Beers from around the world
Beer is a big part of travelling, and finding the perfect brew whilst abroad is paramount to having a good time. This page is dedicated to our reviews of what the world has to offer ranging from the piss-poor lightweights to the unchallenged heavyweights.
"It's easy to see why this beer has won awards at the international level from none other than the Belgian beer gods themselves. Coming in a monstruous 650ml bottle, this beer is not only guaranteed to quench your thirst but it will also give you the courage that you needed to chat up that cute Vaza you were eyeing up at the bar all night."
5/5
★★★★★
Three Horses Beer (THB)
Madagascar
"Actually not a bad beer, but you're in Madagascar so should you really be holding anything other than a mighty THB in your hands?"
3/5
★★★☆☆
Skol
Madagascar
“This watered-down piss would struggle to even pass as a beer in the USA. There are rarely times where I would rather order a Heineken and this is actually one of them. You can actually taste the tears of disappointment of the founding fathers' of beer in this and for the same price you may as well purchase a cocktail, 10 bottles of water or two Thai main courses.”
0/5
☆☆☆☆☆
Chang
Thailand
“It was thought that after trying Chang the only way for South East Asian beer was upwards. Alas, Beerlao was yet another abomination in what would be a long line of shitty beers in the region. Where THB gives you the courage to fight a lion, this makes you want to pick up your purse and call it a night.”
0/5
☆☆☆☆☆
Beerlao
Laos
“Third time's a charm right? WRONG! Now you'd think that being the best selling beer in Thailand and being brewed in Germany this would be a good beer. However, this beer makes Foster's seem like one of those posh beers from a microbrewery. At this point we thought we may as well pack our bags and go back to Europe.”
1/5
★☆☆☆☆
Singha
Thailand
“Leo is neither good nor bad, kind of like that friend that you don't notice is there or has left until someone mentions it. It's the equivalent of Carlsberg, Heineken or Stella in that you'll drink it not because it tastes good or because you want it but because it is the best that Thai bars have on offer.”
2/5
★★☆☆☆
Leo
Thailand
“The first chance we got to try some non-Thai beer was during our border crossing, funnily enough, and we were pleasantly surprised. Tasting like an actual beer, it now became apparent how Cambodia managed to frequently defeat the Thais in battle. It's simple really, they had better beer, something worth fighting for in this part of the world.”
3/5
★★★☆☆
Angkor
Cambodia
“Supposedly the best beer in Indonesia but for those familiar with EA's FIFA franchise you'll appreciate when I say that this beer is like the default character in the player creation facility. It looks like a pilsner, it tastes like one too but there is something missing and as a result gets the label generic pilsner.”
2/5
★★☆☆☆
Bintang
Indonesia
“Myanmar might be best known for its violent history, beautiful temples and dazzling scenery but we don't care about that. Is there beer any good? With an aroma of sweet malts and moderate carbonation, Myanmar is an easy beer to drink. Okay, I may not know what I'm talking about, but aside from the lack of creativity in it's naming I cannot fault the taste.”
3/5
★★★☆☆
Myanmar
Myanmar
“With a German name we expected high standards from Prost and we were not disappointed. Tasting something like a fizzy IPA this is a light beer with fruity undertones that is perfect for a hot day at the beach in Bali.”
4/5
★★★★☆
Prost
Indonesia
“Have you ever been pissed off your head at a party, accidentally ashed in your beer, inadvertently taken a swig and subsequently thought: "hey, someone should make a beer that tastes like this”? Well frett not, the Japanese have managed just that. Tasting like stale cigarettes in stagnant water, they get 10 points for originality but categorically fail for taste."
0/5
☆☆☆☆☆
Asahi
Japan
“Not to be confused with Angkor beer, this Indonesian Pilsner managed to provide a range of tastes beginning with a strong metallic kick followed by an aftertaste of Cotton Candy. Safe to say it left us bamboozled and with no intention to try another."
1/5
★☆☆☆☆