Kingfisher Premium Lager - United Breweries - UB Group

StonedTrippin

Colorado

2.58/5  rDev -7.2%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5

in all its forms this beer is pretty sub par. pours a clear yellow wheat color with nice rising carbonation but a quickly fading head. smells a bit skunked, possibly a product of the green bottle, but a bit rancid in odor. also some undigested sugars that still remain are present. flavor is about the same as the nose, a little like cold white toast, but with some sweetness in the finish. mouthfeel redeems it, its cold and crisp, lively on the tongue, and clean. very light body, easy drinker if you dont mind the taste. overall a beer that is impossibly unsatisfying as a last drink before 2 weeks of sobriety, but one that hits the nail on the head as a first drink after those 2 weeks. thats about all i say for kingfisher.

Serving type: bottle

08-02-2012 13:13:35 | More by StonedTrippin

Tresha

1.15/5  rDev -58.6%
look: 2 | smell: 1 | taste: 1 | feel: 1 | overall: 1.5

This beer is lucky. While it tastes pretty bad compared to any craft beer, it is the most popular and most available beer in India. The colour is pale golden, and always served very very cold. Almost get a head freeze! Very very carbonated and will keep you gassy and burping (not to mention pissy) for a long time. Goes well with Indian food - most lagers go well with spicy food. Gets warm very soon and tastes terrible when at room temperature (undrinkable actually!)

Serving type: bottle

06-18-2012 10:56:40 | More by Tresha

tobelerone

New Jersey

2.03/5  rDev -27%
look: 4 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 1.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 1.5

On tap at the Olde Saratoga brewery. Probably the worst thing I drank there and that’s saying something because very little was distinguished at all. Pale straw color, decent clarity, small white head that settles slowly, some patchy lacing. The look was the best thing about this beer.

Strange aroma has an off, slightly soured milk aspect to it dominating some weak grainy malt and vague herbal hoppiness. This intensified in the tasting; aggressively awful spoilt milk flavor, with the accompanying sourness, as well as some kind of adjunct flavor, graininess, puny malt character. A hint of herbal, floral hops mostly noticed in the mercifully dry finish.

Body is medium light with strong carbonation. Feel was fine but this is a terrible, terrible beer. Memorably bad and to be avoided at all costs. Yuck.

Edit: noticed a bottle of this in the back of my dad's fridge last time I visited. Maybe I'll crack it open and see if it's actually as bad as it was on tap at the brewery!

Serving type: on-tap

06-13-2012 18:30:08 | More by tobelerone

seydou

South Africa

2.15/5  rDev -22.7%
look: 2 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2

Bottle poured into chilled glass in Mumbai. Slightly better than my West African lagers (Flag & Castel), but definitely in the same family.

Unremarkable yellow-golden lager color, quickly-dissipating foam, fairly carbonated and best served very, very cold against a hot day. Bit too much of a Bud Light-like aftertaste for. An unremarkable beer but enjoyable in cultural context.

Serving type: bottle

05-21-2012 15:24:31 | More by seydou

jsisko01

Michigan

3.53/5  rDev +27%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

Appearance - Pours a clear golden color with a centimeter thick, fluffy white head. Has almost no lacing.

Smell - Slightly sweet with a corn aroma that's most dominant. Also some grains and bread.

Taste - Pale malts, slightly sweet, corn, and skunk.

Mouthfeel - Light bodied with mild carbonation.

Overall - This is a pretty good beer. Light and crisp.

Serving type: bottle

05-15-2012 03:36:01 | More by jsisko01

DrDemento456

Pennsylvania

3.13/5  rDev +12.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

The last beer that was available at the India Restaurant and got it simply since I couldn't find it anywhere else.

A - This one actually had some nice deep golden color, almost like a pale ale with a 1/2 inch of fizzy head that again reduced to nothing. No lace ring but it got the most head out of the three.

