Top Premium Beers In India

Beer is the world’s third most popular drink after tea and water and India is one of the top consumers of this alcoholic beverage across the globe. Beer is one of the oldest alcoholic drinks and medical studies have found that regular consumption of beer in moderate amounts can work wonders in attaining great health.

Beer is an incredible source of vitamins, minerals and fibre and helps in preventing the diabetes. Regular intake of this yeasty drink in small amounts can help you get rid of kidney stones and aids in maintaining optimum weight. Beer is loaded with cardio-protective agents that lower the risk of heart diseases along with the accumulation of bad cholesterol in liver and arteries.

Beer is an all natural drink but in India, this alcoholic drink is on the pricier side as there are few breweries in the country. With more and more people enjoying beer in India, here are top premium beers that you can enjoy if you love to indulge in this barley induced refined alcoholic beverage:

1. Murphy’s Irish Stout Beer

Murphy’s Brewery owned by Heineken International produces this intense dark Irish Stout Beer, which tops the list of premium beers in India. Distinguished as an Irish Dry Stout, Murphy’s flaunt a dark colour and has unique combination of silky smooth toffee and coffee flavours with hardly any bitterness and an irresistible velvety finish.

Murphy’s is free from any trace of carbonation and is marketed as ‘black as strong cappucino’ with an inch of foam on top that makes it an impeccably marvellous beverage for the beer lovers. In India, the beer is priced at Rs. 500 and you will have to pay around Rs. 200 more in different pubs or bars.

2. Duvel Beer

The distinctive hop character with subtle bitterness adds to the unique refined and pleasant flavour of Duvel Beer. The brewing process of Duvel beer takes about 90 days and apart from barley and pure spring water, this beer gets its typical bitterness from the different varieties of high quality Czech and Slovenian hops.

Duvel is one among the top premium beers in India as the blonde coloured beer has balanced hint of spiciness and hence, is an ultimate thirst quencher and a perfect aperitif. This Belgian brew is a popular choice among Indian customers and costs around Rs. 750 and if you want to drink it in a pub, you will have to shell out around Rs. 1000.

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3. Guinness Draught Beer

For those who want their beverage to be strong yet mellow, here is one gem among the premium beers in India called the Guinness Draught Beer. With sweet aroma of coffee and malt, the flavour of this beer is a perfect amalgamation of bitterness and sweetness from malt along with roast character.

The dark looking, smooth, velvety and creamy texture of the beer is credited to their skilful pairing of carbon dioxide and nitrogen gas. The Irish beer brand has established itself as one of the top selling beer brands across the world. With average price of Rs. 500 to Rs. 550, the Guinness Draught beer can be purchased at Rs.750 if you wish to get it from a bar.

4. Chimay Red Beer

The Chimay Red beer is among the top selling premium beers in India and is popular choice among youngsters in the country. Unlike most beers that come with yellowish or brownish colour, the Chimay Red flaunts a rich coppery colour. Its sweet and fruity flavour makes it tasty dark ale.

The Chimay Red is an original Trappist product as it is brewed within the premises of the Trappist monastery under the supervision of the monastic community.  Chimay Red is also a Belgian beer and the average cost of this beer in India is around Rs. 590 and it will cost you Rs. 850 approximately if you wish to drink in a bar.

5. Leffe Blonde

This Belgian brew is an authentic blond abbey beer with minute hint of bitterness and bright golden appeal. The age-old expertise and the perfect blend of water, hop, pale malt and yeast has lend Leffe Blonde a refined flavour and mesmerising golden colour.

The smoother texture is coupled with hints of vanilla and clove flavour that expresses volumes of fresh essence and true elegance of this refreshing beer. Apart from the smooth and fruity flavour, the Leffe Blonde delivers strong and surprising after taste that pleasantly lingers in your mouth for a long time. Available in India for Rs. 450 approximately, the Leffe Blonde beer can also be purchased from alcohol serving institutions at around Rs. 580.

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6. Hoegaarden

This beer definitely stores uniqueness that sets it apart from all the beers listed above. The Hoegaarden beer is an authentic Belgian wheat beer that is sweet, sour with tint of bitterness. The aroma of clove, orange peel, coriander and other herbs makes this Belgian beer one of the most loved beers across the world.

With hazy lemon colour and tight white creamy layer on top, the Hoegaarden beer has spicy and grassy flavour. The beer is medium boiled and has quite soft velvety texture with refreshing blend of unique ingredients. This beer will cost you around Rs. 475 at any commercial alcohol serving establishment while it costs Rs. 370 approximately at anywhere else.

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