Honestly, I wasn't sure what to expect with my "33" Export from Vietnam. Overall, I am very picky when it comes to lagers, maybe because a truly good lager is so hard to find. Or maybe I’m just too picky. But, that isn't to say I haven't enjoyed some fabulous lagers over the years - Narragansett and Brooklyn Brewery for one.

far be it for me to not have an open mind when trying a new beer for the first time, so it was with great anticipation that I grabbed a glass, popped open my "33" Export and poured its liquid bliss into my glass.

A decent head of foam which lingers into a thin poufy layer resting on top as little bubbles trace their way up and down my glass as I drink this surprisingly very good lager. The citrusy zing of lemon, orange and a faint hint of sweet grass permeate the nose. A nice body for a lager, definitely not watered down in any way, with a weight reflective of the malts that are present. Smooth with a hint of sweetness, "33" Export glides down the throat with ease. hints of lemon and orange peek their way out around the malts, eventually becoming more evident near the end as pleasantly balanced hop crispness finishing my "33" Export.

I could definitely have another. In fact, I’m adding "33" Export to my 6 pack list for the next beer restocking escapade. Not overly hoppy and not overly malty, smooth, sweet, fruity, zesty goodness in perfectly balanced harmony.


a beer in hand is worth two on the bar