summer buzz

ang init!

it's the most common facebook status nowadays. yeah. of course. it's the middle of summer and nasa pinas tayo. what do you expect? so stop complaining =p

i'm very guilty of this too. i do whine a lot. especially about the hellish heat. since we don't really have a choice but to deal with it. maybe we should just try to enjoy the last few weeks before the rainy season takes over. i bet you that the rains will cover manila in ondoy-like proportions the next few months. a very hot summer usually means a very bad rainy season. we've already screwed up the environment. this will only get worse. try watching 2012. haha.

anyway, i better get back to why i'm writing this blog entry in the first place. i am concerned about the environment but i don't think i like to talk about global warming this early in the morning.

hot day, cold beer. summer is a thirsty season. so let me share my list of my favorite summer beers that will play a thirst quenching role in this crazy heat. i can assure you that they are perfect when unwinding after a long, hot day, or just lazily lying on the beach getting a tan and a buzz at the same time.


1) corona extra (mexico) - with a slice of lemon of course. everyone have tried corona right? it's light, very easy to drink in a clear see-through bottle. it has summer written all over it.

2) heineken (amsterdam) - with the green bottle and the red star is easily recognizable, even from miles away. haha. serve this refreshing great tasting beer ice-cold.

3) stella artois (belgium) - bittersweet and unique. a must-try.

4) hoegaarden (belgium)- this wheat beer is a perennial summer favorite - a perfect accompaniment to a picnic or barbecue.

5) tsing tao (china) - very drinkable and goes down easily (like water!!!). i like the light floral flavor.

6) titje (belgium) - it possesses a highly refreshing fruity flavor that quenches thirst right away. very pleasant to the palate.

7) bitburger premium pils (germany)- it has a bitter finish, ideal for cooling off on sun-drenched days and taming the heat of spicy food.

8) san miguel light (philippines) - sml can be found everywhere. it's accessible and reliable, just like a friend who you can always count on. hehe. also, the cheapest on the list. the perfect balance of light and right.