S - What I noticed on this one was the strongest of lager yeast of the three but it gave way to a fruity aspect. Aside from that light cereal grains and actually some hops in the smell.

T - Well this one was pretty nice. Smooth crisp body and light hopping of typical lager flavors. Not bad overall. No vegital taste so I don't understand the low ratings...

M - Light in body.

Overall not a bad lager which really doesn't deserve the below average rating. Not my best style so it would only be something I would order again if at the restaurant.

Serving type: bottle

04-13-2012 19:28:44 | More by DrDemento456

bonkers

New Jersey

2.8/5  rDev +0.7%
look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

A friend brought it over for me to try, so I split it with him. Golden yellow pour, good head. The aroma at first is off, after a minute or 2 kinda bland. The taste is light, some grassy hops, finishes slightly bitter. The body is light, good carbonation. Not something I would pick up, but if offered it is not terrible.

Serving type: bottle

02-12-2012 13:30:25 | More by bonkers

WastingFreetime

Wisconsin

1.27/5  rDev -54.3%
look: 2.5 | smell: 1 | taste: 1 | feel: 2 | overall: 1.5

Reviewed from notes.

Poured into a weizen glass (my only clean glassware at the time), appears straw yellow with a fading collar of white foam, presents a very strong cooked corn aroma combined with a medium skunked aroma...tastes like a helping of overcooked corn and gym socks on a slab of wet moldy cardboard. Light body, but I didn't get too far into it before pouring the rest of it down the drain. If this is what they consider "premium," I shudder to think what the normal version would be like.

Serving type: bottle

01-27-2012 22:32:44 | More by WastingFreetime

JoLight

Georgia

1.5/5  rDev -46%
look: 2.5 | smell: 1 | taste: 1.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 1

Golden in appearance, with a soapy white head, which does not retain at all.

It smells like spoiled hops, very light toasted malt, but has an overshadowing aroma of garbage. No seriously, garbage.

The taste profile is super light. I believe this has as much flavor as most light beer. (And I'm not hating on light beer. But for full-flavored beer, this is disappointing.) There is some very light toasted barley malt, and light hops. But all over, it's just very bland and spoiled-tasting.

I'm not a picky drinker, nor do I look for the worst in beers or criticize them to any great degree. But I have to say, this is one of the worst beers I have ever tasted.

God-awful, really.

Serving type: bottle

01-19-2012 02:33:30 | More by JoLight

Knapp85

Pennsylvania

2.53/5  rDev -9%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5

This poured out as a golden yellow color with a thin white head that fades quickly. The smell of the beer was sweet but almost smelled like a locker room to me... Not that appealing. The taste of the beer is average, the taste is a little on the sweet side just a touch of bitterness to it. The mouthfeel was typical, nothing too exciting going on really. Overall this beer wasn't anything special in my opinion. My friend was raving about it so I gave it a try when he offered me some. It's not something I'd ever buy myself. It he really enjoyed it.

Serving type: bottle

01-08-2012 08:02:46 | More by Knapp85

vkv822

Oregon

1.93/5  rDev -30.6%
look: 2.5 | smell: 1.5 | taste: 2 | feel: 3 | overall: 1.5

12oz green bottle into pint glass.

Pours a clear dark yellow with a fizzy white head. Unimpressive, but pretty standard for the style.

Lightly skunky, with some malty adjunct character.

The taste is a little better then the aroma, but not by much. There is a bit of cereal grain sweetness before another touch of skunk and finishes with malty adjuncts.

Light body, fizzy carbonation, as expected.

What one would expect in the style and coming in a green bottle. Basic adjuncts, some sweetness and a light touch of skunk. Not the worst in the style but not enjoyable either.

Serving type: bottle

12-30-2011 06:28:00 | More by vkv822

WrathsU

Florida

3.55/5  rDev +27.7%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

A - Brilliantly clear golden body with a thick vicious white head. The head is long lasting.

