Aldi's budget lagers reviewed - are they a match for big brands?

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As the weather warms up this weekend, there's nothing better than relaxing with a chilled beer and basking in the sunshine. Sunday, August 11, is set to be the hottest day of the weekend, with temperatures predicted to reach a high of 26C.

With parts of the UK set to enjoy a mini-heatwave, some members of the Liverpool ECHO team decided to taste-test a range of Aldi lagers, all priced under £2 per bottle.

Each reviewer was tasked with comparing an Aldi lager to similar well-known brands, such as San Miguel, Peroni, Birra Moretti and Madri. READ MORE: Ten babies have now died from whooping cough - see the suspected cases near you The ECHO also featured the budget supermarket's Whispering Angel dupe, which left one reviewer unable to distinguish between the two.

Let's be clear, I'm a big fan of Aldi and its selection of cheaper alternatives to brand-name products. However, I'm not so keen on imitation lagers.