World Beer Challenge

Month: September 2011

  • Iran

    Iran

    Date Consumed: 2011
    Beer: Istak Halal Beer
    Brewed: Khorshid Zareewar Co, Sanandaj, Iran
    Size: 320mL
    Alcohol Content: 0.0%
    Sourced: Naab, Jalan Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
    World Beer Rating: 2/10

    Notes: As far as non-alcoholic lime flavoured Iranian halal beers go, this one is quite drinkable. On the beer scale however, it’s not comparable. 2 points because it tastes of lime and not malt.

    Istak Halal Beer, Iran
  • Saudi Arabia

    Saudi Arabia

    Date Consumed: 20th September 2011
    Beer: Rich Beer
    Brewed: Al-Moudi Beverage Ind, Mecca, Saudi Arabia
    Size: 340mL
    Alcohol Content: 0.0%
    Sourced: Marakesh Restaurant, Jalan Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
    World Beer Rating: 1/10

    Notes: Malty horribleness. How do people even consider this a beer? Still, it’s an unexpected Saudi Arabian achievement!

    Rich Beer, Saudi Arabia
  • Malaysia

    Malaysia

    Date Consumed: 2011
    Beer: Anchor Smooth
    Brewed: Guinness Anchor Berhad, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
    Size: 325mL
    Alcohol Content: 4.5%
    Sourced: Cool Storage Supermarket, Suria KLCC, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
    World Beer Rating: 5/10

    Notes: Not particularly good. Tastes of cereal and hops. Lightly carbonated.

    Anchor Smooth, Malaysia
  • Switzerland

    Switzerland

    Date Consumed: 2011
    Beer: Locher Appenzeller Balik Beer
    Brewed: Breuerei Locher, Appenzell, Switzerland
    Size: 11.0%
    Alcohol Content: 330mL
    Sourced: Caviar House & Prunier, Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (International Terminal), Sydney, NSW Australia
    World Beer Rating: 6/10

    Notes: My God this beer is strong. Fruity, almost like wine with medium carbonation. Sweet flavour, dominated by alcohol. I love this beer, but only because I had one (A six pack would happily knock you out) and felt quite jolly afterwards!

    Locher Appenzeller Balik Beer, Switzerland