AA - Alcoholics Allowed: A Beer Called Bourbon

The local brew here in Reunion is called Bourbon and it features a dodo on its stylish VB-esque brown stubbie. There were a lot of similarities to VB infact, the ads were everywhere and seemed to encourage drinking simply because it’s there; and the beer itself could be found all over the place – it is in all the shops, bakeries and petrol stations (we’ve all seen that Simpsons episode; one for you…) but that’s where the similarities end. La Dodo, as it is affectionately referred to here, tastes a hell of a lot better than old Veeb. A full strength beer that’s not too full of flavour. Light, crisp and goes down like a treat on those hot days sitting in café opposite the water. Looks can be deceiving: 4 stars.