If you enjoy sipping chilled craft beers and don’t mind a tiny beer belly, India offers some options to try. Craft beers – made by independent breweries have gained immense popularity in recent years for their unique flavors and innovative brewing techniques. Craft brews focus on quality, creativity, and smaller production. And if you enjoy craft beers, here are three Indian craft beers you cannot miss.
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1. Kati Patang
On the list of craft beers from India, Kati Patang is first. Kati Patang sounds like a desi name, but, it’s not all that desi. It, in fact, crafts globally appealing beers by infusing recipes with unique Indian ingredients. Produced across three breweries, Kati Patang’s seven unique beers are enjoyed in India, the UK, and the USA. Speaking about the uniqueness, their Saffron Lager features saffron from Kashmir, while the Bareilly Bold Lager incorporates dried palash flowers, Uttar Pradesh’s state flower.
The Snappy Wheat beer offers a balanced blend of turmeric, ginger, peppercorn, and coriander. Their Amber Ale and White IPA are tailored to suit the Indian palate. In terms of alcohol by volume (ABV), the minimum offering is 4.6% and the maximum is 5.7%.
Price: It’s priced at INR 200 for 330ml in Bangalore and INR 170ml for 330ml in Delhi.
2. Bee Young
Bee Young is India’s first crafted strong beer available in cans and bottles, with an ABV of 7.2%. Brewed with pristine water from the Bhakra Dam, two-row barley, and a blend of Columbus and Styrian Golding hops, this beer offers a refreshing, crisp taste with citrusy notes. Its perfect balance of maltiness and fruity flavor makes it an ideal choice for any gathering.
Price: It is INR 130 for 650ml in Delhi. It is also available in UP, Uttarakhand, and Punjab.
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3. Beor 360
Beor 360, a craft beer brand established in 2020 in Delhi by Rishabh Ranjan and his cousin Amit Tiwari, specializes in small-batch production of distinctive beers using globally sourced ingredients. Their offerings include Beor 360 Wheat, a hazy, unfiltered brew with a rich golden straw hue, featuring complex flavors of chamomile, orange peel, clove, and banana, and boasting an ABV of 4.9%. In contrast, the Beor 360 Lager is a refreshing, crystal-clear beer characterized by notes of honey, bread, and floral hops, also with an ABV of 4.9%.
Price: It costs INR 120 for 330ml
Summing Up: If you enjoy sipping on beers and want to experiment with some flavours and tastes, then you must try these three craft beers in India.
