Your Guide to Asia's Largest Beer Festival

Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore 17 - 20 August

YOUR GUIDE TO ASIA’S LARGEST BEER FESTIVAL

REFRESH! NEW VENUE & NEW PROGRAMME

MORE THAN 30 LIVE 500 MUSIC ACTS DIFFERENT

INTERNATIONAL BEER TRIBUTE ACTS WORKSHOPS

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Hey everyone, are you ready for the great time of the year? Yes, Beerfest Asia, the LARGEST BEER FESTIVAL in Asia is back for its ninth edition from 17th to 20th August! We promises to be bigger, bolder and cooler (like, literally).

To create a refreshingly cool experience, we are acts including international tribute bands, beer holding the festival at a brand new venue –Marina workshops, DJs from SG’s top party clubs and local Bay Cruise Centre where you simply enjoy the bands by TIMBRE Group. Beer Workshops, Beer indoor air-conditioned party mood or appreciate the Yoga are the new additions to the festival, Games outdoor panoramic view at your preference. area are also available to keep you busy whole night!

Look forward to a mind-boggling variety of over And what’s a festival with just Beer without 500 beers and ciders – ranging from ever-popular munchies? Foodies are in for a good time as we favourites to unique craft creations from over the bring you the most varieties of food ever. You can world. Out of which, over 100 beers are first time in look forward to an array of variety of gourmet food the festival! Yup, we have more beers than you from The Handle Bar, Kontiki, 1925, Little Part 1 Café, can handle! Beirut Grill, Platform 1904 & many more..

And what’s great party without awesome Beerfest Asia 2017 promises to be the most entertainment? Great line-up of programmes refreshing and upgraded version ever! Come join us, with more than 30 quality live entertainment JIO your friends now!

Festival passes from S$25 are inclusive of a complimentary welcome beer redeemable on festival ground. And if you think it’s too much beer but too little time, there’s 4 days pass available, Or if you prefer to go for free~~ flow, opt for our VIP passes going at attractive price too!

Visit www.beerfestasia.com to grab your passes and follow us on facebook.com/beerfestasia for more new updates on beers and entertainment.

GUIDE CONTENTS

Beers from Festival New / Must 03 04 VIP Passes 05 Around 07 Information Try Beers the World

Feed Your Programme Asia Beer 09 Entertainment 17 19 22 Hunger Schedule Awards

Beer Other Festival Map 23 24 25 26 Exhibitors Workshops Activities & Merchandise

Spirits 35 VIP Lounge 37 Sponsors Package FESTIVAL INFORMATION

LOCATION OPENING HOURS

Promenade City Hall Merlion Park THURS FRI Marina Bay Sands 17 AUG 18 AUG

Garden by The Bay 6pm - 1am 6pm - 2am

Collyer Quay Raffles Place Bayfront

Cross Street COAST EAST PARKWAY (ECP) (ECP) PARKWAY

Marina Boulevard Central Boulevard

Bayfront Ave Sheares Ave MarinaWay

Shenton Way Down Town SAT SUN Marina Garden Drive 19 AUG 20 AUG

Road Marina Bay Marina Boulevard 3pm - 2am 2pm - 10pm Marina Place Maxwell

Marina Central Boulevard MARINA COASTAL AYER RAJAH EXPRESSWAY (AYE)Street EXPRESSWAY (MCE)

Marina South Pier

Marina Coastal Drive GOING CASHLESS We Marina Are South Pier Here!

ADDRESS 61 Marina Coastal Drive Singapore 018947 We’re going cashless this year! You will be PUBLIC TRANSPORT given a RFID-enabled wristband upon entry Via Bus No 402 and it’s your digital wallet inside the event – Via Train North-South Line, NS28 Marina all with a simple tap! Simply top up as much South Pier Station amount as you want at the top-up kiosks and voila! Buying Beer has never been easier!

SAMPLING CUPS

Want to try many beers without having to buy a whole pint? Sampling platters are available from selected exhibitors at $6 - $12.

TICKETING

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1 DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY Includes 1 welcome beer Includes 1 welcome beer Includes 1 free beer Available now till 16 August Limited quantity available Beerfest Asia 2017 Asia Beerfest at-the-door on event days S$15 All days S$25 S$30 (Sold out on 18 & 19 Aug) Thurs / Sun Thurs / Sun 4 DAYS S$34 S$40 incl. 1 free beer/day Fri / Sat Fri / Sat S$55 03 VIP EXPERIENCE

TREAT YOURSELF TO THE ULTIMATE BEERFEST ASIA EXPERIENCE!

