Craft beers in Thailand??

Anyone currently in country?

 

I just landed yesterday from LA. Thinking about checking out the Mikkeller bar sometime. Let me know if you want to go together. I used to live here so know the language and my way around.

 

Unfortunately I'm not currently in the LoS, though will be later this year. I'd love to hear your opinion of the Mikkeller bar, it's definitely the most "must do" the next time I'm BKK.

 

Just wondering if you made to http://www.mikkellerbangkok.com/ ?

 

I'll be making my way to Bangkok for Honeymoon. Hotel is a 10 minute walk to the Mikkeller bar.

What are my odds of finding some rare-ish Belgian lambics and sours in Bangkok?

 

If you go to any major travel destinations, like Phuket, there are going to be a few options (I'm using few loosely here) - in Phuket alone, I think I remember at least five English style brew pubs. You're not going to find many microbreweries in Thailand, but if you follow this link - http://homebrewthailand.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=49&Itemid=56 - you may be able to find a couple spots. But no worries, my friend, you can always grab a Singha or a Chang and enjoy yourself just as well! Enjoy the people, drinks, and countryside and be safe! Plenty to do.

 

Excellent, thanks for the website and insight. We will be in Bangkok for 7 days and Hua Hin for 7 more. I'm guessing my odds of finding anything in Hua Hin are slim to none.

 

You can find craft beer in Bangkok. The previously mentioned Mikkeller bar/brewpub has an extensive selection. Also there is this: http://www.pilsgrimage.com/exceptional-beer-bars/niche-beerville-bangkoks-newest-craft-beer-bar/

I'm sure there are others, though all are going to be expensive. In Hua Hin, I think your guess is completely accurate, enjoy the Singha's, avoid the Chang(over).

 

At JFK now heading for Thailand. Looking forward to the craft beer break and drinking yells suds for two weeks. Hopefully when I return Beer Camp will have arrived in NY

 

Just stay away from anything called a "pook bar"

 

Is that where all the loons are and you are keeping them for yourself??

 

hahahaha....loons,not so much...chicks who were once (or might still be) dudes..plentyfull!

 

No likey the Katoey?? That's Thailnad. You never know, until, well...

 

In ChiangMai, Rimping Market http://www.rimping.com has several locations, and generally carries a good selection of imported beers, mostly Belgian and German, though a couple American ones as well (same as above mention Anderson Valley and Rogue). Found some Japanese Hitachino Nest, and other cutting edge Japanese brews as well. All at a price mind you, but worth checking into if thats what you are looking for.

 

I was bummed that the German Micro Brewery closed. It was awesome to have had fresh brewed beer brewed locally in Chiangmai.

 

Anything cropped up of late in Bangkok? Will be in the south for roughly Christmas week (so never mind) but then a few more days in the capital, of which I can't get enough -- but wouldn't mind something to break up the flow of Singha.

 

To clarify, I am checking in not just about American craft, but any (esp. non-Belgian). Sorry for the thread-jacking.

 

Try the Mikkeller Bar on Ekkamai. Sadly it's one of the best places that I've found for beer in Bangkok. Beers are not fresh, but there really isn't anything in this city outside of Thai beer and Belgian imports. Some of the staff are homebrewers and might be able to let you know where to get some of the local underground craft beer being brewed here (it's illegal so they might not be open to letting you in on it, lol) I haven't tried any yet, but am not really expecting much...

 

Oh, Mikkeller bar had bottles of Hill Farmstead Daybreak as of a few days ago. Not listed on the menu...it's kept in the back for regulars. Ask for it!