Probably not the best. (Carlsberg Lager)

Member Name: Kjn123

Product:	Carlsberg Lager
Date:	26/10/09 (13 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Cheaper than competitors.

Disadvantages: Watery in taste.

Carlsberg or Carlsberg Pilsner is a lager that was originally brewed in 1904 and can be found to have an ABV of 3.8% - 4.2% depending on where you are in the world. Unfortunately, if you are in England, it's going to be 3.8% Known in other parts of the world has Hof, the Danish word for court, as it is a lager which is by royal appointment to the Royal Danish Court.

Back in my student days, thriftyness was one of my virtues and regurlarly upon visiting the Student's Union a pint of Carslberg at £1.70 always seemed like a good idea. And it was - eventually I got drunk and my wallet hadn't taken a huge battering. The downside was that this beer tasted watery, failed to keep a good head and was not particularly lively.

Giving Carlsberg the benefit of the doubt having been served to be my people who, let's be honest, don't really know how to keep beer, I sampled it in other pubs - both company run establishments and free houses. Alas, even in these places, Carlsberg failed to redeem itself. It doesn't taste terrible - it just doesn't taste like you're really drinking beer.

However, in these tough economic times, Carlsberg does serve the purpose of being cheap - especially when bough in bulk from supermarkets where 32 cans can often be purchased for £15. Even better news for the thrifty is that it can now be found at Wetherspoon pubs at the low low price of £1.80 in some instances.

I may be being a tad unfair, I do like stronger lagers that bombard me with a strong taste so don't take my word as gospel over this. But you know what? Probably the best lager in the world? Probably not.

Summary: Good if you want an economic drink with pals.