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Affection for alcohol can take the form of unique preferences, but one thing most fans would agree on is the satisfaction of sipping on a mug of nice, chilled beer when it's near-boiling outside. Beer is sort of like the Shahrukh Khan of alcohol. Love it or hate it, you can't ignore it. And the bug for beer might be acquired over time, but once it's within you, there's little scope for going back. After all, old or young, novice or expert, formal or informal, beer is a drink that's fitting across occasions and types of drinkers. I mean, just look at the data!

So like most other things, we want to make the process of hunting for a great beer, simpler for you. Now, selecting a favourite is entirely up to you, what we can do is enlist all the best beers in India you can take your pick from. So if you're tired of googling beer names in India, and drawing a blank at the truckloads of data in front of you, here's a roundup of the 30 best beer brands in India you should bookmark!

Kingfisher

Kingfisher

  • The best-selling beer brand in India with a dominant market share, Kingfisher beers enjoy widespread popularity across the Indian masses of beer enthusiasts.
  • Their range of beers spans both lighter beers such as Kingfisher Premium and Kingfisher Lager, as well as those with a stronger alcohol content such as Kingfisher Ultra and Ultra Max.
  • Kingfisher beers tend to be crisp in taste, with a decent balance of malty and fruity hops.
  • Premium is one of the most popular variants by Kingfisher, owing to its high-quality and immensely budget-friendly price.
Budweiser

Budweiser

  • Indisputably one of the most well-known beer brands in India frequently ordered at bars and bought from thekas in equal measure, Budweiser features amongst the top choices of Indian beer lovers.
  • The classic variant of Budweiser Premium is a flavourful, medium-bodied American-style pale lager, while the Budweiser Magnum is for those with a fondness for stronger drinks.
  • It's one of the most popular beer brands, not just in the country but across the globe, one that is all too often synonymous with the first taste of beer one experiences.
Bira 91

Bira 91

  • Bira 91 might have entered the Indian beer market relatively recently, but it was quick to rise to fame as one of the biggest players.
  • The two most popular variants under the category of beers by Bira 91, have to be Bira Blonde and Bira White.
  • The former is a clear lager, while the latter is a cloudy wheat beer, and both boast of a rich, unique taste that makes you gulp down your pint before you know it!
Carlsberg

Carlsberg

  • With a cheeky tagline of "Probably The Best Beer In The World", Carlsberg is one of the most popular beer brands and beer producers in the nation.
  • Arguably, the best-selling variant in Carlsberg beers would be Carlsberg Elephant Strong Super Premium, which is highly potent and comes with a rich malty character.
  • There's a certain dry bitterness in this beer that's immensely satisfying and as the name suggests, a strong tint of alcohol perfect for celebrations.
Tuborg

Tuborg

  • Tuborg beers are produced by Carlsberg in India and are known for featuring the most premium bottle-fermented lager beers in the country.
  • Tuborg Green is mild and fresh-tasting, with a delicate balance of the aroma of flowers and grains.
  • It's a medium-rich beer, with a moderate amount of bitterness, and comes at a price that's extremely easy on the pockets.
  • Tuborg Strong is the more potent variant of Tuborg beers, launched keeping in mind the preference for stronger beers across Indian consumers.
    • Heineken

    Heineken

    • Heineken has garnered a large fan following in India.
    • This is perhaps due to its wallet-friendly price thrown in with the stronger, bitterer taste, not found very frequently in most other internationally mass-produced lager beers.
    • This perfectly carbonated beer is super smooth to sip on, especially when you throw some ice into the mix.
    • The pale lager beer by Heineken is the best-selling variant across the globe, and the iconic green bottle and red star, are known to all
    Corona

    Corona

    • All relations to the name of the current pandemic and steady flow of memes aside, Corona enjoys the position of one of the best-selling beer brands in India, and all over the world.
    • Corona Extra is lighter than the traditional beers you might be used to, and comes with a pronounced dryness along with a pleasant balance of malt and hop notes.
    • The beer is low on bitterness and has a sweet taste that's easy on the mouth.
    Royal Challenge

    Royal Challenge

    • One of the most opted for choices under the category of popular beers in India, Royal Challenge Premium Lager is absolutely smooth and packed with a rich, potent taste.
    • This pale lager pours a clear straw yellow and features a distinctly sweet nose and a delicate cereal grain character.
    • It's an immensely pocket-friendly Indian beer brand, that gets you decent taste and quality by shelling out just a few bucks.
    Godfather

    Godfather

    • The flagship beer brand of Devans Modern Breweries Limited, Godfather is a supremely easy-to-drink lager.
    • It has a clean taste of cereal grain sweetness, supplemented by a pronounced hint of smokiness and lots of body.
    • Under the category of Godfather beers, you would be given two variants as options, with an AVP of 6.5% and 4.5% respectively.
    • Both the beers have an overall malty, hoppy flavour medium to high carbonation.