Thailand beers

[matt.]

Off for a month to Thailand soon.
Any recommendations apart from Leo, Singha and Chang?

 

[Brew_DD2]

Off for a month to Thailand soon.
Any recommendations apart from Leo, Singha and Chang?

There aren't many breweries in Thailand due to legal blocks on brewing in the country. There are some "craft" breweries, but they are largely owned by the big breweries.

Mardi Craft was a brewery that was fairly widely available. If you go in some of the specialist beer bars and get talking, then you'll likely be offered some beer brewed by locals. They keep it quiet though.

There is also a local chain in Bangkok called Chitbeer that bypasses the Draconian beer laws.

 

[YeastFace]

I've definitely made some chitbeer in my time.

 

[Brew_DD2]

You'll also find some cool variations on the Big 3 when you're there.

 

[Rodcx500z]

Watch out for the dodgy stuff

 

[matt.]

Watch out for the dodgy stuff

Good advice. I thought that the dodgy stuff was spirits?

 

[Rodcx500z]

Good advice. I thought that the dodgy stuff was spirits?

Yeah i realised after i posted

 

[Corinbis]

Where about’s in Thailand are you off to? There used to be a great microbrewery on Koh Samuel, on the main road into Chaweng. It was run by a German chap and had about 4 beers on inc IPAs and stouts.

 

[matt.]

Traveling South from Bangkok to Trang and Krabi .
Thanks

 

[malhal]

Full Moon’s Fin Fin IPA from 7-11
Wizard Brewing & Brewing Project from Villa Market or Gourmet Foods (Plan to go to supermarkets during alcohol sale hours)

Chit beer island is an experience but is a whole day, only a Saturday and requires ferry there and water taxi back (because ferry ends early).

 

[Little Rock Brewing]

I visited Chitbeer on Koh Kret a couple of years ago, on purpose too. Fantastic night but eye wateringly expensive (in comparison to other bars). The now have a bar on the "mainland" side of the river in Bangkok , plus another in Chiang Mai.
There were a smattering of craft beer bars throughout the country and not aimed at tourists either.

Big supermarkets had a varying choice of IPAs etc. Even the 7-11 chain seemed to stock different beers in different provinces.
But I think you really can't beat an ice cold Leo at sunset!

Oh and I'm jealous! I should be there now but circumstances involving a very old dog have scuppered plans!

 

[Brew_DD2]

Traveling South from Bangkok to Trang and Krabi .
Thanks

Krabi is excellent. Was there in 2023 and going back In April. I'd recommend some places to eat in Ao Nang, but there's absolutely no shortage. Have a great trip.

 

[Brew_DD2]

I visited Chitbeer on Koh Kret a couple of years ago, on purpose too. Fantastic night but eye wateringly expensive (in comparison to other bars). The now have a bar on the "mainland" side of the river in Bangkok , plus another in Chiang Mai.
There were a smattering of craft beer bars throughout the country and not aimed at tourists either.

Big supermarkets had a varying choice of IPAs etc. Even the 7-11 chain seemed to stock different beers in different provinces.
But I think you really can't beat an ice cold Leo at sunset!

Oh and I'm jealous! I should be there now but circumstances involving a very old dog have scuppered plans!

He's opening in Phuket too.