World Cup of Beer - Qualifying Round (Asia)

[tim2 2,353]

OK, here goes. Over the next few weeks we, the TRL elite, will decide which country makes the best beer.

This can be interpreted any way you wish - by best overall, by quantity of fine ales, lagers etc., by which produces the single best beer. Your choice. Choose more than 1 if you like.

We'll start with qualifying. 26 countries, in 4 pools, best 8 in the voting by 12 o'clock midday on Sunday 12th July 2020 will make the knockout phase. There will be 5 European Qualifiers, 2 from Asia/Australasia and 1 from The Americas.

First poll is for Asia/Australasia

Off you go. And remember, vote responsibly.

Edited July 5 by tim2

[Gerrumonside ref 2,107]

Is there a poll?  Can’t see it.

[tim2 2,353]

2 minutes ago, Gerrumonside ref said:

Is there a poll?  Can’t see it.

There is now, finger trouble!

[Gerrumonside ref 2,107]

Interesting concept although it would help I think if there were a few examples from some of the countries just for reference.

I expect Australia will be red hot favourite here, but maybe there could be an upset.

Beer like whisky/whiskey/bourbon has undergone a bit of a revolution and the battle ahead will be between the new micro brewery world and the CAMRA lot I feel!

[Jeff Stein 287]

The best beer I have drunk in Asia has been in the Philippines. They have some excellent microbreweries. Palawan from Puerto Princesa is my favourite

[tim2 2,353]

Just now, Jeff Stein said:

The best beer I have drunk in Asia has been in the Philippines. They have some excellent microbreweries. Palawan from Puerto Princesa is my favourite

I'll add them - I did wonder about them as they produce a lot.

[tim2 2,353]

2 minutes ago, Jeff Stein said:

The best beer I have drunk in Asia has been in the Philippines. They have some excellent microbreweries. Palawan from Puerto Princesa is my favourite

Late entry. Fill your boots. Or glass.

[Copa 4,264]

I’m not sure how you could be exposed to the range of beer available here in Australia. We have quite a few good breweries in little old Canberra that don’t even sell around Australia let alone overseas.

[tim2 2,353]

3 minutes ago, Copa said:

I’m not sure how you could be exposed to the range of beer available here in Australia. We have quite a few good breweries in little old Canberra that don’t even sell around Australia let alone overseas.

Not like an Australian to get their excuses in early.

I have been there....

[Copa 4,264]

1 minute ago, tim2 said:

Not like an Australian to get their excuses in early.

I have been there....

I prefer cider.

While we do make a few good ciders our beer range is significantly better.

[marklaspalmas 1,493]

Kirin. Asahi. Sapporo. Suntory.

We have our winner......

[shaun mc 1,270]

Australia certainly has great variation its beers. Some great micro breweries and there's pish like Tooheys and Hahn Super Dry

[Futtocks 13,532]

If Sri Lanka qualified in this round then they'd stroll it. Lion Stout is a magical brew, and their lager's not bad either.

[tim2 2,353]

European pools are live.

[redsi42 97]

On 05/07/2020 at 14:29, Futtocks said:

If Sri Lanka qualified in this round then they'd stroll it. Lion Stout is a magical brew, and their lager's not bad either.

Oh lion stout would get my vote

[Futtocks 13,532]

5 minutes ago, redsi42 said:

Oh lion stout would get my vote

God alone knows how you could drink it in the Sri Lankan climate and stay conscious, though. It has at least as much of a kick as Nigerian Guinness.

[redsi42 97]

It’s a sipper and it goes so well with a Sri Lanka feast

[tim2 2,353]

bump

 

[MattSantos 806]

A cold Singha is a thing of beauty. It really is.

I would have to go Japan, the breadth of quality is unsurpassed in the region tbh.

[bazzzz65 158]

On Monday, July 06, 2020 at 22:49, Futtocks said:

7 hours ago, MattSantos said:

A cold Singha is a thing of beauty. It really is.

 

I spend five months in Malaysia and Thailand ( at least when there is no lockdown there!) and while I think Singha is OK, Tiger is better in my opinion. Export Guinness is the best in Malaysia but it has been reduced in strength lately.

[MattSantos 806]

Tiger. Pah. Singaporean and wasnt on the list anyway

[tim2 2,353]

It's down to the wire! One day to go and it's three tied for top place with only 2 to qualify!

[bazzzz65 158]

On Wednesday, July 08, 2020 at 13:56, MattSantos said:

Tiger. Pah. Singaporean and wasnt on the list anyway

Tiger is brewed in Malaysia and Thailand even though it originated in Singapore.