Vietnamese beers to know

In Vietnamese, the term  ‘di nhau’ means ‘to go drinking’. Vietnamese people have taken ‘to go drinking’ to a whole new level.  A whole range of tapas-style dishes is invented to accompany a Vietnamese drinking session, such as clams steamed with lemongrass, green mango with a prawn-chili-salt dip, prawn barbecued and coconut snails sautéed with fish sauce. And it will be a great mistake not to mention the star of the Vietnamese’s ‘di nhau’ habit – Bia Hoi (draft beer).

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It is a low-alcohol, unpasteurized beer sold throughout Vietnam. The king of street drinks in Vietnam is brewed daily and consumed within hours later so people can appreciate its fresh, crisp taste.

Actually, Vietnamese beers vary in types. Therefore, your options also vary depending on your destinations in Vietnam. Some Vietnamese beers are only available in their home regions.

Many visitors coming to Vietnam for the first time will check Hanoi as the first place to visit. Your visit to the capital city will not be complete without a pilgrimage to Bia Hoi Corner, located at the junction of Dinh Liet, Ta Hien and Luong Ngoc Quyen.

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Joining the excessive crowd there and sipping on Bia Hoi accompanied with pickled pork sausage is quite an experience that’s worth trying at least once in your trip to the quaint country, Vietnam. Another bottled beer you are likely to find on the party tables in Hanoi is Bia Hà Nội.

Travelling to the central region of Vietnam, you should try the local beer, Huda. The brand is claimed to combine Hue and Denmark in its name. The alternative is Bia La Rue, which tastes mildly more bitter and is believed to have its recipe originated from France.

In the southern hub of Saigon, Saigon Red, 333, and Saigon Special are popular brands. They offer a slightly sweeter tastes compared with that of beers in other parts of the country.

Pickled pork sausage

Of course, the local brew is not the only available choice for the locals. Imported beers is loved widely also. Many restaurants cater to all tastes with Tiger Beer from Singapore, Heineken from Holland and Sapporo from Japan. Additionally, there’s an increasing number of microbreweries producing arrays of craft beers. Across Vietnam, in numerous brewpubs , you can still enjoy Eastern Europe beer and fare, like sauerkraut and sausages, which is eaten local-style – with chopsticks.

Have you tried Vietnamese beers? Which type of them is your thing? Share with us about your experience enjoying beer in Vietnam.