Beer has been popular for quite some time
in Thailand.
Once there were very few in the Thai beer market probably due to
heavy import duties. this has led Thai breweries to either make
there own distinctive products or brew their own versions of
other well known beers.
Singha has been one of the most popular beers to
come from Thailand and it is the only popular beer in Thailand that
could be called uniquely Thai. Singha is exported all over the world,
other major players in the Thai market that brew locally include Chang,
Tiger and Heineken. these beers are based on beers from other countries
although the flavor may be slightly altered for Thai tastes. One popular
event every year brings the Thai breweries together to set up beer gardens and events around Bangkok during
the month of
November.
Chang Beer
This 5% beer tastes distinctively smooth and refreshing with a
golden yellow color. Chang is one of the new players in the
market and was launched in 1994 as a joint venture between
Carlsberg and a local Thai brewery, Chang beer is very similar
to Carlsberg, even the label has a familiar look to it. Today
Chang has the largest beer market share inside Thailand.
Singha Lager
Made by the boon Rawd Brewery who also make
Singha Gold Light, Singha Draft Leo and Kloster Beer. Singha
Lager is one of Thailand's most popular beer that is exported
all over the world. It is a 6.0% full-bodied barley malt beer
that is distinctively rich in taste with strong hop characters.