What’s your desert island beer?

If you find yourself stranded on a deserted island with only one particular beer to enjoy, which one would you go for? Now think carefully, as you probably don’t want to get too tipsy in case you need to take care of practical tasks. But on the other hand, what the heck? You’re on an uninhabited island, all on your own as far as you know, with nothing much to do apart from watching the sun set over the ocean.

For me, this is an easy question to answer. My desert island beer, without a doubt, is Allagash White. I don’t usually rave about a particular beer, as there are so many good ones out there and my preferences vary, but I just love this one.

Allagash White is a Belgian Witbier from Allagash Brewing Company in the US. Deliciously lemony and refreshing, it’s highly drinkable and works a treat any time of year but particularly in summer. I can’t think of a better suited beer to take with me for an extended stay on a remote island.

A few other beers would do a neat job, of course. Presumably, this island is located in a sunny part of the world, with a warm climate and a never-ending beach. So, to be sensible, I would stay with a sessionable and thirst-quenching beer. Brooklyn Brewery in New York is the very first brewery I visited, almost 20 years ago now, and well…Brooklyn Lager is my first love (in the beer world). So, this would be my reliable runner-up.

With this in mind, what’s your desert island beer? Perhaps you prefer something with a higher alcohol content, such as the classic Westmalle Dubbel, or maybe the hyped Pliny the Elder, a double dry-hopped Double IPA from Russian River in the US, or the excellent Export India Porter from London-based brewery The Kernel?

Whether going for an easily-accessible American lager, an elaborate hipster beer or an underdog, a tasty beer is sure to make your stay on the island so much better.