reader Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 From Channel News Asia KOH KONG, Cambodia: From a small, unassuming factory in the Cambodian outpost town of Koh Kong, a couple of rebel Thai brewers are leading a craft beer revolution.Nestled strategically close to the Thailand border, Stone Head is a company in a unique form of exile with beer being brewed by mavericks.With small-scale beer production prohibited in their home country, this is ostensibly a beer start-up taken across international borders for the purpose of survival. On site, there is a distinct earthy aroma of boiling malt and hops in the air and a dozen or so polished silver fermenting tanks are slowly transforming raw ingredients into a variety of first-class craft creations. The modest set-up looks similar to other boutique breweries growing in abundance around the world, but here each drop is being forged out of defiance. On the final product, the words “First Thai legal craft beer” are emblazoned. It is clear that these brewers are the obstinate type. “The name Stone Head, it means we are stubborn,” explains one of the group’s founders, Dusadee Thummarat. The slogans on his t-shirt further explain the attitudes of the Stone Head crew. “They tried to bury us – They didn’t know we were seed,” reads his shirtfront. “Taste of Freedom – Served with Pride,” adorns the back. (continues with video) http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asiapacific/cross-border-beer-thailand-s-craft-beer-dream-brewed-in-cambodia-9068794 vinapu 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexx Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 "First Thai legal craft beer", brewed in Cambodia. That should go down well... An interesting story, hopefully it will end well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinapu Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 considering that is +30 on my balcony now , that article couldn't come at better time. Here's to everybody ! Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexx Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 considering that is +30 on my balcony now , that article couldn't come at better time. Here's to everybody ! Cheers That excuse is as good as any! Cheers! vinapu 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Banning small scale beer production is a dumb rule which restricts competition & innovation. Less choice for the consumer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinapu Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Banning small scale beer production is a dumb rule which restricts competition & innovation. Less choice for the consumer. yes, it's like "you can have any beer you want as long as it's Singha or Chang" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
