Beer Tasting Notes V
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lupestripeA slightly shorter version of beer tasting notes this week but I have been guzzling for your amusement so let's get the ball rolling with the latest brews I have discovered at whatever off licences I have been frequenting recently.
Bohemia Clasica (4.8%) - A bit of an odd name for a Mexican beer, to match the odd taste really. Unlike the Sols and Coronas of this world, this beer is a sweet pilsner type which gets progressively worse the warmer it gets. A little gassy, a little pale in taste but perfectly acceptable if it was the middle of February. It's one that needs to be drunk quickly otherwise the gas overrides the sweetness. A bit like making love to your partner and then blowing off at the point of orgasm.
Efes (5.0%) - A world famous Turkish beer, which rivals Carlsberg for its fizziness and lack of taste. I do like the blue and white can but I do find Efes underwhelming and unremarkable. Not a bad choice a couple of beers into an evening though.
Crown Lager (4.9%) - Think Castlemaine XXXX, think Foster's and this is only marginally better. The gold label says "Crown has represented the best of Australian beer since it was exported exclusively for our diplomats in 1919" which is reason enough never to visit the land Down Under.
Bangla (5.0%) - Moving over to Bangladesh now and I feel this beer is probably one of those which is best drunk in its country of origin. The label suggests it goes well with strongly flavoured foods, which I can quite believe. Sitting on the couch and watching Super Casino, it is somewhat underwhelming. Despite this, the balance of hops is a good one so it's pleasant enough.
Beer Lao (5.0%) - I like beers from SE Asia and this effort from Laos is no exception. Brewed with indigenous Laotian rice, you get a nice sweet flavour typical of brews from the region. The label has the local language on it, as well as a nice tiger insignia, and I must admit this was a thoroughly refreshing and rather delightful tipple.
Bohemia Clasica (4.8%) - A bit of an odd name for a Mexican beer, to match the odd taste really. Unlike the Sols and Coronas of this world, this beer is a sweet pilsner type which gets progressively worse the warmer it gets. A little gassy, a little pale in taste but perfectly acceptable if it was the middle of February. It's one that needs to be drunk quickly otherwise the gas overrides the sweetness. A bit like making love to your partner and then blowing off at the point of orgasm.
Efes (5.0%) - A world famous Turkish beer, which rivals Carlsberg for its fizziness and lack of taste. I do like the blue and white can but I do find Efes underwhelming and unremarkable. Not a bad choice a couple of beers into an evening though.
Crown Lager (4.9%) - Think Castlemaine XXXX, think Foster's and this is only marginally better. The gold label says "Crown has represented the best of Australian beer since it was exported exclusively for our diplomats in 1919" which is reason enough never to visit the land Down Under.
Bangla (5.0%) - Moving over to Bangladesh now and I feel this beer is probably one of those which is best drunk in its country of origin. The label suggests it goes well with strongly flavoured foods, which I can quite believe. Sitting on the couch and watching Super Casino, it is somewhat underwhelming. Despite this, the balance of hops is a good one so it's pleasant enough.
Beer Lao (5.0%) - I like beers from SE Asia and this effort from Laos is no exception. Brewed with indigenous Laotian rice, you get a nice sweet flavour typical of brews from the region. The label has the local language on it, as well as a nice tiger insignia, and I must admit this was a thoroughly refreshing and rather delightful tipple.
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Date: 2011-06-29 11:26 am (UTC)I think I'd like to try Beer Lao - whilst rice has earned a terrible reputation courtesy of the US megabrewers, Hitachino Nest in Japan turn out some quite superb brews. (And some cute labels, too =:)
I wonder if you'd like Brew Dog's Hardcore IPA - similar in nature to their Punk IPA, but more in the style of an American Double IPA, at 9%. Not cheap, at around £2 for a 330ml bottle (try Sainsbury), but quite a treat.
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Date: 2011-06-29 08:08 pm (UTC)Everything by Brew Puppy is brilliant! Love all of their stuff. American mega brewers destroying reputations? Sadly I can't say I am surprised.