The next time you venture out to treat yourself to a nice crisp lager, why not try something a bit different?

CAMRL has long been an admirer of Carlsberg. Let a less knowledgable drinker near it and without fail they will ask "Is that one of those classic Belgian beers?".

The unique taste is apparent even before your lips have touched the side of the sleek embossed scooner (and we have to say, the glass itself is so sophisticated you will feel like James Bond or George Clooney when you raise it to your lips - with of course everybody in the pub watching with obvious admiration for your lager knowledge).

Deep, strong, almost mustardy notes eminate from this lager, often to the suprise of the first-timer. Carlsberg is unlike other lagers in this price range - but whilst it is different, this is not a bad thing.

Strength wise, Carlsberg just makes it into the "training lager" category, although the taste would have you believe it was stronger. The overall flavour is somewhat berrylike, balancing crisp loganberry with subtle juniper hints for a fresh, complex, peppery essence.

For those new to Carlsberg, the powerful floral notes are often enough to put them off Carlsberg for good - but stay and have one more. Maybe even two. Only then you will understand why Carlsberg was voted CAMRL's Lager of the month in September 2008.

Unique, bossy yet unashamedly feminine flavours combined with a reasonable price and the following key points make Carlsberg a good choice for the more cultured lager drink:

Goldenrod poppy yellow - a snow white head.

Pepper and mustard - some will notice juniper berries if it si their first glass.

Yeasty explosions at the back of the tongue.

Gives the perception of stewed or baked fruit flavors