So what does being our VIP means?

EXPRESS VIP ENTRY EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO THE VIP DECK AT FESTIVAL GATES WITH FRONTAL VIEW OF THE STAGE

FREE FLOW GEAR UP IN OUR EXCLUSIVE BEERS~!! BEERFEST ASIA TEE AND VIP KIT

Exclusive for Standard Package UOB cardholders! VIP UOB VIP PASS EXCLUSIVE PASS

1 DAY 1 DAY Access to VIP deck, Access to VIP deck, free-flow VIP beer, VIP kit free-flow VIP beer, VIP kit Beerfest Asia 2017 Asia Beerfest S$130 S$117 Thurs / Sun Thurs / Sun S$180 S$162 Fri / Sat Fri / Sat

04 BEER MAP

SCOTLAND

BELGIUM GERMANY IRELAND UNITED AMERICA KINGDOM PORTUGAL

ITALY SPAIN

BEERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD With over 500 different beers at Beerfest Asia, you will be spoilt for choice with the opportunity to sample brews from all over the world! Ready your checklist of beers to try, look out for sampling platters and make the most of your Beerfest experience! Beerfest Asia 2017 Asia Beerfest

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SWEDEN

DENMARK

GERMANY CZECH

JAPAN ITALY

TAIWAN

THAILAND

SINGAPORE

INDONESIA

NEW ZEALAND Beerfest Asia 2017 Asia Beerfest

06 NEW BEERS AT BFA NEW/MUST TRY BEERS

WE KNOW TRYING TO DOWN 500 DIFFERENT BEERS IS A FEAT TO CONQUER AND 4 DAYS AREN’T ENOUGH. SO HERE’S A SNAPSHOT ON NEW BEERS AND FESTIVAL EXCLUSIVES AT BEERFEST ASIA ONLY YOU ‘DIE DIE’ MUST TRY!

ASIA PACIFIC BREWERIES (S) PTE LTD ARCHIPELAGO BREWERY TIGER BLACK & TIGER WHITE ARCHI SMALL BATCH! SINGAPORE SINGAPORE

We can’t decide which of this 2 heavenly SINGAPORE'S CRAFT BREWERY What’s ‘Small Batch’? matched we prefer! The Asian Wheat Beer These are beers brewed in their Pilot or The Asian Black lager brewed with black Brewery in small quantities. rice from the fields of Asia. Be our judge and try them both at Beerfest Asia! Why? Generally the brewers have an itch to scratch and want to try different styles, mixing up on the yeast, malt, hops and water chemistry, and see what happens. Archipelago only put on sale what they think “works”. Curious to find out more?

ICONIC WINES 6DM ESTRELLA GALICIA ESPECIAL MEANTIME INDIAN PALE ALE SPAIN LONDON, ENGLAND Estrella Galicia Premium Lager is a premium India Pale Ale is the beer that sustained

Beerfest Asia 2017 Asia Beerfest beer, produced using pilsen and roasted the British Raj – it did not just survive the malts, and hops of the Nugget and Perle passage to India, it matured to perfection Hallertau varieties. Offering a traditional on the long voyage. Original IPA was flavour of marked bitterness and refreshing heavily hopped – up to twice as much as aftertaste with every sip, this is a light and domestic beers - and so Meantime use refreshing beer, easy to drink. plenty of Kent Fuggles and Goldings to help re-create the flavours of the world’s first great pale beer style.

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THE ASIAN COLLECTION BROOKLYN BREWERY 1945 PILSNER BROOKLYN LAGER BALI, INDONESIA AMERICA New launch at Beerfest Asia 2017! Stark Brooklyn Lager is amber-gold in color and Craft Beer’s 1945 is named after the year displays a firm malt center supported by a of Indonesia’s independence. It is a rice- refreshing bitterness and floral hop aroma. based Pilsner-style beer designed for easy Caramel malts show in the finish. The drinking, with a clear blonde color. 1945 is aromatic qualities of the beer are enhanced dry, and slightly bitter on the palette, with by “dry-hopping”, the centuries-old practice crisp notes, and a malty and sweet finish. of steeping the beer with fresh hops as it The perfect thirst quencher in warm, humid undergoes a long, cold maturation. The weather. Best paired with Asian cuisine, result is a wonderfully flavorful beer, smooth, seafood, street food, and spicy food. refreshing and very versatile with food. Dry- hopping is largely a British technique, which we’ve used in a Viennese-style beer to create an American original.

