Skopsko from Macedonia

Jun 28th, 2008
by Rocky.

skopsko

I found a real treat at our local bottleshop today, a Macedonian beer called Skopsko. It’s a 4.9% very European tasting pilsner tasting lager. I have been trying to research this beer, but can not find out too much information other than the Skopsko brewery has been in operation in the Macedonian city of Skopje since 1922 and is now owned by Heineken. Many people regard it as the best of the Macedonian beers, and after tasting it, there would have to be a pretty good one to beat it.. If you have any information on this beer drop us a line in our comments box, and if you see a couple of Skopskos at the local its worth the few dollars to pick them up- you should really enjoy it.

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  • ' rel='nofollow Rob

    Where is this shop?!

  • ' rel='nofollow Adrian Wood

    Whilst in the military I seved in FYROM and Skopsko was my drink, it is brewed in Skopje the capital and I was fortunate enough to visit the brewery. what a excellent smooth beer. Hope this helps and I will keep an eye open for it in my local store

  • ' rel='nofollow gjoko

    My favorite beer.

    Greetings from Macedonia.

  • ' rel='nofollow Jane Kadiev

    I am from England, but my husband is Macedonian. Since coming to live in Macedonia 1 year ago I think Skopsko Beer comes close to being one of the best beers I have tasted in a very long time. You must try it.

  • ' rel='nofollow Christov

    Wilst traveling, I had a small stay over in Macedonia, specifically, Skopje. The first night I was there I just looking for something I know. Amstel jumped out at me. After some small talk with some of the locals, they recommended Skopsko. I would have to say it’s VERY European tasting…but good. I ended up drinking that for the remainder of my stay. Light, not filling beer…went well with lunch an dinner. I’ve never seen it stateside though. If you get the chance, definatly give it a try, at the least, just to say you did.

  • http://www.idividi.com' rel='nofollow vlatko

    bryanhollamby.co.ukI am from Macedonia,and i can tell you that SKOPSKO is a real premium beer…face to face with AMSTEL,HEINEKEN,BUDWIESER and other premium beers…In our country,0.33 litres of SKOPSKO is about 1,20 euros…It’s cheap…For example,the AMSTEL is 1,50,the HEINEKEN over 1,50…The taste of SKOPSKO is so good,i can’t describe it,you must taste it first….Very good taste…

    -That is correct that Skopsko beewery is not sister company of Heineken Greece….
    http://www.bryanhollamby.co.uk/star-dojran/full/F174b.JPG
    -Cheers :D

  • ' rel='nofollow Seth

    I’m an American living in Skopje, and I enjoy Skopsko quite often. It’s very “European-tasting” because the brewery and the original recipe actually come from some immigrant Czech brewers who found their way to Macedonia. It comes in small cans, tall boys, small bottles, .5 liter bottles, and big 1.5 L bottles, and there is a definite drop in taste and quality if you’re drinking from anything aside from the glass bottles (or draught).

    For a small country, Macedonia also has a few other beers – Zlaten Dab (Golden Oak, in translation) is much lighter and less hoppy than Skopsko, Krali Marko (King Mark) is average as well, and Gorsko is the cheapest of the cheap – people don’t have it on tap, it’s just sold in plastic bottles at shops. Skopsko is, of course, brewed in Skopje, while Zlaten Dab and Krali Marko are brewed in the southern city of Prilep. Both cities have a beer festival each year.

  • http://nikolalujce@yahoo.com' rel='nofollow Nikola

    Skopsko is the best beer for me. I am from Skopje living in USA. Where can I find Skopsko in the states?
    Thanks

  • ' rel='nofollow Tony

    I visit FYROM often an usually drink Skopsko, coming from Ireland and the Guinness tradition it really is pleasant to find a good lager. I lived in Gostivar for a year and drank far to much Skopsko but enjoyed it!!!!!!!

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  • http://travel2macedonia.com.mk' rel='nofollow Macedonia

    There is no such thing as FYROM – Only Macedonia.
    and yes – Skopsko is the best of Macedonia!

  • ' rel='nofollow ;)

    I’m not gonna say nothing more than SKOPSKO is one of the best beers I’ve ever drank, believe me, it’s worth the money that will cost you (and that’s not a lot heheh =D) ;)

  • ' rel='nofollow Kristijan

    Yes Skopsko is the best Macedonian beer…I don’t want to talk about politics but our name is Macedonia not fyrom…enjoy Skopsko
    Cheers

  • ' rel='nofollow Kristijan

    ‘Skopsko and everything is possible’- this is one of the slogans of this beer

  • ' rel='nofollow JoeG

    I just returned from Macedonia on vacation.(went to a wedding) I drank Skopsko like it was going out of style. We have a great wine and beer shop where I live in NJ. I’m definitely going to have them order a couple six packs. SKOPSKO!!!!!!!

  • ' rel='nofollow Piplz

    superwinewarehouse.comI’ve found a shop in New York that sales Skopsko. Here’s the site: http://www.superwinewarehouse.com/r/products/skopsko-beer
    It has a map were is located.

  • ' rel='nofollow Kosta TX

    Where they sell SKOPSKO in USA? I leave in Texas, and no way you can find on Google search. One of the Bosnian restaurants here in Houston brought once, but they lost their alcohol license so that one out of the picture… If somebody tell me how to get Skopsko on-line I will ship one case to his address :)

    p.s. Still the best beer in the world. Proudly made in Macedonia

  • ' rel='nofollow Antonio

    The best beer in the whole world , i tasted a lot beers but nothing can change Skopsko … I love Skopsko and i love MACEDONIA … like we Macedonians used to say NA ZDRAVJE (cheers) :D DD

  • ' rel='nofollow Alex

    This is beer not so good.
    Greetings from the “Real” Macedonia in Greece!!!

  • ' rel='nofollow KicoMKD

    Hello. I’m proud Macedonian. And now I will say a few words about our beer SKOPSKO. It is produced in Skopje brewery, which is normally located in Skopje. SKOPSKO is light beer and has excellent taste. SKOPSKO is the best beer in Macedonia. sold throughout the country and in neighboring countries. SKOPSKO for me is the best beer that I have taste in my life.

  • ' rel='nofollow Rob

    Skopsko Beer is imported from Macedonia into New Jersey by my client. Anyone who is interested in buying this beer can find it a Corrados in Clifton, NJ

  • ' rel='nofollow emi
  • ' rel='nofollow barry

    was drinking skopsko on travells through macedonia was the main beer in bitola, orchid, skopje and so on very nice beer