On International Beer Day today, we reached out to a dozen watering holes and microbreweries in the city to find out what the Mumbaikar’s choice of beer is
Updated On: 2023-08-04 08:59 AM IST
Compiled by : Editor
The golden grain wins
The undoubtable winner is the wheat beer. Belgian witbiers and hefeweizen lead the race at breweries across the city, with over 10 respondents naming them as a crowd-favourite
Familiar lager tale
To anyone familiar with beer drinking in India, the lager will be a comfortable transition. Naturally, it remains the second most popular choice.
A foreign taste
By consensus, it is the most popular choice among travellers and visitors passing through the city, or individuals with a taste for a stronger sip.
Experimental choice
While it is still a minority, the India Pale Ale (IPA) is the hipster’s choice. Their bitter flavour profile makes them an acquired taste.
Youth-y fruity
Beers aside, ciders are increasingly popular among the younger demographic. Respondents cited the rise of a number of fruit-flavoured ciders — Alphonso, apple, berry — in the market as an example