,500cc bottle around 139 bht i think.

[overherebc]

I used to really enjoy Tiger Black and also used it to make a really good beef stew. Many years ago though and it just suddenly couldn't be found anymore.

[chickenslegs]

Guinness is 4.0% abv compared to Beerlao dark's 6.5% abv. (I know you specifically asked about "dark beers" but have you tried the "regular" Beerlao? It's 4.9% abv, so lower than it's darker cousin.)

Guinness in Thailand is of no use to man or beast.

I have to disagree.

Even a poor pint of cold draught Guinness is better than the best Thai/Lao/Aussie/Euro/US beer available here - even if the water doesn't come from the Liffey.

(Yes, I know that the water for Guinness doesn't really come from the Liffey).

[dukeandduke]

Maybe he's talking about the outrageous Guinness prices here. Recently in Kuala Lumpur, I enjoyed pints for the equivalent of 150 baht. My favorite feature of KL.

[stoli]

I see you have a primator in your pic isan farang.

Now that is an excellent stout.

As for the beer Lao regular yes I have tried it and it's good.

I swap and change a bit with my beers. At the moment I'm either drinking a tiger or a Leo but I vary a bit so I was just looking for more dark beers from Thailand or around the region.

Looks like the darker styles aren't so popular with the locals.

Thanks

I agree. I am not sure why "dark beer" is not so popular here, but it wasn't in the states either. 45 years ago I would enjoy dark Michelob, but I don't think Bud makes it anymore. I really enjoy the dark beer Lao.

[SantiSuk]

Cambodia ' ABC stout is the real McCoy of dark beers in SEA. Have to go there to imbibe unfortunately.

Camby has another brand stout which is also good. Can't remember the name - anyone?

[Briggsy]

Kostritzer is sold in Tops and Foodland.

[tolsti]

Some places sell San Miguel dark... Sandalay in Pattaya for instance.

[Chicken George]

Kaiserdom Dark beer is a bargain. 4.7% 1 litre can only 190baht in Macro. Best served in a iced glass. Quality. Draught Guinness in Retox bar in Pattaya is only 150baht a pint in the day time and only 170 in the evening. That's not expensive

[sturdyd]

I'm with the Cheers Riceberry crowd. No, it's not Newcastle, but it's easily available at a nearby 7-11 and I find it a very nice change from the regular Thai beers

I drink (which -- so the aficionados know my proletariat tastes -- are mainly Cheers regular with a few Leos and an occasional Singha).

[Kenny202]

I thought the price of Laos beer was coming down with the Asean tax reductions?

[MyFrenU]

Go to Tops market in any big city,Fuller's London Porter is a multi award winning stout/porter and the very best of the best!

[Dagnabbit]

Cheers riceberry Lager is the only mass market "beer of color" made in Thailand, not generally available in bars or restos, I have only seen it in a few 7-11s, plenty of imports of various strengths available at a high price.

Makes you poop though.

Not that this is a bad thing. Just be aware the next morning that farting may be hazardous...

[marko kok prong]

I mostly drink san Miguel light,it is 5% alc volume,but less calories than regular beer very refreshing in the bottle ,not so good out of a can.