Rsp: £4.29 for a 330ml four-pack
Competition: San Miguel, Peroni, Corona
The consumer
I really liked this beer. It had a very full flavour similar to some of the well-known German lagers, probably because it's made using the German beer purity laws.
I'm not sure if it would stand out when placed near the more well-known lagers in an off-licence as its packaging isn't particularly eyecatching and I'm not sure if the name Windhoek will be remembered or pronounced easily. But if I bought a bottle in a restaurant as a speciality lager I'd definitely buy another as its flavour is excellent. Four stars (out of five)
Paul Mewis, project manager video game testing
The packaging of Windhoek would struggle for standout on shelf among all the other world beers and the brand's African roots are not easily identifiable to consumers who are unaware of its origins. In terms of the flavour, I found it to be bland and almost watery. Given the latest trend for beers to deliver on taste and body at about 4% abv, it was a very disappointing drink. Two stars
John Baines, senior trading controller, Today's Group
The Grocer
When I first saw the bottle I thought 'here we go, a copycat Carlsberg product'. The green and gold branding and the swirl on the 'h' suggested as much. However, on closer inspection it very much has a style and heritage of its own.
Price-wise, it's slightly steeper than same-sized packs of Brahma and Cobra and cheaper than Budweiser Budvar, so no complaints there. Unfortunately, its strong, hoppy, sweet nose is let down by its bland, all-too-bitter flavour. Its Namibian heritage will provoke curiosity but I think it'll struggle in the burgeoning world lager market. Two stars
Richard Ford, senior fresh food reporter
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