I have always believed that beer’s greatest asset is its accessibility. When it comes to other beverages, which will go unnamed, the drinker is often left with the sneaking suspicion that someone is playing a joke on them. Try as they may, other beverages prefer to stay at arm’s length from their clientele. In contrast, [...]
When I go to a bar, I want to see a show. I’m not talking some lame comedy act or an experimental theatre troupe. See, as much as I write about beer, I often drink cocktails when I’m out. And with cocktails, at least in a decent bar, it’s all about the show. Again, I [...]
Our final stop finds us dodging motor bikes and trying evade the incessant honking, all while taking in the charms and better beers in Hanoi. A world apart from the rest of Vietnam, and not always in a positive way, Hanoi does offer beer enthusiasts some of the best offerings to be found in the [...]
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A short plane ride from our beloved Saigon finds us racing along a little road from the Da Nang airport towards the tiny town of Hoi An. Mainly a shopper’s paradise, Hoi An is a much quieter experience, especially from the major cities. We spent a lot of time just relaxing in Hoi An, and [...]
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During my recent round-the-world trip, I made a series of short videos of the various beer establishments my brother Myk and I visited. I took the videos on my digital camera mainly because I wanted to document our travels but also to capture a little bit of the local spirit. Having gone through them, I’m [...]
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