It struck me as odd to see an 8.2 percent Baltic porter, in a 500ml format, from a large, industrial brewery, sitting next to a bunch of inexpensive, uninspiring pilsners. Its appearance is pitch dark and its body is satisfyingly silken. Its deep, mocha-colored head signals a beer with heft. Enjoyed blind, with its brewery of origin obscured, I think most would be hard-pressed to not tip their hat in approval. It’s that good.
But, perhaps best of all, it’s found in most grocery stores and corner shops for a mere 20 kroner. For context, your average craft IPA starts at 40 kroner and rapidly goes up from there. It’s roughly $2.75 for a half liter of delicious, potent porter.” — Cory Smith, beer photographer and writer whose work appears regularly in Good Beer Hunting, among others
Modelo Especial
“Being a brewer, I naturally gravitate towards low ABV, crispy and crushable beers. A lager is exactly what I crave. My favorite, go-to cheap beer would have to be Modelo Especial. The smooth and crisp finish Modelo has makes it the perfect summer beer. Served best with a lime, of course… And not only is Modelo readily available in most stores, it’s also very approachable for those not familiar with the style. With a light sweet aroma, subtle notes of biscuit and corn with a clean finish, Modelo Especial will always be my cheap and favorite refreshing easy sipper lager beer.” — Tasha Dixon, Brewer at Ardent Craft Ales in Richmond, Virginia
