What involves your thoughts once we say beer? A calming drink to get pleasure from on a scorching summer time day, or a beverage to unwind after a busy day of labor – a lot relatable? One of the preferred alcohols in India, the historical past of beer within the nation dates again to as early as 1500 BC. It was then a concoction of rice and barley, infused with native fruits to organize what they referred to as ‘Sura’. Eventually, in 1830, Edward Abraham Dyer travelled from the United Kingdom to India and arrange the nation’s first brewery – the Kasauli Brewery. Since then, we now have seen numerous individuals having fun with each homegrown and imported beers (from totally different components of the world). In reality, as we speak you can find a variety of beer choices throughout India, typically complicated us which one to go for.

Fret not; as at all times, we now have received you coated. We have curated a listing of our favorite beer manufacturers out there in India. Let’s take you thru the choices.

Here’re Top 9 Beer Brands In India:

1. Six Fields:

A Belgian-style wheat beer, Six Fields has a wealthy color, clean style and unique aroma – specifically made for individuals who get pleasure from positive alcohol. Brewed by Devans Modern Breweries Ltd (of Godfather beer), this homegrown, crafted drink is infused in desi spices together with coriander to launch an aroma that immediately tugs at heartstrings. The model just lately launched two new flavours: Six Fields Cult and Six Fields Blanche. Six Fields Cult comes with a citrusy spin. Its lingering freshness of orange peel and the candy and fragrant trace of coriander invigorates the senses.  Six Fields Blanche is a Belgian-style white Blanche beer, rigorously weaved in six elements. Steeped within the candy notes of wheat, Six Fields Blanche is on the market in cans, bottles, and kegs.

2. Godfather:

One of the oldest beer manufacturers in India, Godfather is a flagship beer model of Devans Modern Breweries Limited of Jammu, established in 1961. It is on the market in two – Super 8 with eight p.c ABV and Legendry with 7.2 p.c ABV. However, due to its brewing cycle, Godfather tastes a bit extra bitter than different Indian beers.

3. Kingfisher:

It might be one of the crucial well-liked Indian beer manufacturers we are able to consider. Brewed by United Breweries Group, the Bangalore-based model was established in 1970. Kingfisher provides a variety of beers as per your desire. If you get pleasure from your beer sturdy, go for Kingfisher Strong. The ones who like mild beer, would love Kingfisher Ultra. Besides, the model has additionally launched its craft beer – Ultra Witbier – for the individuals who like their drink premium and customised.

4. Budweiser:

Another a lot well-liked beer in India, Budweiser is a medium-bodied, American-style drink, brewed with the choicest hops and barley. It is on the market in bars and wine outlets throughout India and has a crisp texture and flavours to it. In reality, Budweiser has a sure smoothness to it, making the drink extensively out there throughout the globe.

5. White Rhino:

This Belgian-style wheat beer is taken into account one of many most interesting craft beers in India. It is mild and infused with refreshing flavours of orange peel, coriander seeds et al. It is clean and simple to drink for all.

6. Simba:

Another homegrown beer, Simba is crafted and customised as per your palate. It has 4 totally different variants – wit, stout, mild and robust. While wit one is refreshing with infused flavours of Indian spices, the stout one is wealthy, darkish colored, with daring and roasty flavours, with hints of chocolate, caramel and so on. On the opposite hand, Simba mild is clean and crisp and Simba sturdy has an overwhelming style and aroma.

7. Corona:

If you might be somebody who enjoys that bitter-sweet style in your drink, then Corona is the drink for you. It is a concoction of malted barley, corn and yeast, this beer is medium-bodied and has a robust aroma to it. Just pour a bottle of Corona right into a beer mug, add a slice of lime and luxuriate in! Trust us, it’s simply so refreshing.

8. CISK 0.0 

L’Opera launched the CISK 0.0 – non-alcoholic Lager imported from Malta in all its retailers throughout Delhi NCR. CISK 0.0 alcohol-free beer, 100% flavour and 0% alcohol, was solely just lately launched in 2021. It is fermented with the identical elements as a CISK Lager however later is stripped off all its alcoholic content material. Hence, one will get to get pleasure from the identical malty and fruity end with out the presence of any alcohol. One can fortunately drink this throughout workplace hours, earlier than driving or within the night with household and associates.

9. Proost

Proost beer is the most recent high-quality beer model with a clean and distinctive flavour at reasonably priced pricing. The firm sources its uncooked materials from worldwide and native suppliers. It has just lately raised funding from angel traders within the well-liked present ‘Shark Tank India’. 

Like us, are you too craving some beer now? If sure, we advise, wrap all of your work, seize a bottle and luxuriate in. But bear in mind, at all times drink responsibly! And by no means drink and drive.