5 Indian Beers You Probably Never Knew Existed

Once upon a time, there were a bunch of idiots who were blindly in love with beer, but they only tried the mainstream brands. One day, they realized that there are desi beers out there that are far better than their imaginations. Their lives finally had a meaning and they lived happily ever after, traveling and trying out new regional beers in the country. The end.

Kalyani Black Label: Mumbaikars will fight with tooth and nail with Delhiites on the Mumbai v/s Delhi debate. But, Delhi has Kalyani Black Label beer, and we must admit that it’s a huge upper hand. Available across lounges in Delhi and Calcutta, this beauty comes in two variants – Premium and Strong. With alcohol content up to 7.2%, this baby will make up for the journey you had to undertake to get your hands on it.

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He-Man 9000: We aren’t kidding you when we say that India is the proud producer of a fruity beer with a super hideous name. He-Man 9000 is very popular across the states of Nagaland, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, Sikkim, and Meghalaya. This North-East exclusive tastes like the perfect blend of honey, apple, and butter, topped with herbs. We are in love with this unique beer and sincerely wish that it could have had a better name that did justice to its taste.

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Golden Eagle: Learn the following words thoroughly: “Anna, Golden Eagle beer kedakkuma.” Use it wisely and politely at a bar in Tamil Nadu, and you will be blessed with a bottle of gold. Brewed at Asia’s first brewery Mohan Meakin, this beer was a national favorite before Kingfisher was born.

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Sand Piper: You know ‘Kings’ in Goa? That’s the kind of status Sand Piper enjoys in Maharashtra. Mahabaleshwar is where kids go for strawberries, men go for photo shoots and legends go for the caramel, nutty, and toffee apple flavored Sand Piper beer.

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Knock Out: Available only across the states of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra, Knock Out is still one of the largest-selling strong beers in the country (why are we not surprised?). At a solid 8 percent Alcohol-By-Volume (ABV), this beer can ‘knock’ you out sooner than you would imagine.

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FAQs

Is Vodka Stronger Than Beer?

Vodka, a kind of liquor, usually has higher ABV levels than beer. While the average beer has ABV content of about 5%, the ABV level in vodka is almost 8 times higher – about 40%.

What Is A Connoisseur Of Beer?

A beer connoisseur is a beer professional, mostly from the beverage and hospitality industry. This individual picks up the beer and can distinguish the aromas by taking in their smell before even drinking it. Just like wine connoisseurs, these experts are the people involved in the production of fine beers.

How Many Beers Does It Take To Get Drunk?

Each person has a certain tolerance or limit to alcohol. But on average, it’ll take, on an average, 4 to 5 beers to get a person drunk.

What Is A Good Beer For Someone Who Doesn’t Like Beer?

Flavored beers are the best for someone who doesn’t like the taste of beer. Beer is an acquired taste and not many may draw a liking to it. Flavored beer, on the other hand, tastes like a certain ingredient and doesn’t leave that strong aftertaste when you’re done.

What is the Kalyani Black Label?

Kalyani Black Label is one of India’s oldest lagers. It’s popular across eastern India as well as Delhi, and comes in both mild and strong varieties.

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