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Supermarket Own Brand Lager and Beer Reviews

Whilst on our summer cruises we visit just about every Supermarket Chain in the country and have decided it may be useful to review their Supermarket Own Brand Lager and Beer Reviews

Drink and enjoy in moderation. Recommended (UK) Units: Maximum of 4 units per day for men and three units per day for women.

Testers: Jean and Graham Beven

Morrisons Supermarket

Morrisons Value Lager

Morrisons Value Lager - Best served chilled - 440ml e Alc. 2.0% Vol / 0.9 UK Alcohol Units per 440ml can - No calorific value given. Review date 18 April 2008

£0.93p for 4 cans

They say: Nothing on the can except - Allergy Advice: Contains gluten.

We refrigerated the lager for 24 hours before drinking.

Jean says: A bit watery, lacks a bit of flavour other than that it's fine.

Graham says: A bit flavourless, not too gassy and goes down like pop!

Sainsbury's Supermarket

Sainsbury's 'basics' Lager'

Sainsbury's 'basics' Lager - Best served chilled - 440ml e Alc. 2.0% vol / 0.9 UK Alcohol Units per 440ml can  - No calorific value given. Review date 04 May 2008

£0.96p for 4 cans

They say: Lager, light, refreshing, thirst rate! "Like all our own brand foods, this product is only sourced from suppliers who meet our stringent standards of quality and safety". If you are not entirely satisfied with this product please let us know on our Sainsbury's Care line - Freephone 0800 636262

Brewed in the UK (REXAM) for Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd, 33 Holborn, London EC1N 2HT

Allergy Advice: Contains wheat gluten and barley gluten.

Jean says: A refreshing light lager with fair flavour for the price.

Graham says: Goes down well. Nice flavour, not just a gassy watery pop.

Sainsbury's Crown Lager 4%

Sainsbury's Crown Lager - Continental Style Lager - Best served chilled - 440ml e Alc. 4.0% vol / 1.8 UK Alcohol Units per 440ml can - No calorific value given. Review date 21 May 2010

£2.29p for 4 cans

They say: A refreshing  clean lager, with fruit and hop notes. "Specially brewed for Sainsbury's ". If you are not entirely satisfied with this product please let us know on our Sainsbury's Care line - Freephone 0800 636262

Brewed in the UK for Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd, 33 Holborn, London EC1N 2HT

Allergy Advice: Contains wheat gluten and barley gluten.

Jean says: A refreshing light lager with great flavour for the price.

Graham says: Really goes down well. Nice flavour. Competing with Becks at twice the price!

Somerfield Supermarket

4% Lager - Best served chilled - 440ml e Alc. 4.0% Vol / 1.8 UK Alcohol Units per 440ml can - 143 calories per can with trace fat - Selected by Somerfield (REXAM). Review date 10 April 2008

£2.69 for 4 cans

They say: Brewed using finest malt, hops, and water for a clean refreshing taste. Allergy Advice: Contains wheat and barley.

We refrigerated the lager for 24 hours before drinking.

Jean says: Too gassy and left a bitter after-taste.

Graham says: A bit flavourless, weak and wishy-washy.

Tesco Supermarket

TESCO 4% Imported Lager (Blue Can) Best served chilled - 500ml e Alc. 4.0% Vol / 2.0 UK Alcohol Units per 500ml can - 215 calories per can with zero trace fat - Produced in the Netherlands for Tesco Stores Ltd.

Review date 22 May 2008

£2.29 for 4 cans

They say: Brewed using malted barley, maltose, yeast and hops, water.

Allergy Advice: Contains gluten.

We refrigerated the lager for 24 hours before drinking.

Jean says: Nice hoppy flavour.

Graham says: An above average for a cheap lager.

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TESCO 5% Imported Premium Lager (Red Can) Best served chilled - 440ml e Alc. 5.0% Vol / 2.2 UK Alcohol Units per 440ml can - 229 calories per can with zero trace fat - Produced in the Netherlands for Tesco Stores Ltd.

Review date 23 May 2008

£2.64 for 4 cans

They say: Brewed using malted barley, maltose, yeast and hops, water.

Allergy Advice: Contains gluten.

We refrigerated the lager for 24 hours before drinking.

Jean says: Nice strong hoppy flavour.

Graham says: A very nice lager, doesn't taste cheap.

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