Beer is one of the coolest alcoholic beverages, and for more reasons than one. While we can go on drinking the Kingfishers and Tuborgs of the world, it wouldn’t harm to broaden our horizons. How, you may ask? Maybe you could once in a while try out some international beers available in Indian liquor shops and bars. Let’s look at some that you should try for a start if you haven’t yet.
7 International Beers Available In India
- Stella Artois
- Coopers Best Extra Stout
- Guinness Draught Beer
- Asahi
- Beck’s Ice
- Peroni Nastro Azzurro
- Hopper Witbier
1. Stella Artois
Stella Artois originally began brewing in Belgium way back in the 1700’s. It’s been behind the counters of Indian liquor shops for a while now. This is one of the best international beers available in India. It’s a great choice for drinking sessions with your friends and can be paired with a variety of foods. With an alcohol content of 5.2%, it’s comparatively light when compared to other international beers. It carries a soothing, buttery texture providing an aftertaste that you wouldn’t mind at all.
ABV: 5.2%
Approximate Price: INR 280 for a bottle of 330 ml.
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2. Coopers Best Extra Stout
Coopers Best Extra Stout has it all you’d want in a stout – fruity and chocolate flavors along with notes of bitter hops. All fans of beers with a hearty brew (beer made with bottom-fermenting yeast) will absolutely love it! It’s black in color and has a full and creamy head. This beer’s unique rich and dark texture comes from large use of specially roasted black malt. The distiller of this beer is Coopers Brewery and they boast of the beer being free of any kind of additives and preservatives.
ABV: 6.3%
Approximate Price: INR 695 for a bottle of 375 ml.
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3. Guinness Draught Beer
This is a dark coffee-esque brew that you should definitely get your hands on! It’s an original nitrogen-infused beer. Don’t judge this beer by its dark and heavy looks. It’s known to have a malty sweetness and hoppy bitterness. The minute you sip it, you’ll get to experience its light yet smooth texture with notes of roasted barley, caramel, coffee, and dark chocolate. Try once and we wouldn’t be surprised if you become a Guinness connoisseur.
ABV: 4.2%
Approximate Price: INR 500 for a can of 440 ml.
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4. Asahi
Asahi is Japan’s answer to the world when it comes to indigenously brewed draught beers. It’s one of those beer brands that has taken the drinking world by storm! This is a Lager–Japanese Rice style beer. Beer aficionados all over the world love this beer for its low sweetness and high bitter flavors. The label carries the name ‘Super Dry’, which implies that despite a relatively high ABV of 5%, it carries a less bitter aftertaste because it is fermented longer than usual. That makes it a light and crisp beer.
ABV: 5%
Approximate Price: INR 285 for 330 ml.
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5. Beck’s Ice
Of course, Beck’s Ice couldn’t be missed on our list of the best international beers available in India. In India, this brand has gained a lot of popularity, especially with the younger crowd. It’s a 100% pure malt beer. This beer has a refreshing and crisp taste. The clear smoothness and clean and delightful finish of this beer make it a perfect drink to enjoy on a hot sunny day.
ABV: 7-8%
Approximate Price: INR 215 for a bottle of 650 ml.
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6. Peroni Nastro Azzurro
Haven’t you guessed the country of origin already? Yes, Italy it is. This relatively heavier beer comes in a green bottle, and is popularly known as ‘Nastro Azurro’ in its home country. It came to the Indian stands in the new millennium, and is still making its presence felt. The Italians kept it simple. Pair this with Italian food to make the most of it. At 5.1% ABV, this is easy to drink with a crispy and refreshing taste and a citrusy aroma.
ABV: 5%
Approximate Price: INR 550 for a bottle of 330 ml.
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7. Hopper Witbier
Hopper Witbier is a crisp, clean, and a slightly tart beer. It’s made with 30% of raw wheat and 70% unmalted barley. This beer is fermented for 7 days and also undergoes a maturation for 25 days. It has a creamy and a very smooth mouthfeel with citrusy aromas. It has a sunny light yellow color and is spiced with coriander seeds and perfumed with Curacao orange peels. You’ll definitely end up becoming a fan of this beer’s subtle citrus and well-balanced rounded bitter flavors.
ABV: 5%
Approximate Price: INR 350 for a 500 ml can.
Summing Up
We hope that our list of international beers available in India will make the process of finding a great beer easier for you. Now, selecting one that suits your taste and preference is entirely up to you. This coming weekend, head to the nearest liquor store and buy one. Else, order your favorite international beer online and enjoy drinking!
FAQs
Which Is The No. 1 Beer In India?
Kingfisher is said to be the no.1 beer in India.
What Are The 10 Best Beers In India?
The 10 best beers in India are as follows:
- Kingfisher
- Budweiser
- Hoegaarden
- Heineken
- Tuborg
- Corona
- Carlsberg
- Simba
- Royal Challenge
Which Is The Best Tasting Beer In India?
Kingfisher, Budweiser, and Heineken are some of the best-tasting beers in India.
What Is India’s Most Selling Beer?
Kingfisher is considered to be India’s most selling beer.
What Is A Good Beer To Try For The First Time?
Corona Extra Premium Beer is one of the best beers to try for the first time.
Which Indian Beer Is Strong?
BroCode, Godfather, and Kingfisher are some of the strong Indian beers.
Which State Has The Cheapest Beer In India?
Goa is known to have the cheapest beer in India.
