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Proost - 69 Lager  Alcohol Content :- 4 - 5% v/v Brewed at Privatbrauerei H.Egerer, Deutschland/Germany. Mr. Tarun Bhargava the co-founder and director of Proost69 saw the lack of fresh beers in India. Proost 69 is brewed at one of the best locations in Europe. They want to target consumers who prefer fresh beer which is affordable with freshness and uniqueness. The beer is light golden in colour. Clear in appearance. A medium head is formed when beer is poured but reduces in size. Sweet malt aromas and flavors with hints of dry grass. This is a light bodied beer. Crisp on the palate with low astringency. The beer gives out low alcohol warmth at the end with medium hop bitterness. Overall Impression : This beer is not much to talk about in terms of flavors. This is a simple beer which is refreshing and good round body for a lager. Perfect for a hot summer afternoon and can be paired with any finger food or a meal. This lag...

Peroni - Nastro Azzurro - Italiana Alcohol Content :- 5.1% v/v. Brewed at Birra Peroni - Italy🇮🇹. About the company : In 1846, Francesco Peroni established his first brewery in Vigevano, in Pavia province. It was called Birra Peroni and still bears the founder’s name to this day. In 1933, Luxury Italian liner SS Rex won the coveted 'Blue Riband' ('Nastro Azzurro' in Italian), a prize awarded for the fastest crossing of the Atlantic by passenger liners. Since then, the SS Rex has become a symbol of national pride, inspiring the name of Nastro Azzurro 30 years later. In 2005, the brand was re-launched Internationally and was called Peroni Nastro Azzurro.  In 2019, Peroni Nastro Azzurro was one of the top 5 most popular beers in the world. Appearance : The beer is straw to yellow in colour. Clear in appearance. A small head was formed with low head retention. Small flakes observed in the glass. Aromas : On the n...

Budejovicky Budvar : Czech Imported Lager Alcohol Content :- 5%. Brewed at Budejovicky Budvar Brewery, Czech Republic🇨🇿. History : Budejovicky Budvar(Budweiser Budvar) beer is produced only in the brewery headquarters at Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic. They started brewing on 7th October, 1895. In 2004, European Union awarded the 'Budweiser Budwar' a protection Geographical Indication status as a traditional regionally produced good. There were disputes over the name of 'Budweiser' between American brewery Anheuser-Busch(that makes American Budweiser) and Budweiser Budvar brewery. In 2010 Anheuser-Busch lost its last instance appeal in the European Court of Justice hence could not use 'Budweiser' as trademark in European Union Trademarks. Hence  Anheuser-Busch  uses 'Bud' in most European Unions. Appearance : Golden in colour. Clear in appearance. A small head is formed. Head retention is low as the h...

Leffe - Blonde Alcohol Content :- 6.6% Brewed at Inbev Belgium BVBA/SPRL, Brussels, Belgium. History  : Founded in 1152, Norte Dame de Leffe was an Abbey next to Meuse river, Belgium. In 1240 pilgrims were welcomed at Leffe and was decided to build a brewery since hospitality was a major part of the abbey. The abbey & the brewery were closed during the French revolution until it was re-established in 1929. By 1952 with its well guarded recipe & brewing traditions Ab-Inbev committed to honor the tradition of the Leffe beer. Appearance  : The beer was Amber in colour. Clear in appearance. A small head was formed. The head was off white in colour. Head retention is low. Aromas  : Sweet bread dough and dried fruit aromas of raisins and dried berries. Citrus and red apple aromas with alcohol warmth. Caramel with vanilla and maple syrup aromas. Flavor  : Sweet bread dough flavors and caramel and vanilla fl...

Edelweiss - Weissbier(Wheat Beer) - Aromatic taste of Alphine herbs Alcohol Content :- 5% v/v Brewed at Brau Union Oesterreich AG. Brewed in Austria🇦🇹 About the company :  Edelweiss is by far the most popular wheat beer in Austria and is still brewed according to the traditional tradition of 1646 - according to an original recipe that goes back to the Hofbräuhaus Kaltenhausen, founded in 1475. The  brewery itself has a brewing tradition of over 500 years.  The name Edelweiss is used as a metaphor for the beer's purity and singular uniqueness.  Appearance  : The beer is Golden in colour. A small head is formed. Clear in appearance. The head stays till the end of the glass. Aromas  : On the nose herbs with floral notes along with sweet spice aromas of cloves. Sweet malt aromas with banana esters coming through. No hop aromas. Flavor  : The beer has flavors of Banana and h...

Asahi - Super Dry - Lager Alcohol Content :- 5% v/v Brewed under Asahi Breweries Ltd Produced and bottled at Shenzhen Tsingtao Beer Asahi Co. Ltd Product of Japan🇯🇵 About the company : In 1889, the predescessor of Asahi breweries, Osaka Beer Brewing company was founded. By  1903 it became the best selling beer in Japan. During World War II, the Japanese beer industry was consolidated. After the war ended, however, it once again became three individual companies. The Osaka Beer Brewing Company, now called Asahi Breweries, challenged itself to return to the top of the domestic beer market. In March 1987 Asahi Super Dry was launched. Exceptional quality and uniquely satisfying taste of  Asahi Super Dry  by making it the number-one-selling beer in Japan. Appearance  : The beer is deep Golden in colour. Clear in appearance. A small head is formed. Head retention is low as it fades away after a while. Aromas  : Floral ...

Affligem - Blonde Alcohol Content :- 6.7% Brewed at Opwijk, Belgium. History : In 1074, Six knights tired of their hectic world of the medieval period started an Abbey. They lived by the rules of St. Benedict. There were hardships that the monks faced over the years. In 1956 the brewery was destroyed in World War 2. Belgium never gave up when beer was on the line. The monks collaborated with the brewery in Opwijk. Adapting 1000 years old ancient recipe to fit modern techniques & also keeping its quality & signature taste. Appearance  : The beer is deep golden in colour. A medium head is formed. Clear in appearance. Head stays till the end. Lacing is observed. Aromas  : Strong Citrus aromas. Slight alcohol on the nose. Herbaceous notes of coriander and cut grass. Earthy notes of wed mud could also be observed. Hints of hop aromas at the end. Flavor  : Sweetness from the malt is dominant with citrus flavor...

White Owl - SPIKE - Weizenbock Strong Wheat Ale Alcohol Percentage :- 6% - 8% ABV White Owl Brewery PVT. LTD🦉 Handcrafted In India🇮🇳 Appearance  :- The beer is Gold to light Amber in colour. A smal head is formed. Clear in appearance. Head dos not stay for long. Aroma  :- The beer gives out aromas of Tortilla flour and wheat flour notes. Medium alcohol warmth on the nose with sweet spice aromas. Flavor  :- Sweet wheat flour notes with floral aromas. Has sweet spice flavors too. Mouthfeel  :- The beer is clean on the palate. Sweetness from the malt is high. It is medium crisp on the palate with medium alcohol warmth.  Overall impression  :- I finally got my hands on the White Owl Spike after a really long time. This was a good beer, strong in alcohol and also refreshing at the same time. A good crafted wheat ale for the Indian palate who drink alot of lagers this would surely be their new favouri...