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Five Beers, Five Brands, Five Countries in Southeast Asia

July 13, 2016 globallocavore 7 Comments

Today I’m keeping things lighthearted. While I’ve got plenty more stories about how food shapes our experience of cultures and landscapes, they will have to wait because this post is all about the fun, silly topic of brands of beer in Southeast Asia!

A Locavore’s Guide to Beer in Southeast Asia

Truthfully, I’m not much of a beer drinker but somehow at the end of a hot, humid, busy day exploring Southeast Asia, I often craved a cold one. As it is often the most affordable, easily accessible and safest alcoholic drink in many places, it isn’t uncommon for travellers to gather over a meal and a local beer.

In each of the countries I visited I quickly became aware of a ubiquitous national brand that truly defined the beer market. While there are some other brands available, the five beers below are symbolic of each country. Take it from me, once you lay your eyes on one of these bottles, you’ll know you’ve arrived.

1. Thailand – Chang

Whether you are dancing the night away on Khao San Road, chilling on the beaches of Railay or enjoying a spicy bowl of curry in Chiang Mai, a bottle of Chang Beer is never hard to find in Thailand. Capital: Bangkok. Currency: Baht. Don’t miss: The Food!

A post shared by Chang Beer (@changbeeruk) on Jul 8, 2016 at 2:48am PDT

2. Laos – Beerlao

After a day of cycling the red dirt roads of Si Phan Don, floating down the Nam Song River or motorbiking around the Bolaven Plateau, enjoy a Beerlao, the go-to drink throughout Laos. Capital: Vientiane. Currency: Kip. Don’t miss: The Great Outdoors!

A photo posted by Beerlao (@beerlao_official) on Jul 12, 2016 at 3:52am PDT

 

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3. Cambodia – Angkor

Best enjoyed while soaking up the sun on Otres Beach or strolling along Pub Street in Siem Reap, Angkor Beer isn’t fancy but it sure is affordable when travelling in Cambodia. Capital: Phnom Penh. Currency: Riel. Don’t miss: The History, recent & ancient!

A photo posted by Global Locavore (@globallocavore) on Dec 6, 2015 at 3:06am PST

 

4. Philippines – San Miguel

Whether partying at an all night karaoke bar or quietly watching the sunset on the beach, San Miguel is the beer of choice in the Philippines. Capital: Manila. Currency: Peso. Don’t miss: The Friendly People!

A photo posted by 나의 소소한 일상 (@k_j00y0ung) on Jul 11, 2016 at 12:13am PDT

5. Singapore – Tiger

In a city known for its diverse and delicious food culture, a Tiger beer can be enjoyed at a hawker food centre or a five star restaurant (although more likely the former!). Capital: Singapore. Currency: Singapore Dollar. Don’t miss: The shopping!

A photo posted by Tiger Beer (@tigerbeer) on May 9, 2016 at 5:04am PDT

 

Are you a fan of beer? What other beers of Southeast Asia would you recommend?


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If you spend any time in Southeast Asia you'll definitely encounter these 5 beers!Disclaimer: I was not compensated for this post nor did I receive any drinks free of charge. The photos in this post are not mine and full credit goes to the individual Instagram accounts. 

 

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Comments

  1. Bianca says

    July 15, 2016 at 8:46 am

    I think San Miguel is my favourite. Although I’d say Angkor would be the cheapest. How beer can cost 50c is beyond me!
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    • globallocavore says

      July 16, 2016 at 3:39 pm

      Haha! I know it’s actually crazy how cheap Angkor is! I love San Miguel too because it comes in a Light version which is more to my taste. 🙂

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  2. Emilie says

    July 18, 2016 at 10:08 am

    Only tried Tiger! Quite refreshing in the warmth of Singapore and lighter than the Belgian beers of my region in Belgium 😀

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    • globallocavore says

      August 2, 2016 at 10:33 am

      Mmmm! Again, I’m no beer expert, but I do like Belgium wheat beer, especially with orange! Now that feels summery. 🙂

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  3. Vedrana says

    July 18, 2016 at 10:27 am

    My favorite of the listed is definitely Chang. I found Cambodian beers to be… well, not very good.

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    • globallocavore says

      August 2, 2016 at 10:32 am

      LOL!! I actually found Chang to be questionable and choose Leo when in Thailand if I could. I didn’t mind Cambodian beers, but I was sitting on a beach basking in the sun at the time – so that might have helped! Actually thinking about the whole thing just makes me wish for a glass of wine. 😉

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  4. Dr. Elise Cohen Ho says

    July 18, 2016 at 3:53 pm

    I shall share this post with my husband for sure. He will love to learn about new beers to try.

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