I only like "lagers" over here that are imported and there is not many of them anymore. Many are manufactured under licence from the owners here in the UK, eg Carlsberg, San Miguel, Fosters and sadly now Stella Artois. Stella in it's pomp was 5.4% and far and away my favorite. Not on draught as that was made by Whitbread/Interbrew etc but the cans that your local corner shop imported in from the French booze warehouses. 500ml and beautiful. Stella UK now is 4.8% and I just can't find anywhere that imports it anymore. Heineken is very good these days, 5% and a real clear, crisp taste. This is because Heineken executives were horrified at what Whitbread/Interbrew had done with their beer and made the decision to only make it themselves in the Netherlands. However my favorite now is Peroni Reserve, Double Malt and comes in at a heady 6.6%. Only in bottles but from Italy. Quite partial to a couple of very cold cans of the stronger Polish beers too.
Not just me, plenty of support over the eight pages.
On sadly departed lagers, does anyone remember Lamot? I used to imbibe at my works sports club and have probably lost a year of my life with no memory of how I got home.
On sadly departed lagers, does anyone remember Lamot? I used to imbibe at my works sports club and have probably lost a year of my life with no memory of how I got home.
Pilsner Urquell, especially from the tank. There are a few places in London that have it in the copper tanks, it comes by train from Plzen. It is truly the king of draught lagers. Budvar is a nice company, but they add sugar. It will give you a hangover. Staropramen is a joke, and most of my Czech friends agree. So is Krusovice. Bernard is a good smaller brewery. When it comes to Germany, I have discovered that I much prefer Saxony beers, which are close to Plzen, than Bavarian. Also some of the beers from the north, Jever in particular, and the two breweries from Rügen Island, Storebecker, and the other one, but they have many varieties which will be to individual taste. PU beats the lot. When I get home tomorrow I will wander round to my local with my two litre bottle, and they will fill it up from the tap for me, and I will bring it home for the match. It will cost me £6. I am truly blessed
Thumbs up for Jever. Also a fan of Krombacher and Konig Pilsner. Not many bad German 'lagers' in all honesty (mainly due to their traditional brewing techniques I think?).
Been a few mentions for Jupiler in this thread as well. Can get it on draft here in Norwich in 'The Belgian Monk' beer 'restaurant'.
Avoid any drink with excess gas whether lager or not. Discovered Cobra at the local Indian and found that less gassy and very drinkable than most bottled beer, unless it's the effect of the curry.
Some of us were unfortunate enough to start drinking when brewers sold us nothing but Watneys Red Barrel and its imitators which might explain the aversion to fizz.
Interested to learn names of draught lagers from regular drinkers so will give them a try. Just started trying out different ciders which are less gassy and go down a treat in hot weather, and amazed at the alcohol levels you can get.
Went to a Belgian pub in Auckland a couple of months ago. Had Stella on tap. As expected. Then the Jupiler. Wow! Delicious. Maybe not the best beer in the world, but would happily drink it all night. Scrumptious.
As someone who suffers badly with hangovers I had a serious sesh in the Ukraine back in 2009 and felt okay the next day (rare) - it was called Obolon and i’d love to track some down.
@Riviera can you just explain in simple terms to me why the same drink can taste so different in draught, bottle or can? And why it seems a lot of people say “but only out of a bottle”
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On sadly departed lagers, does anyone remember Lamot? I used to imbibe at my works sports club and have probably lost a year of my life with no memory of how I got home.
Been a few mentions for Jupiler in this thread as well. Can get it on draft here in Norwich in 'The Belgian Monk' beer 'restaurant'.
Also in York had a Pivovar in the Tap pub in the railway station
Some of us were unfortunate enough to start drinking when brewers sold us nothing but Watneys Red Barrel and its imitators which might explain the aversion to fizz.
Interested to learn names of draught lagers from regular drinkers so will give them a try. Just started trying out different ciders which are less gassy and go down a treat in hot weather, and amazed at the alcohol levels you can get.
Beer made with milk.
I think we can close this thread now.
@Riviera can you just explain in simple terms to me why the same drink can taste so different in draught, bottle or can? And why it seems a lot of people say “but only out of a bottle”
Cheers.
Got a few places in London as well (amongst other cities)