In June, I went to Kazakhstan. It’s the kind of place that, if ever brought up in conversation, you think, ‘Hey that would be amazing. I would love to go there.’ But you never really intend to go. And the odds of you going are much lower than you actually intending to go, even. I … More Brewing on the edge of reality: what I drank in Kazakhstan
I had the great pleasure of visiting Hong Kong this summer. It is one of my favourite cities and, being one of the world’s greats, I blithely assumed that its beer scene would match its cosmopolitanism. Actually, hong kong’s beer scene is surprisingly tiny given the size and influence of the city itself. Also, the … More Hong Hong’s tiny (but growing) beer scene
Beer lovers in Asia, rejoice! There is hope for the beer scene in this part of the world, and Seoul is a shining light. It’s not all pissy lager anymore (though, if I’m being honest, there are few things better than a can of Cass and some bbq sticks on the street, but I digress…). … More A quick guide to beer in Seoul
asia is arriving to the beer party. my last two trips eastward, the first to taiwan and the most recent to china, have confirmed this. but in beijing i was particularly impressed. china has had beer for a long time. when i say beer, i mean mostly lager produced in a vaguely german style, very … More beijing for beer nerds
i am an unabashed fan of all things east asia, but for years it’s been tough to find anything beyond a 3% lager anywhere on that side of the world. don’t get me wrong, i’ve drunk my share of chinese beer, and most of it is pretty decent, for what it is (which is 3% … More taiwan’s burgeoning craft beer scene
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