4% Beers

[platypus]

I rather think I had some Stella 4% at a house party not too long ago, couldn't tell you the difference from normal Stella though, I'd already had a bit to drink before then so my tastebuds were not at optimum.

Thats because Stella tastes like ****, regardless of its alcohol percentage .

 

[Morgoth]

I prefer 4% Stella over the normal one.

 

[monkeyspank]

the stella 4% is a lot lighter and less bitter.

It's nicer IMO than proper stella in cans.
I normally go for the stronger beers, but for Stella, I prefer the 4%

 

[bledd]

Personally, I wouldn't even have 1 and drive.

If I'm drinking, I like to have at least 4 or 5, not a pansy 1 or 2

Has anyone seen/tried this? I had one after about 5 normal Booms, tasted a world better than Special Brew. Head was beating in the morning though

Personally, I quite like the 4% beers, makes a nice change if trying a few different drinks in a night.

I won't lower myself to C2 though

 

[[FnG]magnolia]

The weirdest thing about living in New Zealand and being an ex-Brit is that the crap lager I was used to in the UK sells for a premium here. Most of the native lagers/beer/ale is pretty good - some exceptional - but there are a few 3% to 4% beers trying very hard to introduce themselves. They're not very tasty.

The Steinlager variant, 'Pure', is probably the best pick of a bad bunch and their full strength beers really are fantastic. The billboard ad is something about being able to drink more bottles and still perform the next day in a work environment. I'll try and get a pic tomorrow.

 

[I get around]

Night club? what is that?

Hey man, just because you get older doesn't mean you can't enjoy a night out.

 

[sibeer]

Probably because unlike our european counterparts we cannot hold our drink they make one with less alcohol in it so we feel more 'european'.

Most of Europe doesn't drink pints every time though

The reason for Becks and Stella 4% products is because they wanted a slice of the 4% beer market. Just like Fosters, Carling, Carlsberg, etc released Export versions as a cheap 5% lager for those who just want to get drunk, Becks got onto the fact that sometimes people don't want to get as drunk but still want a decent flavour. I like a good lager (and most beers) but find that most of the 4% bunch taste like wee but Vier on draught is tasty stuff (the Stella one not so much). I tend to drink it when daytime drinking in the sun as it is better for a longer day out without soiling yourself.

 

[~Divine~Wind~]

Becks Vier is nice, the 4% stella still tastes odd

 

[div0]

Yeah ok then. Thanks.

This is what you get when you make a flippant comment.

Serious thread is serious!

 

[platypus]

Personally, I wouldn't even have 1 and drive.

If I'm drinking, I like to have at least 4 or 5, not a pansy 1 or 2

Has anyone seen/tried this? I had one after about 5 normal Booms, tasted a world better than Special Brew. Head was beating in the morning though

Personally, I quite like the 4% beers, makes a nice change if trying a few different drinks in a night.

I won't lower myself to C2 though

It's a lager, not a tune!

I like Oranjeboom .

 

[Bleek]

I don't like Steall, I prefer Grolsch.

I must say the Becks Vier 4% on tap is a nice drink, very palatable and a better alternative to the usual Fosters and Carling crud.

 

[drizzy]

The weirdest thing about living in New Zealand and being an ex-Brit is that the crap lager I was used to in the UK sells for a premium here. Most of the native lagers/beer/ale is pretty good - some exceptional - but there are a few 3% to 4% beers trying very hard to introduce themselves. They're not very tasty.

This is Australian focused but probably quite likely to apply to kiwiland, see http://thingsboganslike.wordpress.com/2009/11/11/23-locally-produced-foreign-label-beer/

Summary: Local brewers can sell locally produced foreign labelled beer for a lot more and punters suck it up.

 

[clv101]

My life is seriously busy, lot of work, lots of training... I like a pint but then also want/need to go on a 5 mile run at 7:30 the next morning. 3.3-4% beer works for that, even one pint of 5%+ at 10pm and running 7 hrs later is not perfect.

 

[D.P.]

It's all about the 3.3% session beers.

You can have 5 or 6 and not be too drunk, whereas with ridiculous 5% 3-4 is about enough.

Is all about 9% Chimay

 

[ntg]

I have seen these advertised over the last year or so, most notably variations of Becks and Stella Artois - what is the appeal of these beers? How does the taste differ from the regular varieties?

I'm just curious since the disgusting, uncultured yob in me is thinking "what is the point of a beer that gets you less drunk?".

Many thanks

You'd be surprised to find out that many people who go out to have a drink don't actively aim at getting drunk as fast as possible. Many people are social drinkers and enjoy have a drink or two without getting a dizzy head (since they are not used to heavy drinking, even a pint of 5%+ alcohol can get them half-drunk).

Therefore low-alcohol drinks are perfect for those that like beer but don't want the alcohol effect kicking in with 1 or 2 pints. Drinking is for pleasure, like food or anything else really, in moderation. Bingeing on it is stupid, immature and dangerous for you and those around you. If people can't find other ways to entertain themselves without abusing any sort of substance they are - and will be - plain losers.

 

[LizardKing]

Oranjeboomis nice but priced up to premium lager prices.

Becks vier and petermans artois are easily the better 4% lagers,
Carling, fosters, carlsberg etc just taste like fizzy hops these days? I'm sure they had a more rounded taste a few years ago.

 

[Steveo1982]

I sometimes prefer the taste of the 4% offerings and you dont feel as bad the following morning.

Will only drink larger if im in the mood, spirits man myself.

 

[bledd]

It's a lager, not a tune!

I like Oranjeboom .

It has a Tesco Value label, but it is an awesome lager

 

[semi-pro waster]

Thats because Stella tastes like ****, regardless of its alcohol percentage .

Well there is that argument too, I was just trying to avoid lager snobbery for the moment.

The weirdest thing about living in New Zealand and being an ex-Brit is that the crap lager I was used to in the UK sells for a premium here. Most of the native lagers/beer/ale is pretty good - some exceptional - but there are a few 3% to 4% beers trying very hard to introduce themselves. They're not very tasty.

Is Tennents available? Failing that McEwan's 80/- or even 70/- would do at a push if they are available? The answer to these questions could determine whether New Zealand is a possible destination for a holiday at any point.

 

[sigma]

Real men drink cider.