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Philippine Beers, Liquors, and Alcoholic Beverages

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Beer, Gin, Rum & Brandy Party Guide for the Philippine Visitor

An adult party isn't complete without alcoholic beverages in the Philippines. Typical Filipinos or Pinoys gather in a circle or table with beer, liquor, or an alcoholic mixture as the central driver of the party along with music; where food comes only in a poor second place. Each party person is obliged to drink from a solitary glass which is passed around while others wait for their turn. This is called the 'tagay' which tightens the bond of Filipino camaraderie or 'pakikisama.'

Learn about the best and worst of Philippine alcoholic drinks. This is a must party planning guide for the Philippine visitor who would like to impress his Filipina girlfriend.

Table of Contents

  1. San Miguel Beer
  2. Red Horse Beer
  3. San Mig Light
  4. GSM Blue
  5. Emperador Brandy
  6. Photo Credits and References
  7. Comments

Philippine Beers

San Miguel Beer

This is the best selling beer in the Philippines. You haven't been to the Philippines if you haven't tried San Miguel beer pale pilsen.

San Miguel beer is readily available in the standard 320 ml. and 1 liter bottles in most Filipino stores. In bars and selected restaurants, it can be served in pitchers as the beer is drawn from 15, 30, or 50 liter kegs.

Why People Love San Miguel Beer

For the Party People at Least...

According to Ted Morris of Diego Garcia Base, it's "the beer that makes every man a tiger, and every woman beautiful." Here is Ted's top 10 reasons.
  • By mid-month, the other choices were Schlitz, Olympia, and Pabst Blue Ribbon.
  • It was the only bottled beer on the island.
  • Deposit on bottles made the 3 environmentalists on the island happy.
  • High alcohol content - could be used to start beach-party bonfires.
  • It only cost $4 per case - cheaper than Coca Cola.
  • When freeze dried and rolled in a cigarette paper, was only legal drug on the island.
  • Stubby bottle design prevented serious injury when used "improperly".
  • Brought back happy memories of better days (and nights) in Olongapo.
  • There's just something magical about watching women drink beer from a bottle.
  • Is listed by FDA as "suitable substitute" for Viagra.

San Miguel Beer Foam Party 

Red Horse Beer

Extra Strong Beer

This is the Filipino worker's beer. The typical blue collar urban worker will go straight to the neighborhood store to drink a couple of Red Horse beers with his friends after work to relax.

This beer has a high alcohol content and is undeniably the strongest Philippine beer. Red Horse beer is readily available in the standard 500 ml. and 1 liter bottles in most Filipino stores nationwide.

Brandon Vera For Red Horse Beer 

San Mig Light

Arnel PantojaThis is the conversational beer among Pinoy yuppies. San Mig Light is an urban crowd favorite to escape the rush hour traffic after office or is a Friday night staple for party goers in clubs and bars.

San Mig Light Corporate-Sponsored Party 

Beer Prices per Bottle at 7-11

These prices are correct as of 13 February 2011 but may change without prior notice..
  • 1Red Horse
    - 500 ml : Php 29
    - 1 liter : Php 59
  • 2San Miguel Pale Pilsen
    - 330 ml : Php 24
  • 3San Mig Light
    - 330 ml : Php 27
  • 4Lone Star Light
    - 300 ml : Php 22

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Philippine Liquors

GSM Blue

Ginebra San Miguel Blue

This is very popular among Filipino teenagers in Metro Manila. A teenager's birthday party isn't complete without a GSM Blue gin. Mixed with Pomelo or Pineapple juice, GSM Blue highlights the fun together with Filipino junk foods.

Emperador Brandy

Photo by FoxLadThe average guy's brandy.

Photo Credits and References

All commercial product photos are owned by their respective manufacturers and are used here for product reviews as allowed under fair use provisions.
Photo by Reed Kennedy
Let's Party in the Philippines introduction photo.
Ted Morris of Diego Garcia Base
Reasons why people love San Miguel Beer.

Comments

  • richard Mar 12, 2012 @ 6:05 am | delete
    Please check out our San Miguel Video beer Review here : channelfix.com/video/242/. Please let us know what you think in the comments!
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