Worst mainstream import beer: Grolsch vs. St Pauli Girl

[Nebor]

Grolsch: Skunky through and through. Not just the aftertaste, but the initial taste on through the end. My memory failed me and I picked up a couple six packs of it a few weeks ago. I've been struggling through it.

St Pauli Girl: Someone got me to try it on the grounds that it was their favorite beer ever. I couldn't have been more disappointed. It was almost minty. Just horrible.

Feel free to suggest your own, though expect to be laughed out of the tread if you say Heineken, Stella Artois, or Becks. By the way, has anyone tried Becks Light?

 

[SSSnail]

She wins by default

 

[Away]

Corona.

 

[Nebor]

I've never had the dark. Admittedly I'm skeptical after disliking the lager so much.

Also anyone tried Heineken Dark? Pretty disappointing there too.

 

[Nebor]

Corona.

Good one. It's like water. I can't believe people pay premium beer prices for them at bars. I'd say it's the worst of the Mexican beers in order: Dos Equis Lager, Modelo Especial, Tecate, Sol, Corona.

 

[Gibsons]

Do Mexican beers count as imports?

 

[Nebor]

Do Mexican beers count as imports?

I think so. Anything that ends up on the "import" list at most bars counts. Unless you frequent the 'tard bars that put Michelob Ultra on the premium list. 😉

 

[Gibsons]

Good one. It's like water. I can't believe people pay premium beer prices for them at bars. I'd say it's the worst of the Mexican beers in order: Dos Equis Lager, Modelo Especial, Tecate, Sol, Corona.

hm, it's been a while, but I thought Corona wasn't good. But at least not offensive. Sol and Tecate just horrible foul, you-should-pay-me-to-drink-this crap. But it's been a while since I've had any of them, fortunately, 🙂

 

[Nebor]

hm, it's been a while, but I thought Corona wasn't good. But at least not offensive. Sol and Tecate just horrible foul, you-should-pay-me-to-drink-this crap. But it's been a while since I've had any of them, fortunately, 🙂

To be fair most of my Mexican beers have been consumed in mass quantity for free at Mexican resorts, so my opinion concerning Tecate and Sol may be skewed.

 

[lxskllr]

I like St Pauli girl. I'll get it when I want a light lager. I don't care much for Grolsch, or Heineken. I guess I don't like Dutch beer.

 

[Perknose]

Grolsch: Skunky through and through.

Grolsch isn't skunky from the brewery. That's the fault of someone, somewhere along your supply chain. Beers get skunked when they are allowed to get too warm and then are cooled again.

 

[Nebor]

Grolsch isn't skunky from the brewery. That's the fault of someone, somewhere along your supply chain. Beers get skunked when they are allowed to get too warm and then are cooled again.

Well I do live in the middle of nowhere.

 

[TastesLikeChicken]

Red Stripe. Foul stuff.

 

[Nebor]

Red Stripe. Foul stuff.

Agreed.

 

[spacelord]

I think some people like what I call a skunky beer. To me Heinekin is skunky. but others love it.

 

[Zebo]

I don't drink beer but from what I remember Sapporo was fucking awful. Japanese didnt learn a damn thing productive from their alliance with Germany.

 

[GodlessAstronomer]

Heineken is probably my least favourite. And that American bullshit, but I don't really consider it 'beer'.

Do Mexican beers count as imports?

Do you live in Mexico? If so, then no. Otherwise yes.

 

[silverpig]

WTF are you talking about? Grolsch is fantastic beer. It's probably my favourite mass produced beer.

 

[zCypher]

I'm drinking a Heineken right now. Maybe not my favorite beer, but it's definitely good and unique.

 

[Nebor]

WTF are you talking about? Grolsch is fantastic beer. It's probably my favourite mass produced beer.

I'm on my 3rd one of the night now. This batch isn't as skunky, but it's still my least favorite in the fridge (heineken, stella artois, becks, peroni, grolsch, chimay.)

 

[MagickMan]

Guinness Extra Stout

 

[natto fire]

Good one. It's like water. I can't believe people pay premium beer prices for them at bars. I'd say it's the worst of the Mexican beers in order: Dos Equis Lager, Modelo Especial, Tecate, Sol, Corona.

You forgot Pacifico, Carta Blanca, and Victoria. My list goes: Pacifico/Dos Equis, Modelo/Victoria, Sol, Tecate, Corona. It is worth noting that they have the same mega-brewing groups and that all of these beers are made by only two groups.

I don't really drink European beer anymore, I know I like SPG more than Grolsch, although neither one really excites me.

 

[SP33Demon]

Grolsch is great. Also love Unibrou from Canada.

 

[GoodRevrnd]

You forgot Pacifico, Carta Blanca, and Victoria. My list goes: Pacifico/Dos Equis, Modelo/Victoria, Sol, Tecate, Corona. It is worth noting that they have the same mega-brewing groups and that all of these beers are made by only two groups.

I don't really drink European beer anymore, I know I like SPG more than Grolsch, although neither one really excites me.

I'd say your list is roughly backwards, with Corona being the worst.

 

[busydude]

Grolsch is good. Its been a long time, but I remember enjoying the taste.

The worst I have ever had is Foster's.. and a UK beer; cannot recall its name, but the bottle was pitch black in color.