S - Very malty, hints of honey and light lemon fragrance.

T - Medium amount of malt up front and a slightly bitter finish. Not a lot to the taste. The bitterness at the end is slightly unwelcome as it is harsh.

M - Light to medium light bodied. Slightly over carbonation sensation.

O - A well done lager with relatively minor faults. A wonderfully drinkable beer.

Serving type: bottle

12-27-2011 21:54:45 | More by WrathsU

Durge

Connecticut

3.18/5  rDev +14.4%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 3

A light gold colored lager with very little white head on top and no lacing. The aroma offers oaky malt and oats. The flavor is nutty malt and vanilla with a touch of sweet cardboard. I also detect some woodsy cereal grain elements. It’s on the heavy side of light bodied with ample, tasteful carbonation for a light and refreshing feel that goes down very easily. Different from your typical lager and a passable choice with your Indian meal.

Serving type: bottle

11-24-2011 06:28:27 | More by Durge

cbutova

Massachusetts

2.75/5  rDev -1.1%
look: 3 | smell: 1.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

Gonna be a week or two from the cheaper coolers, hopefully find some goodies I wouldn't buy normally.

A- Deep golden lager poured into a pint glass. One finger foamy white head forms and fizzes out fairly quickly. A few spots of lace on the glass.

S- Smells like a mix between mostly wet dog and some sweet caramel malts.

T- Slightly caramelized sugar and malts mixed with light fruit and floral hops. Kind of reminds me of those strawberry jam hard candies somehow.

MF- Creamy light body with smooth moderate carbonation. Tiny bitterness.

Flavor isn't too bad with fruit and relaxed hop notes, nothing bad in here. Smell upsets me as it reminds of bathing a dog.

Serving type: bottle

11-15-2011 03:32:16 | More by cbutova

scratch69

Missouri

2.55/5  rDev -8.3%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5

I poured a bottle into a mug.

Appearance- Golden yellow with very little head and almost no lacing.

Smell- Simple grain aroma.

Taste- Bitter, bland flavor. Slight hop presence.

Mouthfeel- Light bodied and crisp. Average amount of carbonation.

Overall- Reminds me of a run-of-the-mill adjunct lager. Unimpressive and forgettable.

Serving type: bottle

11-14-2011 20:53:37 | More by scratch69

IronLover

Pennsylvania

3.28/5  rDev +18%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Golden yellow in color with a deep haze. Poured with a fizzy white foam that quickly disappeared without much of any lacing. Grainy malt and grassy aromas with very light hop character. Medium bodied with fizzy carbonation. Earthy, grainy malt flavor with grassy undertones from beginning to emd with light bitter hop character from the middle to the finish.

Serving type: bottle

11-14-2011 03:18:22 | More by IronLover

Cyberkedi

Georgia

2.78/5  rDev 0%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Aroma is crisp and malty, typical but not off-putting. It pours a typical clear straw yellow with a fairly thick white head. Flavor is about average for a lager, crisp and malty but not complex. Texture has average body and a fair amount of fizz. Not great, but give it a try.

Serving type: bottle

10-18-2011 01:25:29 | More by Cyberkedi

dansmcd

Australia

2.42/5  rDev -12.9%
look: 2 | smell: 2 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5

A - Big bubbly head, though gone in seconds. Light and clear golden amber colour.

S - Lemon, corn, grass, a bit skunky.

T - Corn, lemon juice and old coins. A slight hop bitterness.

M - High carbonation, light body. Crisp with a dry finish.

O - I can see how this could be OK alongside a curry, but just a mediocre, bland lager at its core. And another thing, why do breweries like this use green glass? Is it cheaper, or is it completely and absolutely unjustifiable in every way?

