Regaling us with tales of revelry at a craft beer festival in Thailand, Kennhyn Ang, co-founder of The Great Beer Bar and Ales & Lagers, is perfect company when you're having a pint (though let's be honest—it's never just a pint). If there is a friendlier beer enthusiast in town, we challenge you to introduce him/her to us.
Familiar bottles such as Arrogant Bastard Ale, BrewDog, and Hitachino Nest Beer line the shelves, but today, we're here for one thing only: the made-in-Malaysia brews that recently made their debut. "Modern Madness focuses on Asian flavours. For one, it will give Malaysians a fun sense of familiarity. Secondly, we believe the selection will instil pride," shares Kennhyn.
At just RM10 for 330ml, the five brews—four ales (4.5% ABV) and one porter (6% ABV)—on tap serve as a gateway for tipplers who shy away from costly craft beers.
"We’re also playing around with a tangerine beer that may or may not debut before Chinese New Year," says Kennhyn. "Not everything tastes good," he chuckles. Nevertheless, these are the Modern Madness brews that have made the cut:
