5 seasonal beers to try right now in Mumbai

Mango, Masala Chai, and more

1. Alfie: An experimental sweet and sour beer discovered by the chef is inspired by mango Shrikhand, infused with fermented mango pulp and cardamom.

Masala Chai meets beer. It’s as Mumbai as it gets

The White Owl – Brewery and Bistro (Lower Parel); Call: 33126124; Price: Rs 285 plus taxes (for 300ml); Rs 435 plus taxes (for 550ml)

Alfie at White Owl

2. Masala Chai Beer: The monsoon-special brown ale is infused with herbs and spices such as ginger, cardamom and cinnamon.

The Barking Deer Brewpub and Restaurant (Lower Parel); Call: 30151377; Price: Rs225 +Taxes; Pitcher: Rs1,000 +Taxes

Masala Chai beer

3. Ale of Heroes : This Scotch Ale is an amalgamation of pale malt, chocolate, roasted malt, and a hint of wheat, which contributes to its dark caramel flavour. It acquires its whisky-like hue due to it.

The Barking Deer Brewpub (Lower Parel); Price: Rs225 +Taxes; Pitcher: Rs1,250 +Taxes

Ale of Heroes

4. Mango Cider: A mild beer with a base of apple cider and concentrated Kesari mangoes (from Guajrat), which makes it sweet and tart. Mango season’s over. Which means this is the final batch.

Doolally Taproom (Bandra west); Call: 9969360726; Price: Rs 250 (inclusive of taxes) for a pint

5. Myspry Ale: An American-style Indian pale ale loaded with seasonal herbs. It’s a mix of bitterness and aroma, not for the faint of heart.

Brewbot Eatery and Pub Brewery (Andheri West);Call: 40034448; Price: Rs 300, inclusive of taxes