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Anyone been to Vietnam who can recommend better/other beers, or improve this list?-- Vivek WagleJoin the Discussion: 1 Comments: Anonymous said... Apart from bia hoi (fresh draught beer), which you can get on almost any street corner for a few cents, there are several national breweries that produce a fine drop. Bia 333 - Pronounced 'ba ba ba' (don't ask me about tones!), 333 might not be quite as poor as Festival, but the weight of expectation sends it to the bottom of the list. Bia Festival - Easily the worst of the three big Hué beers, Festival is overpriced and slightly sour. Bia Ha Noi - North beats South in the battle of Vietnam's 'two capitals'. Bia Hue - Very similar to Huda, and brewed by the same company, this is a pale lager that sucks up your thirst magnificently. Bia Sai Gon - Ho Chi Minh City's answer to Bia Ha Noi, Bia Sai Gon is darker, more honeyed and less carbonated. Cheaper than chips and almost as uncarbonated, Halida can leave a full feeling in your stomach and a slightly bitter aftertaste. Halida - Produced in North Vietnam under the supervision of Carlsberg, Halida is an OK drop. Hanoi's brew is golden, fizzy and eminently drinkable. Here's my take, in order of preference:1. Huda - Native to Hue, the old imperial capital, Huda is cheap, clean, thoroughly refreshing, and complex enough to sip slowly (if you have the self-control). If you want full flavour, go for Sai Gon; if you want a great balance, go for Huda.Again, these are just the opinions of a complete dilettante. It lacks the richness of its Hué counterparts, but it has no bitter aftertaste and sports a pleasant, malty flavour.4. It's a fine accompaniment to spring rolls or bun, though.6. It's better for a cool, breezy evening than after a hot day spent dodging scooters.5. It's supposedly an 'export-quality' beer, but it's horribly disappointing. No part of this site may be reproduced without our written permission. Vietnamese Beers: A Quick Trip Posted Saturday, May 24, 2008, 5:29 PM by Lonely Planet OK, I have to admit it: I'm hardly a beer connoisseur. We're using our network to bring you the best in travel blogging - buzz-word events, breaking news, tough travel, odd corners and the world's craziest kitsch.