The beers are much lighter than other continental beers but are the perfect drink for the climate. When not severed in the bottle the beer is either a 'Caneca' (pint) or an 'Imperial' (half a pint).

Watch out in more pricier venues for the 25cl serving, what a shot of beer for 5 Euros?

Sagres, a blond lager with a sharp hop taste.

Sagres Preta, a dark beer with a strong hop taste.

Super Bock, a blond bock beer with a malt taste and a great name!

The spirits have a lower alcohol content than many other European countries but are much, much sweeter, examples are:

Ginjinha, a cherry liquor which even has the cherry in the bottom of the bottle.

Amarguinha, an almond liquor

Port, the crème of all of the Portuguese sprits.