One thing I’ve learnt about drinking in foreign cities is to find a nice watering hole near your hotel and preferably with service staff that speak English. That’s why in Tokyo, I like going to the Baird Beer’s Nakameguro taproom which is a short ride from the hotel I normally stay at. Not only do [...]
Starwars fans – or more specifically, fans who watched the original ESB release in 1980, are being reminded how old they (and us) really are. It’s been that long since we first saw the AT-AT and furry Tauntauns (filled with warmth and life giving innards) during the battle of Hoth. And how I almost cried [...]
It’s a special day for our favourite bartender in Tokyo and probably the best in Shimbashi! Our buddy, Yuske is the resident bartender at Dry Dock in Tokyo and it’s his birthday today. And we know you’re reading this so happy birthday! And thanks for giving me Shiga Kogen beers! I shared the Shiga Kogen [...]
Last night I had the pleasure of hanging out at a ‘neighbourhood’ pub or local in Kuala Lumpur’s Bangsar South. Sid’s Pub in Bangsar South is a stone’s throw away from Mid Vally Megamall and office complex, so on a regular day you’d spot white collar types having an afterwork pint here, especially the folks [...]
If you happen to be in Melbourne this weekend, you have to check out the Beer & Brewer Expo which will be on from 20-22 May at the Federation Sqaure next to Flinder’s Station. It’s open to public with over 100 different local and imported beers and ciders. There’ll also be live demos on home brewing, [...]
We find that the most interesting beer surprises happen when we’re not even looking for them. Take my accidental find of Zorok beer from Vietnam. Yes we know it doesn’t sound Vietnamese, our discerning readers, but it’s where this crisp, clean brew originates. I happened to be at Far East Plaza and while idling some [...]
I’m sure we’ve all tried Shandy at some point of our drinking lives. And admit it, it wasn’t always a drink for girls (nor is it limited to a girl’s name), but Shandy is an easy way for any curious tongue of a 12-year old to start a career of boozing. Well, I was flipping [...]
To coincide with the General Election in the UK, the Nicholson’s chain of pubs in England launched their alternative polling stations where you can vote with your throat. Pub’s managed by Nicholson’s have appointed Fuller’s London Pride, the official election ale, available on three different coloured taps. Depending on which one you choose; the pub’s [...]
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