At 8.6, we take great pride in brewing our lagers. To get the intense taste and the high alcohol percentage 8.6 is renowned for, we need the best barley. And lots of it. Luckily, we have our own malting house where we can prepare and blend barley exactly the way we want it, to have full control over the taste.

STRONG LAGER. BLOND. INTENSE. All the intensity of 8.6 in its original version: a full-bodied lager, full of character! Rich and refreshing palate, distinctive for its strong, fruity flavour.

A dark-gold beer, brewed with natural mineral water from Bavaria’s own spring, barley malt, wheat, hop and natural herbs and spices. Brief Description: Powerful dark-blond special beer, spicy with absinth-alsem, 8.3% vol., round and a full flavour. Tasting Notes: A true innovation in Bavaria’s 8.6 portfolio, a low-fermentation special beer ...

All the intensity of 8.6 taken to extremes in a golden blond beer, hearty and robust, with powerful flavours of honey and sweet fruits.

This robust, bottom-fermented lager offers a harmonious blend of European hops and malts. It pours a rich golden colour with light hop and tropical fruit aromas. The palate is clean, refreshing, and well-balanced. Enjoy this full-flavoured brew paired with spicy wings, loaded nachos or barbeque fare. Select a row below to filter reviews.

Bavaria 8.6 Original is a powerful and robust lager, crafted for those who appreciate a beer with bold character. With its higher alcohol content and rich flavour profile, this beer is designed to deliver a satisfying and intense drinking experience.

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Bavaria 8.6 Extreme is a European Strong Lager style beer brewed by Swinkels Family Brewers in Lieshout, Netherlands. Score: 79 with 20 ratings and reviews. Last update: 03-25-2025.

A strong bottom-fermented beer made from the finest barley from our own malt house. Full-bodied with a rich palate. 8.6 Original has a fruity taste due to its special fermentation recipe. A refreshing and clear blonde beer, with a high alcohol content and rich flavour.