EDITION EATS EPICUREAN NOMADS BEERFEST ASIA 2017 X PUMPKIN ALE GOSNELLS MEAD (LIMITED EDITION) JAPAN UNITED KINGDOM Local organically farmed pumpkins from Specially brewed for Beerfest Asia 2017! Morioka Japan were used to produce this Inspired by the forgotten German seasonal brew. The skin & seeds of the Lichtenhainer style of beer, this is a tart pumpkin were used alongside hops to sessionable gooseberry mead with a gentle provide the gentle bittering balanced out yet distinct smokiness from an assam with the sweetness of the pumpkins. smoked oolong tea.

EPICUREAN NOMADS BREWLANDER SWANLAKE AGANO SAISON 恩 JAPAN SINGAPORE Inviting aromas, perky spice notes with a semi-dry Specialty Tea Ale. Kolsch infused with Lychee Red finish makes this a great saison to be enjoyed Tea. Limited edition. during this blistering summer. 60 bottles exclusive to Beerfest Asia 2017.

YEN INVESTMENTS PTE LTD THE 1925 BREWING CO. U BEER TAIWAN HEAD TEA ALE II THAILAND TAIWAN U Beer is brewed using the finest European “Liqiu” means the beginning of the autumn. Liqui ingredients based on the latest brewing techniques. is an English pale ale brewed with locally- grown The secret lies in the special yeast selected by White Tip Oolong tea (also called “Oriental Beauty.”) our highly experienced brewmasters after years Oriental Beauty is a very unique terroir-based tea of research. With a refreshing citrus aroma and variety that must be bitten by tea green leafhoppers bright yellow hue, U Beer evokes images of youth to release its unique dried fruit and honey flavors, and fun. It is smooth and easy to drink, leaving U which blend perfectly with the rich fruity and malty wanting more. flavors in English pale ale.

THE 1925 BREWING CO. THE 1925 BREWING CO. 12 MINUTES TO DESTINY ACADIAN GROVE MAPLE PORTER Beerfest Asia 2017 Asia Beerfest CANADA CANADA Beyond the exotic flush of rosé, the botanical Tantalizing aromas of maple, sweet roasted malts, tartness of hibiscus flower compliments the fresh and slightly earthy hops are layered upon the tart raspberries and the energizing citrus in this plump bouquet of split vanilla pods with toasty refreshing lager. The clean aromatics from the undercurrents of light coffee and chocolate. The classic Saaz hops beautifully play in the vivid undeniable warmth of this 10% ABV beer embraces carbonation of the acerbically sweet subtleties in the promise of Spring with a lingering maple finish. this exceptional Craft Beer.

08 ENTERTAINMENT

BEERFEST ASIA 2017 WILL HOST AN EXCITING LINE-UP OF OVER 30 LIVE ENTERTAINMENT ACTS INCLUDING INTERNATIONAL TRIBUTE BANDS, STAND-UP COMEDIANS, DJS AND LOCAL MUSICIANS ACROSS THE WHOLE 4 DAYS OF FESTIVAL!

OFFICIAL MUSIC PARTNER: JAGERMEISTER Beerfest Asia 2017 Asia Beerfest

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TRIBUTE ACTS

WHAT’S BEER WITHOUT THE MUSIC FROM THE ICONIC LEGENDS? CATCH OUR HOMAGE TO THE ROCK LEGENDS WITH THE INTERNATIONAL TRIBUTE BANDS ONLY AT BEERFEST ASIA.

SLIPPERY WHEN WET BON JOVI TRIBUTE The ultimate tribute to one of modern music’s most enduring bands, Bon Jovi. Performing all of Bon Jovi’s greatest hits in a power packed musical spectacle, Slippery When Wet do not disappoint!

HYSTERIA DEF LEPPARD TRIBUTE Bringing you all the classic hits of Def Leppard including: Pour Some Sugar On Me, Love Bites, Animal, Rocket plus many more... Join them and rock the night!

GUNNERS GUN N’ ROSES TRIBUTE Need to say more about this? With highly energised stage presence and professional sonic delivery, Gunners is set to satisfy the desires of Guns N’ Roses fans far and wide – and that’s no illusion!

FIRST IN ASIA - DEADBEAT

Deadbeat is essentially a unique high energy ‘Drum DJ’ set, delivered with conviction, layering live drums over and eclectic cross genre mash-up of the biggest party tunes on the planet. The uniqueness comes from Beerfest Asia 2017 Asia Beerfest the creation of a visual way to DJ, allowing listeners to sample a feverish live drum performance. DEADBEAT is an original, inspired live experience that will galvanize any party goers to move to the beat.. DEADBEAT.

