July 22, 2008

Full bodied, high calorie

I'm no beer connoisseur, but this is my favorite local beer: San Miguel Cerveza Negra, a dark lager. Unfortunately, I can't have much of it anymore for various health reasons. I had a bottle last night, and consumed my serving for the month. I know some people will call me a Philistine for having my beer with ice, but with Metro Manila's temperatures, it's the only way to keep your beer cold—unless you can drink a bottle within five minutes or you're fine with warm beer.

San Miguel Cerveza Negra

19 comments:

  1. Ken MacJuly 22, 2008 at 10:43 PM

    I put ice in my red wine..diehard winos get really upset when I do that! ha ha. That beer looks really good, I know you enjoyed your quota.

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  2. Clueless in BostonJuly 22, 2008 at 10:50 PM

    I'm a big fan of dark beers too, if I ever see this beer in my local bar I'll be sure to give it a try. I find I like beer when it is not too cold, but don't care for really warm beer so I might put ice in it if I were there too. Stay well.

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  3. LayrayskiJuly 22, 2008 at 11:03 PM

    Hi Hilda! I notice your new flavicon (?) cool! I wanted to put one up too but I still haven't decided what mine would be.

    I haven't tried cerveza negra before maybe l'll try one soon.

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  4. OlivierJuly 23, 2008 at 12:30 AM

    ma bière préférée, est une bière belge : "la mort subite"

    my favorite beer is a Belgian beer: "sudden death"

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  5. JillJuly 23, 2008 at 12:57 AM

    Hilda, I'm not a fan of beer because of the calorie count, but this is a great photo, the sweating bottle and glass looks very refreshing. My husband just looked and said he'll take one!

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  6. Flying SoloJuly 23, 2008 at 4:03 AM

    Always cold!!
    I'll drink it in 5 minutes! LOL

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  7. ben widemanJuly 23, 2008 at 4:46 AM

    I'd love to give this one a try, beer is something you can find pretty much everywhere, and always done a little differently. Bring on a dark lager with ice!

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  8. marleyJuly 23, 2008 at 5:57 AM

    I'm going to a beer festival on friday, I can't wait. I don't mind the ice - needs must!

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  9. Debbie Courson SmithJuly 23, 2008 at 7:25 AM

    I also ice my beer, except you are way braver than I! I prefer beer you can see through.

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  10. OlivierJuly 23, 2008 at 7:27 AM

    Pour répondre a ta question, il y a 24 tilleuls sur la cathédrale d'Evry car ils symbolisent la couronne d'épines du Christ et la résurrection.

    To answer your question, there are 24 limes on the Cathedral of Evry because they symbolize the crown of thorns of Christ and the resurrection.

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  11. Hendrawan KarimanJuly 23, 2008 at 12:02 PM

    It looks nice..

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  12. Louis la VacheJuly 23, 2008 at 1:41 PM

    "Louis" doesn't blame you for icing the beer, knowing a little about the weather in Manila...

    Ignore the purists and please yourself!

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  13. smudgeonJuly 23, 2008 at 5:10 PM

    I agree with Louis - if it feels good, do it!

    I also enjoy dark beers...very hearty.

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  14. LayrayskiJuly 23, 2008 at 6:26 PM

    Mmmm thats strange... last night the B which stands for blogger turned into a globe.

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  15. Jane Hards PhotographyJuly 23, 2008 at 7:08 PM

    Nothing wrong with ice. My favoutite beer is belgian called kriek. A beautiful red cheery flavoured beer. W don't get in on the island so we have to get friends to bring it over when they visit from the UK. I like san Miquel, but it doesn't like me.

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  16. KittyJuly 24, 2008 at 8:02 PM

    whoa. how hot and humid it must be there? I should stop complaining about the heat!

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  17. Pepe AlcaideJuly 25, 2008 at 12:20 AM

    San Miguel es una marca española de cerveza. Su publicidad dice "Donde vá triunfa", veo que es cierto. Ya solo falta una semana para terminar el mes y podrás tomar otra.

    Gracias por tus visitas y amables comentarios.

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  18. • Eliane •July 27, 2008 at 10:28 PM

    Oh. My. Goodness. This Belgian gal is closing her eyes in shock! Ice cubes in beer! Oh boy, you're in trouble Missy! :D
    [But not as much as the gentleman adding ice to his wine. ;) ]

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  19. Rambling WoodsJuly 29, 2008 at 11:01 PM

    I can't drink for health reasons either, but warm beer doesn't sound good at all, so I would go for the ice too. This blog is such an interesting look at your country. Thank you!..Michelle

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