Serving type: bottle

10-17-2011 04:30:29 | More by dansmcd

CFHMagnet

Ohio

2.48/5  rDev -10.8%
look: 3 | smell: 1.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 2.5

An aggressive pour got a half finger of head that was down to a ring in less than two minutes. The body is a golden color with a steady stream of bubbles racing to the top like refugees running from an oppressive regime trying to reach the border before they are shot. No lacing.

Grassy, grainy and mechanical smelling. Smells like this must be the "high life" of Indian beers, if you get my meaning.

I get grassy malts. And corn. This tastes like a straight adjunct lager. The corn and weak malt team up to make the back end of this beer very sweet.

Mouthfeel is light-bodied. Not at all sticky, it is faintly drying. Easy to drink beer, I would put this in the "lawnmower" beer category. Best saved for the hottest of the hot summer days.

Serving type: bottle

09-27-2011 15:27:33 | More by CFHMagnet

JerzDevl2000

New Jersey

2/5  rDev -28.1%
look: 2 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 2

Picked this up in Totowa - if you wish to stay away from this, you've been warned.

Not a whole lot to this beer in the pour or look. Has a light appearance with hardly any head and no lacing to be seen. The aroma was pretty much missing as well and any scent that was present reminded me of the filler used in the mass-market brews.

Serving type: bottle

09-25-2011 14:54:00 | More by JerzDevl2000

RonaldTheriot

Louisiana

4.1/5  rDev +47.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Kingfisher Premium Lager has a thin, white head and a somewhat hazy, golden appearance with lots of little streaming bubbles. The pleasant aroma is lightly toasted and very bready. Taste is surprisingly hop forward, with lots of bitter hops up front, then breadiness across the sip along with the hops. Mouthfeel is light and watery, and Kingfisher finishes crisp, clean, and dry, yet, not as dry as American adjunct lagers. Overall, this is a delicious beer, and I strongly recommend giving it a taste.

RJT

Serving type: bottle

09-17-2011 15:35:27 | More by RonaldTheriot

soju6

Missouri

3.15/5  rDev +13.3%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A: Pours a golden color with a decent head that fades quickly with no lacing.

S: Mild fresh grain aroma. Pretyy basic.

T: has a mild bitterness wioth some sweetness mixed in. Fairly bland. Has a clean finish.

F: Light body, smooth and quite refreshing.

O: Easy drinker, nothing fancy. Seems to go best with Indian Cusine. Label says brewed and bottled in Sarasota Springs, NY.

Serving type: bottle

09-13-2011 20:07:28 | More by soju6

thierrynantes

France

2.98/5  rDev +7.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3

Beer bottle (33 cl.), tasted in 2011.

Appearance : pale yellow color, with white foamy head (not persistent).
Smell : grassy and hops aromas.
Taste and mouthfeel : sweet, hoppy flavours, with bitter finish.
Drinkability : an average beer in the style Pale lager.

Serving type: bottle

08-18-2011 17:03:28 | More by thierrynantes

UCLABrewN84

California

3/5  rDev +7.9%
look: 2 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

Pours a clear golden yellow with a 1/2 inch white fizzy head that fades to nothing. No lacing whatsoever on this one. Smell is of grain and grass aromas. Taste is of grains, grass, and a bitter hop finish. Mild hop bitterness lingers on the palate after each sip. This beer has a high level of carbonation making it crisp and clean in the mouth. This is a pretty average beer overall but I am glad I picked up a single to try.

Serving type: bottle

08-12-2011 01:25:15 | More by UCLABrewN84

angusdegraosta

New York

3.4/5  rDev +22.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

I have this beer when I eat at the House of India in Huntington, NY. The bottle says it's brewed and bottled in Saratoga Springs, NY. It tastes fresh enough each time and is easy to drink. It has more character than a cheap adjunct lager - a clean taste of grains, a little grassiness, and a mild hop finish. I agree there's a slight metallic aroma, but overall this is a nice, average lager that goes well with a meal.

Serving type: bottle

08-08-2011 02:30:18 | More by angusdegraosta