Beerfest Asia 2014 is just around the corner – we give you reasons to check it out this year
Mark Jun 12 to 15 in your calendar, for Beerfest Asia 2014 is almost upon us. Apart from having new exhibitors, some new-to-Singapore beers, ciders and whiskies will be unveiled as well.
We give you a glimpse into what will be showcased this year.
CIDERS
For a sweet drink with a kick!
Thistly Cross Cider
This new addition to Beerfest is a Scottish cider and comes in various flavours. We suggest you try the Whisky Cask one as the cider is made potent in the oak of a Glenglassaugh whisky cask.
The cider has a light finish while retaining the flavour of the cask. From Gan Teck Kar’s booth.
Cornish Orchards
One of the other ciders new to Beerfest, Cornish Orchards comes in Blush (raspberry), Gold (apple) and Pear. The ciders are on the sweeter side and have a crisp finish.
Available at The Drinking Partners’ booth.
Strongbow
Strongbow may be a brand known to many, but it will launch three new flavours: Gold, Honey and Red Berries, in the third quarter of this year.
Catch them at Beerfest Asia first! Available at Asia Pacific Brewery’s booth.
Whiskies & Sake
Who says only beers are available at Beerfest?
AMAMIDUKI DAIGINJO
New to Beerfest as well are sakes such as the Amamiduki Daiginjo, made with Yamadanshiki rice; which is grown in the Hyogo prefecture.
The rice is polished to50 per cent, which gives thesake subtle flavour with hintsof tropical fruits such as banana, melon and white
flowers. Available at Beam Suntory’s booth.
Suntory Hakushu
Japanese whiskies such as Suntory Hakushu 25 years are also available at Beerfest. It is a red-amber shade with notes of custard and fruity sweetness and a smoky yet fruity finish.
It is also showing the new Suntory Hakushu Distillers Reserve which has a peppermint, melon and cucumber aroma and notes of yuzu, grapefruit and lemon thyme. Also at Beam Suntory’s booth.
BEERS
The main reason you’d be there.
North Taiwan Brewery
You may be familiar with its competitor, Taiwan Beer, but North Taiwan Brewery has equally fruity beers available such as Lychee, Honeydew and Pineapple. This is for you if you like light beers.
Available at the Shiok Beers Pte Ltd’s booth.
Dwyers
Fans of creamy stout can enjoy the new lighter and creamier Dwyers that suits warmer climes. Dwyers Cream Stout is a rich black with a faint ruby edge, with a two-fingered creamy light tan head that hangs on with a fair amount of retention.
Available at APM Distribution’s booth.
Thornbridge Kipling
New to Beerfest, New Zealand beer Thornbridge Kipling is a South Pacific Ale with a grassy nose with kiwi fruits typical of a Sauvignon Blanc wine.
The fruity flavour gives way to a great bitter finish. Available at The Drinking Partners’ booth.
32 Via Dei Birrai
Italians make beer too! Seasonal brown ale made for slow sipping, the 32 Via Dei Birrai Atra has hints of coffee, caramel, chocolate and locust bean.
32 Via Dei Birrai also comes in other flavour profiles, such as Audace and Admiral, for your choice. Available at Vino Pte Ltd’s booth.
Beerfest Asia 2014 takes place from Jun 12 to 15 at Marina Promenade. Tickets from Sistic.
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