Tusker Lager
Between you and I, Kenya has the better Tusker than Tanzania. But all in all, this is an all rounder beer. Whether its your first time in Tanzania, or a native of Tz. Tusker will always be Tusker. I've been a huge fan of Tusker, ever since back in the days, when I used to drink the left over beers in a glass, or bottle. And Boy this is just an amazing drink. Quite a bit of sweetness to it, probably from the maize. Taste is well balanced between sweet adjunct malt and vague hop bitterness. Unremarkable and unoffensive. there is literally endless things to say about this beer.
Castle lager
So we get the point... You only drink this, because your buddies drink this. Or its because your trying to impress people, that you got class too. News flash idiot, It has the same pricing as the rest of the brews here in Tz. And no it won't make you popular in the big league at the table. Its just a beer. It's good when its chilled, and great for giving false self impression.
Other than that, I have to admit, it is made with a little more effort. the taste is rich and with its tiny bitter light sour and sweet dense pour. Watery mouth feel and light bodied... I can go all night long talking about this beer. I guess that's what makes it special.
Kilimanjaro lager
I'll tell you why this is famous. No, not because of the pale yellow body with a thin foamy white head. The aroma is grainy and corny. Typical pale premium lager. Tiny bitter and light sour. Watery mouth feel and light bodied. Its famous cause, it represents Tanzania. I mean, what comes to your mind the moment you think of Tanzania. You see!! It's the mountain that attracts people to drink this beer. And no its not the best, in fact, all i have is bad memories, of night that i hope they never happened, thanks to this beer. and speaking of the hangover. Eiiiiish, catastrophic. The least of my options.
But hey, when there is no other brand, this is still a beer in the end.
Ndovu Special Malt
Where can I begin with this malt. Definitely its special. At some point in life, before the 330ml bottles became common here in Tanzania, only Heineken and Ndovu were available in this petite body. To tell you the truth, this was my substitute for Heineken.
i quote "Aromas of hops and grains, smooth taste, average in every respect, but a good beer that you won’t be too disappointed with."
This didn't win the gold award in Germany for no reason... It know where it stands, its the fastest selling, greatly available beer one can find. I know for a fact, that compared to the other beers, Ndovu and Safari are the most hangover friendly beers i had come across to. You can take my word for it.
Safari Lager
Oh yes. The brand that refused to die, unlike its cousin "PILSNER" that just disappear (what happened to Pilsner by the way??)... After all these years, the ups and downs, the ins and outs, face lifts and surgeries, still this is the best local beer one can drink. High in alcohol content golden rich taste. The sweet malt, and hop aroma... mmmmh. This just brings back the good times.
Back in the days, you walk in to an open bar in the streets, find grown men (and women), having a laugh, people of different backgrounds, on one corner there is the DJ, his girlfriend next to him, the rich guy out of town, who wants the DJ's girl, the middle man, the poor guy from town who wants everyone to think he is rich, the grown woman who wants the DJ, the bar maid too is in the picture, all laughing at the table as if there is no tomorrow. eating nyama choma and enjoying this wonderful (did i say wonderful) I mean magnificent lager.
Now a days, people have lost the meaning of this beer. but no one can ever forget the slogan "Safari moja, huanzisha nyingine" Classic!!!
Serengeti Lager
Ahaa. Now this was my brew at some point in life. Specially back then when they only manufactured large 500ml bottles. Damn. The sweet crisp taste of the cold golden juice racing through my throat on that hot and sunny day, made this beer to be the champions of all champions. SBL really done well with this. i meant really done great with this. *thumb up for this brew*
Stella Artois
Truth be told, I have never tasted this beer. The same goes for REDD'S or what ever the "F&*%" you call it...
The Kick
Just as the Name says it, the kick goes straight for your brain. I haven't seen much of it here in Dar, but I did have a couple of sip (bottles) out in the field... Just three of these bad boys, is enough to put you in a nice sedated state of mind.
Bingwa
I heard so many things about this beer, and none of the stories has a happy ending. it's either it got some one hospitalized, or killed, even bizarre endings was divorces or my favourite one; the grown man literally shitting inside his own pants....
For what ever reason or ending about this beer, i have no feasible evidence to claim that these stories are true.
I have never come across this beer in Dar, but i do know it actually exist...
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