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Check out who’s still in for a chance to scoop prizes at The Bar Awards Singapore 2018. By Holly Graham. Singapore’s legendary bar scene –

South Korea mulls tax hike on imported beer

South Korea is mulling an increase in taxes on imported beer to create “fairer competition” with local breweries, raising concerns among consumers who fear imminent

‘If you have a business idea, it’s easy to get started in Vietnam’

Michael Comerton grew up in Belfast as the Troubles began. Looking back, he says he can see how little opportunity there was for business. “Having

Africa sees 1st carbon-neutral brewery amid climate concerns

A South African brewery is said to be the first in Africa to go carbon-neutral as more businesses across the continent adjust to climate change,

Where Craft Beer and History Meet: Breweries Near World Heritage Sites

Craft beer is not the hard to find, underground elixir it once was. Geographically, a majority of Americans now have easy access to delicious craft

AB InBev takes control of Bud sales in Japan

TOKYO — Anheuser-Busch InBev, the world’s largest beer maker, is making a big push into the Japanese market, taking Budweiser sales into its own hands

Brewlander has been making a secret new line of limited edition beers from a microbrewery in Jurong

Brewlander has been making a secret new line of Beers

July 24, 2018 admin Craft Beer

When we last met John Wei, he was busy whispering to yeast in Cambodia. These days, the 36-year-old brewer behind Brewlander has some “local” strains

Pork Wontons with Beer Nuoc Cham Recipe

A Pilsner is the perfect pairing for these wontons because it’s clean, fresh, and not so overpowering as to mitigate the sweet and sour of

The Evolution of the India Pale Lager

July 24, 2018 admin Craft Beer

A style born of the golden hops age, India Pale Lagers have evolved beyond just the combination of two styles. Drinkers today have choice, and

Bangkok, Where Is My Beer?

July 22, 2018 admin Craft Beer

On Nut’s homely two-story bar, Where Is My Beer? , takes Bangkok’s craft beer obsession to new heights with what it calls “beertails.” The people

Taiwanese startups you should know about: Part 5

Taiwanese startups you should know about, Taihu Brewing

July 21, 2018 admin Craft Beer

In the final of our series of Taiwanese startups we we hear about Taihu Brewing, a four year year old brewer of of craft beer

“Karnataka govt needs to adapt to a more forward thinking approach to extend support to the beer industry”

“Karnataka govt needs to adapt to support the beer industry”

July 20, 2018 admin Craft Beer

What are your weekends made of? I know, don’t answer that! For most of us, pub hopping or a quiet meal with a glass of

Will Travel for Craft Beer: 8 Luxury Hotels that Brew Their Own

Craft beer is the new fine wine, with everyone thinking about hops terroir and eager to try the local IPA wherever they travel. Now savvy

Lakeville Brew Crew retracts contentious beer names

Less than a week after Lakeville Brew Crew announced plans to label its craft beers with contentious names, including “Flint Michigan Tap Water,” “Black Beer

BA to Crack Down on Offensive Beer Labels

The Brewers Association is attempting to curb some brewers’ propensity toward offensive beer labels. At a press briefing held during the Craft Brewers Conference on

Indiana Brewery Looks to Cash In On Controversial Beer Names

Lakeville Brewery Looks to Cash In On Controversial Beer Names

July 17, 2018 admin Craft Beer

“None of this is done out of hate, none of this is done out of making fun of it,” Jon Duncan, co-owner of craft brewery

Nickeldime River Valley pairs up international bar bites with premium craft beers

How do you elevate the humble pub grub? Fiery buffalo wings and cheesy nachos are popular bar staples for many reasons—bite-sized, savoury laden, and unpretentious.

Hops in the hútongs: China’s craft beer champions

July 17, 2018 admin Craft Beer

From the alleyways of Běijīng to the Tibetan highlands, independent brewing is on the rise in the world’s most populous nation. When we think of

What Is Green Malt and What Flavors Does It Add to Whiskey?

July 17, 2018 admin Craft Beer

“Green malt” isn’t some new marketing tagline for organic and sustainable malt. It refers to barley grain that is actively growing, and just a handful

Interest Brewing in Kombucha As Healthy Beer, Soda Alternative

Boasting a variety of brands and flavors, kombucha—the probiotic-rich “brew” made by fermenting sweet tea—is likely to soon rival craft beer and, eventually, the slumping

Enterprising Aomori apple farmer pivots to boutique hard cider

On a steamy June afternoon, the apple trees in the Tsugaru region of Aomori Prefecture are laden with fruit. Now, the young apples are hard

15 IPA Recipes from Craft Breweries

There’s nothing quite like a hoppy India pale ale (IPA)! It’s one of the most popular beer styles out there, with seemingly every craft brewery

Psychiatrist using craft beer to brew up jobs for those with disabilities

July 15, 2018 admin Uncategorized

KYOTO — A psychiatrist is bringing together agriculture and social welfare here to create job opportunities for those with disabilities — all through organic craft

Brewlander | Love Wild IPA | Singapore Craft Beer Review

First beer I’ve ever had from Singapore (or was it Cambodia, bit of confusion there) and it was quite surprising to say the least. This

Sudachi Gose Junichi Furukawa and Thomas Bleigh

Spring Valley Brewery launches Sudachi Ace Gose in collaboration with Widmer Brothers Brewing

July 15, 2018 admin Craft Beer

TOKYO, July 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Spring Valley Brewery Co., Ltd (SVB), a subsidiary company of Kirin Brewery Company, will begin supplying Sudachi Ace Gose,

Beer Travel: Istanbul

July 15, 2018 admin Craft Beer

There probably aren’t too many brewpubs whose directions include a mosque, but these are the directions I have. When I get out of the Metro,

So you think you know craft beer? You need to talk to Tim Ashwood of Nickeldime

July 15, 2018 admin Craft Beer

Chef Tim Ashwood of Nickeldime breaks down the basics of craft beer, from trends to food pairings to even his own special concoctions Here at

How Vietnamese Breweries Are Using Local Ingredients to Create Stunning Craft Beer

July 14, 2018 admin Craft Beer

Vietnam has long been known as a beer-guzzling nation, with the drink comprising some 97 percent of alcohol consumption nationwide, but the country is beginning

Exclusive One-Night-Only Beer Collaboration and Dinner at LeVeL33

For the first time since launching almost 7 years ago, LeVeL33 Opens Up its Microbrewery for an Exclusive Beer Collaboration LeVeL33, home to the world’s

Co-founder of Great Leap Brewing on China’s craft beer market

To discuss the increased demand for craft beers in China, CGTN’s Elaine Reyes spoke with Liu Fang, co-founder of Great Leap Brewing, the first craft

Lion acquires London craft brewer, Fourpure Brewing Co

Fourpure was founded in 2013 by brothers Dan and Tom Lowe: as a brewery where ‘beer is our passion and our travels are what inspire

Japanese brewery expands business, taking notes from American craft beer brewer

American craft beer imports are on the rise in Japan, and a small Japanese craft beer brewery is taking advantage of shifting beer tastes by

A dry-hopped salted cucumber cider?