3 years in a row. 4 consecutive festival days. 250 beers from 20 countries. All from $3 a pop.

These are just some numbers to tease you with but the one that’s had us at hello is the opportunity to sample more than 250 beers in a single seating. In a repeat of the past 2 years, Beerfest Asia 2011 makes a re-appearance at the Marina Promenade behind the Singapore Flyer from 16 to 19 June 2011.

Beers and ciders from Armenia to Sweden to the Czech Republic will be available for sale on the festival grounds. If you love your India Pale Ale(IPA), check out the booth by Beerstyle Distribution who will be carrying brews from American favourites like Rogue and Stone. Commercial brewers like Carlsberg will also be showcasing their portfolio of brands with the inclusion of the Russian Baltika and crowd favourite Somersby Cider. And Singapore’s newest mircobrewer AdstraGold will also be quenching thirsts at the festival.

The U2 Show - Achtung Baby

Beerfest Asia 2011 will also see the debut of the All Star Showstoppers along with three tribute experiences of The Beatles, The Blues Brothers and The Rolling Stones. Tribute bands “The Killer Queen” and “The U2 Show – Achtung Baby” who performed last year are back by popular demand to belt out classic hits.

Asia Beer Awards will be staged again this year and for the first time, the Asia Brewers’ Conference will be held on the trade day (16 June 2011) of Beerfest Asia 2011.

Tickets are on sale at www.sistic.com.sg from $15 onwards including two free beers for selected tiers. For more information on Beerfest Asia 2011, visit the official website at www.beerfestasia.com.

Tastes like apple champagne, if it doesn't exist, at least there's Somersby!

Well, Carlsberg Singapore has upped the stakes by introducing the Somersby Apple Cider and we were fortunate enough to score a bottle. Let me put it simply – this is best cider I’ve ever tasted. And I took all of 5 mins to finish the bottle, it was really that good.

I love my ciders and I love my champagne and this Somersby cider comes close to a semi-cuvee apple champagne, if there’s ever such a drink! It’s no fib by describing my first taste felt as though I was biting into a big, juicy apple and what gushed out was pure apple juice mixed with tonic! Sweet and full of flavour.  I am sure this is going to give Magners, Pipsqueak, Strongbow a run for their money.

It’s hitting our shelves and for those visiting Beer Fest Asia 2010, you’ll find it available there. It’s sheer torture having to wait till then to drink it again!