India, May 27 -- Sour kokum classics, unique tea-flavoured wheat sippers, light lagers brewed with indigenous rice - beers local to Goa are as fun as the sunshine state itself. Here's our pick of a few that are perfect for beachside benders - sold across beach shacks and boutique bottle shops.

A combination of relaxed government policies, a well-established liquor ecosystem, a rich culinary landscape, and access to quality ingredients makes Goa especially brewery-friendly. The payoff? A sea of bold, unique local beer brands - championing everything from non-conformist styles to traditional flavours - along with fresh options on tap, season after season.

While some keep their business strictly limited to neighbourhood shops and bars, ot...