Thread: Thai beer and additives - The myth/reality?

Originally Posted by Thetyim

Thank God for that, I thought I was the only one who cannot drink the beer here.
I think it must be the amount of methyl alcohol in it that does your head in.
Did you know that Scottish & Newcastle tried to import Mekhong into the UK but it wouldn't pass the tests because of Methyl content.

I have never tried Lao but I find Red Horse very nice

that may be true Thetyim, but Methyl alcohol is produced in the distilling process, something beers do not undergo

I like Singha, and it actually has a taste that is good (for me). Most beers that are sold taste of little. I dont usually get a headache with it, but Chang gives me one. Leo I cannot stand, it is horrible tasting.

I think most Thai beers are fairly strong, but I dont think they need any additives...what would be the point?