Tsingtao - Tsingtao Brewery Co., Ltd.

RollTide05

Hong Kong

3.38/5  rDev +21.1%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3.5

I decided to review this beer because I live in China and it is the most famous Chinese beer. I actually like it for and adjunct lager. It is very drinkable and has a tiny bit of hops to it. The beer also has a little richness as well, which I like.

I really enjoy this beer for an everyday drinker but tend to find it a bit under carbonated. It leaves virtually no head... not surprising for this category of beer but it tends to taste a bit flat to me. I also must mention that I have always noticed a soapy taste to Tsingtao. I know what you are thinking, wash your glasses better! I know what I am doing though. I have a great glass collection and only use hot water and baking soda to clean them. Still, I always notice a mysterious soapy taste which is strange. It does have a certain sweetness as well which makes this beer stand out in this category to me.

Overall a good adjunct and I much prefer it to Budweiser and the like. I don't need to be eating Chinese food to enjoy it.

Serving type: can

09-25-2011 16:21:18 | More by RollTide05

rickfos

Ontario (Canada)

4.25/5  rDev +52.3%

05-23-2013 17:10:58 | More by rickfos

himynameisping

California

2.75/5  rDev -1.4%

05-23-2013 05:34:50 | More by himynameisping

Rdc67

Kentucky

2.5/5  rDev -10.4%

05-22-2013 20:16:23 | More by Rdc67

InspectorBob

New Jersey

2.75/5  rDev -1.4%

05-22-2013 15:35:45 | More by InspectorBob

KerryCummins1977

Kentucky

3/5  rDev +7.5%

05-19-2013 01:21:00 | More by KerryCummins1977

dogfishandi

New York

2.01/5  rDev -28%
look: 2.75 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 1.75 | overall: 2

12 oz green bottle poured into a pint glass.

Pours a very clear light straw yellow color. Fairly retentive white head, somewhat soapy looking. Fast rising carb bubbles. No lace.

Aroma is maybe a touch skunky at first. Minerals are prevalent and it almost smells like glass if that makes sense.

Watered down weak flavors. Mineral water, light semi sweet hay like grain.

Very watery and light, almost like drinking carbonated water with a slit grain sweetness and mineral lager yeastiness.

Wouldn't this be a Chinese adjunct lager? Whatever. Nothing different here.

Serving type: bottle

05-18-2013 18:09:02 | More by dogfishandi

dmorgan310

Michigan

2.75/5  rDev -1.4%

05-14-2013 00:43:52 | More by dmorgan310

Aosemidey

Pennsylvania

2.75/5  rDev -1.4%

05-11-2013 22:57:49 | More by Aosemidey

BamfBacon

Ohio

3/5  rDev +7.5%

05-10-2013 18:04:53 | More by BamfBacon

pcsnyder

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev +34.4%

05-10-2013 12:56:09 | More by pcsnyder

Bill235

Ohio

3/5  rDev +7.5%

05-09-2013 17:27:04 | More by Bill235

elglueckert

Montana

3/5  rDev +7.5%

05-09-2013 01:09:03 | More by elglueckert

Sludgeman

District of Columbia

3/5  rDev +7.5%

04-26-2013 04:08:06 | More by Sludgeman

TonyTalon

Wisconsin

3/5  rDev +7.5%

04-25-2013 02:54:02 | More by TonyTalon

hurdjg

Iowa

2/5  rDev -28.3%

04-21-2013 14:10:51 | More by hurdjg

abcdefghijkyle

New Jersey

2.75/5  rDev -1.4%

04-17-2013 18:58:03 | More by abcdefghijkyle

Celtics76

Rhode Island

2.5/5  rDev -10.4%

04-17-2013 15:25:52 | More by Celtics76

NicoleL

New York

2.5/5  rDev -10.4%

04-16-2013 05:02:24 | More by NicoleL

Kunstman

Wisconsin

2.5/5  rDev -10.4%

04-09-2013 03:38:32 | More by Kunstman

randylangford

Pennsylvania

3.25/5  rDev +16.5%

04-09-2013 00:53:59 | More by randylangford

wroywel

Massachusetts

1/5  rDev -64.2%

04-06-2013 21:10:02 | More by wroywel

Bigben0328

Georgia

2.75/5  rDev -1.4%

04-06-2013 04:02:13 | More by Bigben0328

Lost_in_Prawet

Thailand

3.25/5  rDev +16.5%

04-05-2013 12:50:08 | More by Lost_in_Prawet

TonyY

New York

2.5/5  rDev -10.4%

04-03-2013 13:16:16 | More by TonyY