This is a beer which has become my favourite when we are having a get together. If there is no vodka, this is what I stick too.
King facts !!!
Kingfisher traces its history back to 1915 when United Breweries was created out of 5 small breweries in South India. The beer was first distributed to customers in Bangalore, Chennai and in the Nilgiris.
In 1980, Kingfisher was the first to launch canned beer and draught beer.
Kingfisher Lager beer was judged to be the world’s best lager out of 240 brands at the Stockholm Beer Festival, held at Sweden for two consecutive years (’94 & ’95).
Kingfisher also received the Gold Medal for the World Beer Championship held in ’97, at Chicago.
This beverage has no fat, is low in Sodium and contains only 280 calories. In comparison, the same amount of Apple juice has 364 calories, Milk - 442 calories and any cola - 299 calories. Well that will not save you from having a beer belly if you consume excess beer. :):)
Kingfisher has its own line of designer casual wear in the world of Indian fashion.
Why Kingfisher ?
Well I like the beer because its light and easy on the Palate and the perfect combination with spicy Indian food like Kababs and Tandoori chicken.
It also goes well with peanut masala (thats a combination of fried peanuts, chopped onions, green chillies, salt and red chilli powder). Or with just simple hot potato chips or Tapioka Chips. You can also throw in some Chicken Liver pepper fry. It tastes heavenly. On a hot summer day one can just chill out with this beer and feel real good.
For that matter this beer can be had at any time of the day without one feeling very heavy and sloshed though there are some people who do get sloshed with the lightest of beer :):).
But for people who do not like very light beers may not have a liking for this brand though it is the largest selling beer brand in India.
This is definitely my type of beer.
The price is also pretty reasonable which makes it possible to have it regularly. Or serve it in a big party. It costs about 50/- odd rupees in Bangalore for the standard Kingfisher bottle.
Did you know ?
Beer is very good for the hair. Washing your hair with beer makes your hair shine with a healthy glow.
You can make soup with beer too.
What you need is 1000 ml beer, 2 Tbsp flour, 1 Tbsp sugar, 1 Tbsp butter, 1/2 lemon, including juice and peel cinnamon, 1 or 2 eggs.
Brown the flour and sugar in the butter and pour in beer. Add lemon peel, lemon juice and cinnamon and bring to a boil. Quickly stir in eggs. If desired, serve over white bread toast.
Suggestion
For strong beer drinkers, you can try Ice beer which comes in for about 40/- rupees for a small bottle. Thats pretty good for a quick drink too if you want to go for something stronger than Kingfisher.
Well drink up and be merry !!! But be careful. Avoid drinking and driving and keep safe. Drinks are meant to be enjoyed not abused.