Trappist Achel 8 Bruin By Chase Williams Oct29

Trappist Achel 8 Bruin By Chase Williams

The beers of Brouwerij der Sint-Benedictusabdij de Achelse Kluis, or Trappist Achel for the majority of us, represent Belgium in a glass. Like Belgium, it has had a very tumultuous history and its latest incarnation is relatively recent. Just as Belgium is split linguistically between the French speaking Walloons and the Dutch speaking Flemish, most Belgian beers are similar and either speak the language of yeast or the language of malt.  Where Rochefort speaks the language of malt, and Duvel speaks the language of yeast, Trappist Achel 8 Bruin appears to be bilingual.  Where this beer differentiates itself from others is in the...

Beijing Devils Feb26

Beijing Devils

A Chat with the Chairman: Sam Callaghan Featuring a combination of strength, speed, agility and brute force, the Beijing Devils have taken on the rugby league and emerged notorious. From their headquarters at The Den, these daemons of sporting prowess have made themselves into the premiere...

Beer Done Right Dec25

Beer Done Right

Mr. Strohmann worked in the brewing industry in Germany and Asia for over twenty years. He witnessed massive changes in the Asian beer industry, including the implementation of health regulations and the introduction of western innovations into the Asian systems of beer production. His...

A Moment with Marcus Grant, the Creator of Shanghai9 Dec05

A Moment with Marcus...

Shanghai9 is a full range alcohol delivery service that caters to those in China who want the best sent right to their doorstep. Check them out at www.shanghai9.net to browse their impressive selection of beer, single malt whiskey, wine, and other spirits. In the meantime, Shanghai9...

Hash House Harriers The Drinking Club with a Running Problem Dec01

Hash House Harriers ...

It’s late afternoon. You’re out for a walk around the town, when suddenly someone dashes past you, feet pounding, flying down the pavement. As they go, you notice something peculiar- the runner is leaving a trail of flour behind. Several minutes later, a large group thunders past, hot on...

Oktoberfest Raise Your Glass at Paulaner Nov20

Oktoberfest Raise Yo...

If you can’t make it over to Germany for Oktoberfest this year, fear not – Paulaner Brauhaus is throwing a beer festival of its own. The most authentic Oktoberfest in Shanghai will take place between October 14th and 22nd at Paulaner’s Fenyang Lu branch. Now in its 11th year, the...