Day 6: Travelling in Tibet!

Welcome back everyone! Sorry it's such a late post, but getting all the way to Tibet from New Zealand really takes some time, and a lot out of you. I'll be short, sweet and to the point tonight. My selection today is none other than the (set up by the Chinese in 1988) Lhasa Beer Company's namesake product. Currently the only beer produced in Tibet, and also brewed at the highest altitude in the world, Lhasa own a lot of "firsts" and "onlys" in the beer universe. It is also quite good. I wasn't expecting much, to be honest, but there is a lot of subtle flavor going on here. The nose is unusual, and hard to place. It seems like a stronger malt variant smell than what you usually get in a Lager. But more intriguing is the taste.Lhasa hits the tongue with a tangy combination of carbonated overt malty-ness and a lightly determined bitter/sour tone. It really is quite unusual, and the finish proves it. A mouth-watering (literally) aftertaste that is nevertheless light enough not to be unpleasant. Overall, it is a nice little beverage that has far more surprises than anyone could reasonably expect. I might even have to rate this one higher than Imperial.

Score: 8.5/10

See you all tomorrow, as we continue to explore Asia!
-Devo