27 world beers you’ll be embarrassed to order in public

NIGHTLIFE Updated : Apr 14, 2026, 03:27 IST

01

400 Pound Monkey

Surely a monkey you want on your back. This English Style India Pale Ale from Colorado, US is packed with 6.80% ABV. (Text: Kunal Guha)
02

Bitch Creek

Try and look beyond its name and you won’t be disappointed with this one. Winner of several awards, this special strong bitter beer from Idaho, US is a full-bodied beer which manages to convey the big malt sweetness effectively
03

Arrogant Bastard

This Californian beer has an attitude to go with its edgy name. With strong notes of grapefruit and hops, beer connoisseurs attest that it would require an acquired taste palette to appreciate this one
04

What The Huck

Right from the Rocky Mountain region in British Columbia, Canada, this smooth and creamy beer has got its name from the fact that it also a touch of huckleberries
05

Moo Thunder

A couple of these and you’ll be ready to bring the stable down. This craft beer from Upstate New York is a Sweet Stout that contains 4.9% ABV
06

Pork Slap

No, this isn’t a bacon-flavoured beer. Caramel-coloured with a hint of honey, this one from Butternuts Beer & Ale, New York has a subtle biscuit flavour
07

Freaktoberfest

This blood-red lager from New York is a popular Halloween beer that is available in four-packs and kegs (in select outlets) and contains 6.66% ABV
08

Missing Elf

This beer from Lithuania puts forward the curious case of a missing elf. After downing a couple, try checking the label again and you just might find him
09

Dead Frog

This nut brown ale from British Columbia, Canada may put most off by its name but if you can look beyond it, this one is a refreshing dark ale which has hints of chocolate and espresso
10

Dogs Bollocks

Don’t be alarmed by its controversial name, this golden-coloured brew by the Wychwood Brewery in UK was a limited edition to commemorate the reunion concert by the Sex Pistols at Finsbury Park on June 23rd 1996
11

Nasty Habit

A varied blend of malts blend with pure mountain water to produce this Canadian beer. A habit worth inculcating, we'd say!
12

Vergina

This Greek Pale Lager may go down smooth but imagine yourself screaming across the bar for another round of Verginas
13

The Mens Room

Unlike the ladies room, this one has very few secrets. Brewed by Elysian Brewing Company in Washington, US, it is said to have a fruity aroma of American yeast with notes of honey and biscuit malt
14

Moose Drool

The Big Sky Brewing Company’s most popular brew, this one’s a brown ale. This Montana brewery is also responsible for beers like Scape Goat (Pale Ale), Big Sky (India Pale ale), Powder Hound (Winter Ale), Summer Honey (Seasonal Ale) and Trout Slayer Ale. Are you drooling yet?
15

Faceplant

This organic winter ale from British Columbia, Canada is brewed with imported organic malted barley, organic brown sugar, and organic molasses. Surely one of the most popular beers to opt for after a tiring day of skiing. The name does suggest an obvious warning: have too many and you will land on your face
16

Kilt Lifter

Let’s just say the Scots have more than a few beer recipes up their kilt
17

Happy Ending

While its name is not an explicit promise, this pitch-dark beer from Atlanta, Georgia has a hint of pine, roasted coffee and a whole lot of tropical hop. Does that make you happy?
18

Bitches Brew

On the 40th anniversary of the original release of Miles Davis’ path-breaking ‘Bitches Brew’, Delaware, US-based brewer, Dogfish Head Brewery decided to concoct this bold, dark beer as a tribute to the artist
19

Irish Death

This dark ale with a mildly malty finish is brewed by Iron Horse Brewery in Washington, US. While it is flavourful like most craft brews, this one also has a substantial 7.8% ABV. A very pleasant death, this
20

Monty Python's Holy Grail

Fans of the Mony Python series would be keen to find out if downing one reveals the true 'meaning of life'

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