World Class Collection 2018

Around this time of the year we start to see mixed packs of beer for sale which make great presents. You can sample a number of different beers in one pack.

One of my favourites has been the around the world pack – someone must have known that because I got one for my birthday.

This one has 12 beers from various parts of the world, from Asia to Europe, the US and of course Australia.

“What’s one of the first things you do when you visit a foreign country? You taste their beer, of course” Around the World Beer Box Passport (2018)

Here is what was inside:

Tiger

Singapore’s addition to the pack, a beer known around the world, smaller bottle at 330mls but stronger at 5%.

Lowenbrau

Germany’s “Lion’s Brew” brewed in Munich, it is one of six beers that can only be served at Oktoberfest which is pretty special – this is a fine example of what is available in Europe.

Molson Canadian

Canada’s flagship beer, as pure as Canada is this smooth beer makes me feel like I want to visit this amazing place and see what else is has to offer, another 5%er.

Chang

Thailand is in the pack with a 5% beer that is meant to pair well with spicy food, a lager at heart.

Coors

This is one of the most popular beers in the United States, I don’t think it’s reputation has quite carried overseas, it reminds me of VB, an iconic beer but is often joked about.

Miller Chill

A weaker beer but with a lime twist, went down way too well, it is low in carbs too so that will help with me trying to lose weight.

Estrella

Brewed in Barcelona since 1876 this beer has some history, they have perfected their brewing methods to produce a fine product to represent Spain.

Dos Equis

Only until recently I learned how to pronounce this properly… apparently it sounds like ‘doseki’ when I was saying something completely different. A refreshing Mexican beer that goes well with tacos and fajitas

Asahi

This is a bit more familiar, a taste of Japan, Asahi is Japan’s #1 selling beer. This pack used to have Sapporo in it as well but that has been replaced, a bit of a shame since Sapporo is close to me (where I used to live anyway).

Hoegaarden

Belgium, you can’t have a world beer pack without a Belgium beer, that would be like making a Star Wars movie and not including R2D2 and C3PO. This beer was first brewed in the 1400’s to survive that long it must be doing something right.

Yenda Crisp

This is Australia’s donation to the pack, I haven’t had much to do with Yenda, it wasn’t a bad beer but I think there are a few other more suited beers that could go in this box.

Vonu

Last of all is Vonu, this is a new introduction to the box and the only one I haven’t had before. A product of Fiji this was a clean and nice tasting beer, made with less gluten and less carbs than most beers, the name means turtle which symbolises peacefulness and longevity.

These beers aren’t in here by accident. They are hand selected by BWS/ Dan Murphy's who use beers that they themselves stock. It even comes with a cool little passport for you to read as you drink your way around the world.

Cheers,

Dave