It is the world’s oldest and most widely consumed alcoholic drink. Germany is famous for it. If you head to England, you can get a huge range of different types which are stronger than most. What is it? Beer.
A while ago, we asked people what their beer experience around the world was. Now, we’re back to let everyone know about some beers might not so well know, yet which should be experienced. Follow this guide to plot out your next beer toting holiday, where alcohol may not be the primary item on the menu but it’s certainly a must.
North Korea – Taedonggang
When you think North Korea, beer probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. North Korea is known for a huge range of other things, but beer certainly isn’t one of them. So, if someone told you that North Korean beer is, in fact, incredibly tasty, would you believe them? Well, we’re here to tell you that North Korean beer is, in fact, incredibly tasty. But don’t just believe what we have to say, many who have tasted it believe the same.
Taedonggang is manufactured in a brewery which was bought over from the UK and is named after the Taedong River. You know, the river in the center of Pyongyang. It is said to taste noticeably more bitter than other beers in Asian countries and comes with notes of barley, corn chips and grain. Overall, a unique taste.
This beer has made its way overseas and into China (if you look hard enough), but it’s certainly not the same drinking this odd addition to a beer connoisseurs list