Tyskie Polish Lager

Anybody who complains about the number of Polish people in the UK needs to take a step back and realise what is important - that with the recent EU expansion we have benefited from the arrival of Polish lager. I've not had a bad Polish lager yet - Zywiec, Lech and Okocim are all very palatable indeed, but the king of Polish lagers would have to be Tyskie. It's quite a strong brew - by comparison with a lager like Stella, for example, Tyskie is 5.6% ABV whereas Stella is 5.2%. I wouldn't advise drinking it in particularly large quantities for that reason, but if you prioritise quality over quantity then Tyskie is for you. A subtle, sweetish but not ...  Read the complete review

As a British expat in Poland, I am often asked why I live here. The answer that people usually reply from young men is either because of the beer or the girls! Whilst moving to a country based on a beer is a little far-fetched, I certainly do enjoy Tyskie. It's my local brew and a cold refreshing drink on a warm day or simply if you haven't had one for a while. It's really not very good warm or anything but very very cold. The beer itself has a nutty flavour, 5.4% alcohol and is quite pallatable. I do find that one of the negative aspects of this beer is that it can often lead to a headache more so than other lagers. The ingredients have changed recently, as ...  Read the complete review