A sad tale is coming out of East Africa for lovers of something called Bell Beer:
Beer shortage hit Kampala suburbs as food prices shot up during the festive season. Bell beer manufactured by Uganda Breweries Ltd ran out in most depots in Luzira, Kitintale and Bugolobi. At Uganda Brewery's famous Kayonza depot in Luzira, no trace of Bell beer could be seen. In some bars, where it could be found, the price shot up from Shs 1,500 to Shs 1,700 per 500 mils bottle. Most revellers resorted to other beer brands including Nile Breweries products like Nile Special and Club Pilsener beers. "It's very bad to get used to a particular drink. But given the circumstances we are in, you have to think very fast and look for an option, " John Asiku, found looking for his favourite drink in Luzira, told Daily Monitor.I couldn't find any reviews on the Beer Advocate. There is this one on a travellers page but it can't be trusted as it warns "avoid Al's Bar for God's sake!!" Every bar called "Al's Bar" worldwide is among the best - it is a well known fact.
Comments
Anita Catari - February 5, 2007 8:36 AM
Hello... why should anyone not go to Al's Bar... it is certainly one of the more "special" places of Kampala, but what is wrong with being different?
What I was actualy interested in, however, is to ask beer drinkers about the quality of beer sold and consumed in Uganda.
I am not a beer drinker. Although German, but a friend of mine who comes to visit me here wanted to know about the above.. and now I want to show off with my expertise knowledge...
Could be also about the Kenyan brands or even other African regional brands.
Hello to all you interested passionate beer drinkers, this is a plead for help from an illiterate, you could tell me anything but please be gently and honest with me!
Cheers!
giuseppe - November 21, 2008 12:47 PM
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Andy Daykin - April 19, 2009 5:02 PM
Just got back from Uganda today. Bells and Tusker were both adequate beers. Club, I found to be insipid. I was excited about the extra strong Guinness but this disappointed, having more in common with syrupy super strength beers. The clear winner for me was Nile Special - a full strength and flavoured lager (1,600 shs from Jazz's super market near Bugolobi market - take back your empties for 300 shs deposit on the bottle) Bar prices ranged from 2,500 shs at Red Chilli and Bar El Gazelle to 3,500 at Efendy's Turkish Restaurant. Enjoy it. I brought two back to share with my wife.
Jenny - September 20, 2009 2:17 AM
Nile Special is hands-down the most fantastic beer of all time. I recommend mixing it with in a 2:1 ratio with Fanta Passion (also available in Uganda). This lovely beverage is called Nile Passion and is fantastic.
Sarah - September 20, 2009 2:03 PM
Nile mixed with Fanta Passion in a 2:1 ratio is absolutely fantastic! It is tasty, fresh and completely compliments the lager of Nile.
Alan - September 20, 2009 2:07 PM
Wow. Ugandan brewery spammers.
Sarah - September 23, 2009 5:05 PM
Sorry, Alan. I see how you might think we could be Ugandan brewery spammers, but you only think this because you have never had a Nile Special or a Nile Passion. I'll forgive your mistake, but do yourself a favor and drink a Nile Special!
Jenny - September 23, 2009 9:43 PM
In fact, Sarah and I are not brewery spammers. We are just enthusiastic citizens who happen to enjoy a Nile Special after a hard day's work. I understand that you may not understand our genuine love of Nile Special or our mixed drink Nile Passion, because you may have never had the good fortune to get to sample these delicacies. I assure you that once you get a taste of the goodness, you will understand and become a true believer.
Alan - September 24, 2009 9:59 AM
My faith in Uganda beer comment makers is restored. But I have no access to either fluid so I have to take you word for it.
Zand - January 28, 2010 7:55 AM
I love Nile Special. The test is so nice
John - March 21, 2011 12:35 PM
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