chang, heineken, tiger or singha?
I notice now there are actually three varieties of bottled Chang: Chang light, Chang draught and the original Chang.
I think they have strengths of 4, 5 and 6 percent respectively. The light version is a pleasant enough drink for the afternoon, but you can’t put ice in it like the original, as it becomes tasteless. I haven’t tried the draught version yet; I suppose it is a little less harsh than the original.
I think they have strengths of 4, 5 and 6 percent respectively. The light version is a pleasant enough drink for the afternoon, but you can’t put ice in it like the original, as it becomes tasteless. I haven’t tried the draught version yet; I suppose it is a little less harsh than the original.
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Prcscct wrote:
Pete, in Europe you can buy a small cooler that the keg sits inside with the tap sticking out the front. There is another one made by Phillips that looks like a pub beer tap, but that one only takes special kegs made for it.I saw today that Heineken has now come out with a 5 liter home keg with pump that can fit in the frig.
Thanks Steve. No matter how much I try though, the damn beer here really sucks, I don't care what brand made locally. Chang is nothing but a quick drunk, you can't really taste the 'beer' for the alcohol.
Singha has it's moments for the first few bottles until your lips and tongue start to twist and pucker.
Leo is nice, smooth but too weak, the opposite of Chang, and you sober up from all the trips to the head over an evening and wondering why you don't feel 'happy' yet?
There are a few more new locals like San Miguel, but it is not the SM you get in the Philippines or Hong Kong. Again, it's a local concoction.
As I've mentioned, the only locally made beer that I find somewhat enjoyable is Heineken ON DRAFT ONLY. It's not the same animal as their bottles.
So, I think we can be sure that the local brewers brew to make money knowing that their main audience, Thai drinkers, don't give a rats ass about quality as long as they get as drunk as possible, as quickly as possible, and for the least amount of money.
The only haven over here in Pattaya for real beer lovers are farang pubs who import the good stuff, EU and British, Irish. I would think all of LOS is the same.
I'm actually starting to drink vodka and tonic, that tells a tale in itself! Pete
Singha has it's moments for the first few bottles until your lips and tongue start to twist and pucker.
Leo is nice, smooth but too weak, the opposite of Chang, and you sober up from all the trips to the head over an evening and wondering why you don't feel 'happy' yet?
There are a few more new locals like San Miguel, but it is not the SM you get in the Philippines or Hong Kong. Again, it's a local concoction.
As I've mentioned, the only locally made beer that I find somewhat enjoyable is Heineken ON DRAFT ONLY. It's not the same animal as their bottles.
So, I think we can be sure that the local brewers brew to make money knowing that their main audience, Thai drinkers, don't give a rats ass about quality as long as they get as drunk as possible, as quickly as possible, and for the least amount of money.
The only haven over here in Pattaya for real beer lovers are farang pubs who import the good stuff, EU and British, Irish. I would think all of LOS is the same.
I'm actually starting to drink vodka and tonic, that tells a tale in itself! Pete
Pete, the only quality bottled beer that I’ve found, in any quantity in Thailand is Erdinger. It’s a gorgeous tasting beer, but the only problem with it is that you can’t drink it all night. Well you can, but it will mess you up a bit the next day.
I know a lot about this as about three years ago I spent six months living in Erding, while I was working at Munich airport and it tastes even better from the tap.
When there is a big celebration in the town, the mad fools even give the stuff away for free!
I know a lot about this as about three years ago I spent six months living in Erding, while I was working at Munich airport and it tastes even better from the tap.
When there is a big celebration in the town, the mad fools even give the stuff away for free!
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The best beer I have had in Asia that has been brewed here and does not mimic a foreign beer is Tsing Tao from China. During my misspent youth in Malaysia it was the only beer and it was cheap. I can't remember exactly but I think you normally got a 500ml bottle for the price of a 330ml Tiger. The local Anchor beer brewed by Guinness was only suitable to stop temporary de-hydration until you found something else.
There are a couple of half decent Indian beers in Malaysia nowadays but has anybody seen any Chinese or Indian beers here in Thailand.
There are a couple of half decent Indian beers in Malaysia nowadays but has anybody seen any Chinese or Indian beers here in Thailand.
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Carefull with thoose gadgets - they use 80W - quick calculated 700KWh/year - fridge is betterprcscct wrote:I saw today that Heineken has now come out with a 5 liter home keg with pump that can fit in the frig. I'm curious if what's inside tastes like that from the bottle, or draft (I hope). If anyone should buy/try one, please let us know. Pete
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