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This category covers beers brewed abroad and imported, bringing together the brewing traditions of countries such as Belgium, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Germany, Ireland, France and Mexico. The Jastin Off Licence imported beer range includes lagers, wheat beers and stout; we deliver to your address in North Cyprus.
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Different countries, different brewing traditions
The imported beer shelf is a chance to taste the signature styles of the world's great beer nations in one place. Most are pale lagers, but the range also includes ale-family styles such as German wheat beer, Belgian-style white beer and Irish stout.
Main styles in the range
European lagers and pilsners
Budweiser Budvar, from the state brewery founded in 1895 in České Budějovice in the Czech Republic, is a Czech lager known for its Saaz hops and long conditioning. Stella Artois, from Leuven in Belgium, is a pilsner. Heineken from the Netherlands and Beck's from Germany are in this group too.
Light lager from Mexico
Corona Extra, brewed since 1925, is a pale, light lager famous for being served with a wedge of lime or lemon in the neck of the bottle. America's Budweiser belongs to the same light lager family.
German wheat beer
Weissbier is a pale, refreshing German beer with a generous head, in which at least half the grain is wheat malt. Its distinctive banana and clove aroma comes from the yeast. Weihenstephaner Hefe Weissbier, one of the beers the BJCP style guidelines cite as an example of the style, is brewed at the state brewery in Freising, Bavaria.
French white beer
Kronenbourg 1664 Blanc, brewed in Obernai in Alsace, is a fruity wheat beer with citrus notes, close to the Belgian witbier tradition.
Irish stout
Guinness Draught, brewed in Dublin since 1759, is an Irish stout with a dark colour from roasted barley and a coffee-like aroma. The nitrogen widget in its cans and bottles creates a dense, creamy head when poured.
The shelf also has beers such as Carlsberg Elephant, Van Pur Extra Strong and Amsterdam Navigator; as strengths vary, we suggest checking the label when choosing.
Serving suggestions
- Lagers: served well chilled, at around 7 °C.
- Wheat beers: served at around 8–9 °C in a tall glass that widens at the top; the yeast sediment in the bottle can be poured in with the last bit.
- Stout: Guinness recommends 6–7 °C for its draught stout. Pouring from the can into the glass in one go helps the creamy head settle.
- Food: wheat beers go well with seafood and salads, stout with chocolate desserts and stews, and Czech and Belgian lagers with grilled meat.
For brands brewed in Turkey, browse our Turkish beers; for hop-heavy IPAs, our craft beers; or our whole beer range.
Frequently asked questions
Are Budweiser and Budweiser Budvar the same beer?
No. Budweiser Budvar is the Czech lager from the state-owned brewery founded in 1895 in České Budějovice (Budweis in German), in the Czech Republic. Budweiser is a brand of the American brewer Anheuser-Busch. The two companies have been in a legal dispute over the name since the early 1900s, which is why they're sold under different names in some countries.
Why is Guinness's head so creamy?
Guinness Draught cans and bottles contain a small plastic widget with nitrogen. When the can is opened, the widget releases nitrogen into the beer, creating a dense, creamy, long-lasting head when poured. Guinness on draught gets the same effect from a nitrogen gas mix.
What's the difference between Weissbier and witbier?
Both are refreshing beers made with wheat, but their traditions differ. In German Weissbier, at least half the grain is wheat malt, and the banana and clove aroma comes from the yeast. Belgian-origin witbier uses unmalted wheat and is spiced with coriander and dried orange peel, giving a more lemony, spicy drink.
Why is Corona drunk with lime?
Serving Corona Extra with a wedge of lime or lemon in the neck of the bottle is a popular tradition; the citrus adds a refreshing sourness and aroma to the beer. It's a serving habit, not a requirement; Corona can be drunk without it.
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