DRINK CANNED CRAFT BEERS
You’re used to seeing craft beers on tap or in bottles with quirky labels. But canned craft beers are now a thing – and it’s not just for the obvious environmental reasons.
The can trend is hopping along: “Cans are more easily recycled,” according to Daniel Goh, coowner of Smith Street Taps (Singapore’s fi rst craft beer joint in a hawker centre). “They’re also a lot easier and safer to pack, store and transport. Most importantly, though, is that cans totally block out UV light that can damage beer, and ensure that the beer stays fresher.” Can, lah. 1. Young Master Dom Houblon | 6.6% abv A one-off collab with Heroes Beer Co, Dom Houblon is an extra-dry Brut IPA with minuscule bitterness. Lemony, thirstquenching goodness. 2. Young Master Another One All Day Session Ale | 3.3% abv It’s crushable, juicy and refreshing. You will always want another can of this delightful session ale. Floral on the nose, with a less hoppy mouthfeel. 3. Young Master Galactic Hops Hoppy Sour | 5.7% abv This is a strong sour ale with strong tropical fruit flavours and aromas. 4. Young Master Galactic Passion Hoppy Sour | 5.7% abv Three words: juicy, juicy, and juicy. With passion fruit. 5. Anderson Valley Chai Solstice | 6.9% abv A medley of sweetness and complexity, this zesty Solstice ale surprises you with its orange peel, ginger and black pepper flavours. 6. Anderson Valley Hop Hyzer | 4.9% abv Bursting with a fruity aroma and citrusy notes, this pale ale is complemented by a clean and mellowy bitterness, and is great for warm days.
7. Melvin Hubert Medium Pale Ale | 6% abv Light, crisp and fresh, yet offering a hint of bitterness, this malty beer has a medium body that lends it a sweet and fruity taste – well balanced with pine and raisin notes. 8. Heretic Make America Juicy Again Ale | 6.5% abv This beer rides on a fresh, hoppy taste filled with notes of grapefruit, orange peel and oats to bring across a gentle bitter hazy New England-style India Pale Ale (IPA). 9. Stone Tropic Thunder Lager | 5.8% abv You get a kick of juicy tropical flavours like coconut, pineapple and citrus in this lager, which pairs well with sashimi and chicken pho. 10. Stone (and Metallica) Enter Night Pilsner | 5.7% abv This monster rocks in at 470ml, raging and howling into the dark of the night. It’s the collaboration with the metal band that really matters here. 11. Rocky Ridge Citrus IPA | 6.8% abv Bursting with strong aromas of citrus and pine, and backed by a refreshingly light caramel body. A light but rounded bitter finish makes this dangerously quaffable. 12. Rocky Ridge 4 Seasons Lager | 4.5% abv This pale lager, a collab with the 4 Skateboard Company, proffers sweet biscuity malts with light peach and citrus flavours and a medium bitterness, for a slightly sweet finish. 13. Rocky Ridge Peach Invasion IPA | 6.3% abv A New England-style IPA loaded with masses of peach and stone fruit on the nose with a full, creamy, mouthfeel which delivers a tropical kick. 14. Rocky Ridge Undead Monk Belgian Stout | 6.66% abv A collaboration between Rocky Ridge and Beerland Brewing, this Belgian stout offers chocolate, light liquorice and muted coffee with a little bit of spice. Best with a brownie.