Comments on: Singha Thai Beer Review

By: Scott-TheBrewClub

Scott-TheBrewClub — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 14:00:04 +0000

I wonder if we can get the ‘real’ stuff here in the States? Seems I’ve tried the 5% so I’m guessing ‘probably not”.

By: Bob the Brit

Bob the Brit — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 06:51:31 +0000

I wish we could @Phil, but given the prevailing trend towards ‘down-strengthening’ beers it won’t happen. And with the UK Government doubling tax on beers over 7.5% ABV, what’s the betting they won’t bring that down to 6% in due course?

Shame, the ‘real’ Singha is a classic IMHO.

By: PHIL

PHIL — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 01:19:47 +0000

SIMPLE QUESTION HOW AND WHAT IF ANYTHING CAN WE DO TO GET THEM TO START EXPRTING THE 6.2% LAGER BACK TO THE UK

By: Scott-TheBrewClub

Scott-TheBrewClub — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 18:18:32 +0000

@jeff – thanks for stopping in and sharing! One of our #1 Facebook fans! You make good points, and I’ll add that sometimes if you want a beer at a Thai place or whatever, they usually seem to try having a Thai beer on hand etc. It occasionally forces the authentic thing, (even though the beers are German originally!)

By: jeff bilkanich

jeff bilkanich — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 15:33:23 +0000

generally speaking, i prefer bold strong beers & ales & i hate the whole concept of “lite beers” – my favorite style is hefeweizen. I usually don’t drink Oriental brews @home, but whether in a Thai, Chinese, Japanese or Vietnamese eatery, i do enjoy “their” beers, be it Tsingtso, Singha, Ashai, Sapporo, etc. I strive to eat & drink as authentic as possible, i.e. no chop suey, chow mein, egg foo yung or other American creations of the real deal.

By: Scott-TheBrewClub

Scott-TheBrewClub — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 18:45:45 +0000

Thanks Bob! That's a good point actually to try some side-by side. I've had the Staropramen, Tsing Tao and now the Singha, but its been months between them. Mostly an ale guy I guess, but I know there are good lagers out there too that I shouldn't ignore either. .-= Scott-TheBrewClub´s last blog ..Bard’s Tale Gluten Free Beer =-.

By: Bob the Brit

Bob the Brit — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 05:24:43 +0000

It might be that you’re usually exposed to pretty good lagers. Over here we’re swamped by crap supermarket fodder and you have to seek out the quality stuff – still in supermarkets, but on a different shelf!

I guess a good way to try differentiating would be to try a good German lager (say Becks for instance) and a Czech lager (Staropramen or Budvar /Czechvar) side by side, and then a Tsing Tao or Castell Cru to finsh off.

That sounds like a plan!
.-= Bob the Brit´s last blog ..Bakewell Tart =-.

By: Scott-TheBrewClub

Scott-TheBrewClub — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 23:40:56 +0000

OK, I just finished my 5% Singha and I can see what Bob is talking about. Not too light, hoppy, light and robust. Well balanced, quite enjoyable to drink. Still, I need to have more lagers because I'm having a real hard time differentiating this lager from some lesser ones. It just tastes 'lagery' to me! More palate development is on tap I think! .-= Scott-TheBrewClub´s last blog ..Beer Review-Tusker Kenyan Lager =-.

By: Scott-TheBrewClub

Scott-TheBrewClub — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:21:31 +0000

Don, yeah, that is odd. Usually export brews are higher in alcohol, right?

As it happens, I have a bottle of this in the fridge that I’m going to have tonight and I’ll see if I can pick up on what Bob did. I’m also amazed at how far the German beer concept has traveled!
.-= Scott-TheBrewClub´s last blog ..Lucky Beer and Bintang Beer Reviews =-.

By: Don

Don — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:56:35 +0000

I like stronger beer too. I am baffled by the fact they don't export the 6.2. Seems like a no brainer. I would think they would sell more of the brew in the US than in Thailand. Oh well, guess they need keep something for the tourists. .-= Don´s last blog ..Of Birthdays and Beer and Bourbon =-.