Royal Challenge Lager Beer
Royal Challenge Premium Lager is a popular Indian beer known for its smooth taste and crisp, refreshing finish. It's positioned as an accessible premium lager, suitable for social occasions.
Brewed in India, Royal Challenge Premium Lager Beer extends the legacy of the well-known Royal Challenge brand (originally famous for whisky) into the beer market. It is typically characterized by its bright golden colour, mild maltiness, and subtle hop bitterness, leading to a clean and easy-drinking experience. It caters to consumers seeking a smooth, uncomplicated, and refreshing lager that pairs well with a variety of foods and social settings. It's a mainstream lager often chosen for its reliable quality and wide availability across India.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Clear, pale to golden yellow colour with moderate white head that may dissipate relatively quickly.
Aroma: Mild aroma with notes of grain, malt sweetness, and possibly a very subtle hint of hops (often grassy or slightly floral).
Taste: Smooth and relatively light-bodied. Features mild malt sweetness balanced by a gentle, low hop bitterness. Often includes notes of grain or corn-like adjuncts common in macro lagers.
Mouthfeel: Light to medium-bodied, moderate carbonation.
Food Pairings
Indian Cuisine: Pairs well with moderately spicy Indian dishes like tandoori chicken, biryani, kebabs, and pakoras (the crispness cuts through richness and spice).
Other Cuisines: Complements pizza, burgers, grilled meats, fried snacks (like french fries or chips), light salads, and barbecue.
Serving Suggestions
Temperature: Best served well-chilled, typically between 4-7°C (40-45°F).
Glassware: Serve in a clean pilsner glass, a standard beer mug, or enjoy directly from the chilled can or bottle.
Interesting Facts
It leverages the brand recognition of Royal Challenge Whisky, one of India's popular whisky brands.
It's positioned in the "premium" segment of the mainstream lager market in India.
Manufactured and marketed by United Breweries Group, India's largest brewer (makers of Kingfisher).