4 best Indochina lager beers
Got your Visa to Vietnam and already in Vietnam, Vietnam is famous for it’s many local beers and with prices so much lower than your average pint in the Australia or Europe, it would be good and fun to take advantage and sample as many different beverages as possible on your Travel in Vietnam
Of course there is more to Indochina than beer, but there is something special about a cold brew in a hot and tropical countries like Vietnam, Laos and or Cambodia, and the fact that it pairs so well with hot and spicy dishes is a real bonus. If you find this blog inspires you to try them for yourself, why not check out our Vietnamese Private Tours , where you can sample many highlights of Indochina peninsula as well.
But let’s get back to what is this article about, the 4 Best Beers in the region
# 1 Beer Lao, Laos
Hailing from Laos and its capital city serene Vientiane, the Lao Brewery Company has been brewing the Beer lao, which I call it Asian wonder since 1973 and just two years after the company first opened its doors. To market a unique product, they combined the European art of craft making with an ingredient that captures Laos heart – rice. A combination of malted barley from France and Belgium, polished rice from Laos, sand-filtered water as well as hops and yeast imported from Germany are used in the original standard brewing process.
The Lao Beer is Conjuring memories of long lazy days in the sun and chilled out nights watching the sunset on a beautiful beach, this beer is a definite favourite. Brewed in Vientiane, Laos. this highly drinkable beverage is fast becoming popular internationally for its refreshing and light taste. Try it, however, in terms of flavor; I felt lots of light malt aromas on the nose with hints of rice pushing through. The palate enjoys a light offering of sweet rice with a mix of malt and grassy hops and is not too carbonated leading to a slightly heavy felt.
Beerlao says “Beerlao marries itself perfectly with Asian style cooking and fiery spices but has the effortless, authentic quirky style that is gaining followers who just want to drink a good quality beer with friends. The perfect serve for any occasion.” To be honest, I couldn’t agree more. For me, beer lao it’s one of those beers that you can have in any type of environment and not be frowned upon. And to be fair, if an establishment sells it, you won’t be the only one drinking it either, which is always a good sign.
# 2 Beer Saigon, Vietnam
Vietnam is top dog when it comes to beer, and is famous for its many beers, Although Beer Saigon doesn’t offer such a flavour some hit like Chang in Thailand, its drink ability provides a perfect companion to a relaxed night during yourVietnam Tours.
Beer Saigon, It started to be very popular brand beer in all over Vietnam since long times ago and it will become soon a favorite beer for any new comer to Vietnam, upon your visiting to Ho Chi Minh City, you will soon eager to join the local way to have a beer or two that is offering by local vendors who decided to get on the act offering beers on the street - as the locals have always enjoyed it.
As a back-packer and the one who always travel for learning and enjoying I saw other backpackers and young Vietnamese squeeze into these packed little street stalls on tiny plastic stools to chat, drink and watch Saigon rush by at close range. Its awesome, right…
Saigon Lager beer has a low alcoholic level and a pleasant taste so that the drinkers will not feel headache or thirsty after drinking. Also, the beer bottle comes with the larger capacity of about 450 ml per glass bottle.
Saigon Export Beer is a famous brand of SABECO due to its light tasting flavour and low alcoholic level of 4.9%. The beer is packaged in a 355ml glass bottle and more delicious when it is kept chilled.
Saigon Special Beer is also called unofficially “Short Saigon” due to its funny design as a green 330ml glass bottle with a short neck. Contrary to the strange yet interesting package is the tasty and high quality beer inside the bottle that can satisfy any customers.
# 3 Beer Hanoi, Vietnam
Let’s finish off on a high with Hanoi. It tastes like beer , it is cheap as chips and widely available when traveling in Vietnam. We like it most when squeezed into a child-sized plastic chair in a street stall in Hanoi’s busy old quarter. If you fancy going a little more local on your Vietnamese Private tour why not try the ‘people’s beer’ of Bia Hoi which is a favorite in the capital. Hanoi
HABECO - or Hanoi Beer is a state-owned beer producer that is widely preferred in the North and Centre of Vietnam. Beer Hanoi is popular due to its unique taste as well as a diverse range of flavor, the beer Lao company, the HABECO is currently offering many kinds of beer, as following
Draught Beer, or simply Bia Hoi, this kind of beer is a famous product of Beer Hanoi Company for a long time. Bia Hoi is often cool, fresh and pure with a natural flavour. This Draught beer is being sold under three types: 50litre and 30litre keg (mostly for beer restaurants ) and 2litre keg (for individuals use).
Bottled Beer: this nice flavored beer has been released recently with higher sanitary condition than Bia Hoi but the fact that it is bottled might turn Bia Hoi fans off, for it is no longer fresh to taste.
Canned beer: Canned beer of is getting popular, though Heineken still dominates the domestic market. This beer is more portable since it is light and easy to carry around.
# 4 Angkor Beer, Cambodia
Angkor Beer is a Cambodian beer. It is named after the Ancient Khmer Angkor temples near Siem Reap, and is the most widely consumed beer in Cambodia, try it for sure when you in Cambodia.
Angkor Beer is the default beer in Cambodia - everpresent, extremely affordable, and ever-welcome when cold and imbibed just after a whole day exploring the ruins of the Angkor temples. The flavor of the Angkor beer is somewhat low-profile with a distinct hoppy presence, but it packs a relatively high alcohol content at 5.5%.
Angkor has been made and bottled in Cambodia since the 1960s, and every corner store, restaurant, and dive bar serves the stuff in massive quantities. Cambodians are great drinkers - there are cave drawings in Cambodia showing drunkards sleeping off their rice beer hangovers - and in Angkor they've got a beer to match their thirst.
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