San Miguel is the flagship beer of the brewery with the same name based in the Philippines (although this particular can was probably brewed in Hong Kong). Since I don't have the proper drinking glasses, I will describe how this beer pours and tastes in a hotel bathroom glass (only the finest when it comes to this blog)!
The first very noticeable thing about this beer is the packaging...the beer is packaged in a can that uses an "olde tyme" pull tab, ala beers you would find back in the fifties. The beer is unassuming in appearance, with a classic golden pilsner color and a markedly thick head. The beer smells a bit like the Natural Light I used to chug in college but, thankfully, tastes much better than it's aroma might suggest. The taste is subtle and slightly flowery with no lingering after-taste. San Miguel is light and easy to drink, which is a nice difference than some of the American pilsners I have had.
All in all, this is a pretty good beer...there is truly nothing out of the ordinary that makes it memorable (besides perhaps the location it is being consumed), but certainly better than lots of other pilsners I have had (looking at you Natty Light). If you happen to be in Hong Kong, I would recommend giving this beer a shot!
Gan bei! (Literal Chinese translation means "dry the cup").
Flavor: Classic pilsner with a slight flowery hint
Color: Light gold
Alcohol Content: 5% (by volume)
Average Price: Free in hotel mini-bar!
