Here in Manila, one can easily buy a beer in any bar, sari-sari store or even from a 24/7 convenience store. It is just easy to find a beer anywhere in the metro but if you want to have a beer that provides a strong kick with a delicate intoxication, here are the five beers that you should drink:
1. Beer na Beer
Beer na Beer is the direct competitor of San Miguel Pale Pilsen in the Philippine Market. Its taste is described as smooth, clean and refreshing in which it won three (3) Monde Selection gold medals in Brussels. Despite of the awards it won, Filipinos still love San Miguel Pale Pilsen. It has 5.0 % alcohol content by volume.
2. Cerveza Negra
Cerveza Negra is a full-bodied dark lager with rich caramel tones made from roasted pilsen malt which came from Europe and other high-quality ingredients. The roasted malt provides a right balance of bitterness and sweetness. It is the first and only dark lager in the Philippines. It has 5% alcohol content by volume.
3. Red Horse Beer
A strong beer that has a strong alcohol content. It is usually the choice of the younger drinkers because of the buzz it gives which has a distinctive and full-flavored taste. It offers an extra satisfying strength just like of a world-class premium strong beer. Red Horse Beer has 6.8% alcohol content by volume.
4. Manila Beer
Manila Beer is a super premium all-malt strong beer that uses special yeast. It is the first and only super premium beer made from 100 percent malt that gives a pure and smooth taste. Its flavor is described as full-bodied and clean where you can get a premium taste in every gulp. It has 7% alcohol content by volume.
5. El Diablo
El Diablo is a strong beer that is categorized as a “super-premium lager”. It is brewed with two premium European Malt, hops and yeast strain. It is described as a medieval beer in the modern world that has a combination of modernization and authenticity. Its taste is rich, fruity and clean. It has 12% alcohol content by volume.
Special Mention: San Miguel Beer Pale Pilsen – who else doesn’t know San Miguel Beer Pale Pilsen?
It is the most popular beer in the whole archipelago which became a part of the Filipino culture. This beer has a distinct taste that is quite hoppy and bitter. It is smooth on the palate that offers a pleasant clean finish. San Miguel Beer Pale Pilsen has 5% alcohol content by volume.