Deadbeat is from the UK and is the brainchild of rock band I am Giant’s drummer Shelton Woolright. 1011 ENTERTAINMENT

LOCAL BANDS

WE’VE BROUGHT TOGETHER SOME OF THE BEST COVER ACTS BY TIMBRE MUSIC, FROM THE 80S TO THE PARTY TUNES. GRAB A COLD BEER AND GET YOUR GROOVE ON WITH YOUR FAVOURITE TUNES.

THE COMMON PEOPLE THE DAY TRIPPERS The Common People plays top 40s pop rock and party tunes The Day Trippers is an incredible line-up of some of our best from the 80s, 90s. They take full ownership of making the musicians from Singapore spanning a few generations, all audience cry, laugh, lose their voices, and blamed by their coming together for the love and celebration of The Beatles friends for having their toes stepped on whilst dancing. songbook. With vast individual musical experiences, the members of The Beatles loving trio of Surath, lead vocalist with Reverie band came together with a desire to create a crowd-pleasing and Raw Earth, and Jack & Rai, one of Singapore’s most vibe. Being as versatile as they are, the band plays exactly beloved music duos, fronts this unique 6-piece tribute band, what the crowd wants to hear at the appropriate moment. As accompanied by a solid rhythm section made up of Keith, there is no prearranged set list, expect to hear something new Gary (Ublues) and lead guitar work by veteran musician every time and do put down your song requests. Spencer (Tony, Terry & Spencer). The Day Trippers performs The Common People appeals to a wide demographic from all the Beatles hits as well as more obscure songs from their teenagers to the more mature crowd. Everyone will hear the first album “Please Please Me” to their last “Let it Be” and in songs they know and love. Their music is highly suitable for between, in a specially curated 90 minute performance. Sit back events, such as pool parties, weddings, corporate dinner & and be transported to the wonderful memories and sounds of dances, New Year’s Eve and for festive occasions. the 60s and 70s. Be inspired to move and groove to the tunes of one of the world’s greatest band ever.

THE GOOD KARMA JOHAN & JEROME Jerome Mak and Johan Lee worked the circuit for a few years as Born out of a need to make bad puns while trying to achieve solo performers. The magic happened when they crossed paths inner peace, this band is definitely different from your textbook in 2014 and that’s when the dynamic duo (who also performed music entity. Made up of Zsa Zsa, Amanda Tee, Lyndsey and as a trio, quartet, ) came together as a band. Alvyn, with 3 decades of experience playing in venues of all shapes and smells, The Good Karma believes they have finally Their love and passion for music brought joy to people. found the sweet spot in making music while having lots of fun. Entertaining their audience with their wit is second nature to them. They have always believed that to keep the crowd With an innate love for 90’s rock, pop, folk and adorable cat entertained, all you’ve got to do is just to have fun on stage. But pictures, The Good Karma promises nothing but a great musical don’t be fooled by their casualness on stage, the duo impresses zensation. with their harmonious vocals and tight instrument-work.

Beerfest Asia 2017 Asia Beerfest Johan & Jerome have a multi-faceted repertoire covering the 80’s, 90’s, to the current Top 40s, and will be performing as a 5-piece band this Beerfest.

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O.K. READY! SONS OF BEN Formed in late 2015, O.K READY! is a fresh four-piece band. Calling all old school rock die-hard fans! Coming to you Entertaining, versatile and massive sounding, the band aims to exclusively at Beerfest Asia 2017 is Singapore’s very own, Sons always put out engaging performances of classics and current of Ben! Having made an explosive debut at Beerfest Asia last chart toppers. With Zainal on bass, Mang on guitar and vocals, year, this five-piece band will be bringing you all your favourite, Athif on guitar, and Nizam on drums, together they make any and some forgotten classics from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s Expect stage their own. Whether you are in the mood to chill or rock it to hear some CCR, Rolling Stones, The Who, Huey Lewis and out, O.K READY! is always there to make your night! Fleetwood Mac to name very few! Joining founding member, Aman Wadhwa, will be Khalis Jalil ( The Midnight Ramblers) on guitar and backing vocals, Leonard Choon (The Sabby Cats) on bass, Ben Jacob Lee ( The Astronauts) on keys and backing vocals, and Rafieken Mahmood (The Baits) on drums. Kick off your Beerfest Asia experience with the Sons of Ben on 17th August 2017, 7pm onwards.

SUPERSONIC RAW EARTH SuperSonic is an eclectic mix of experienced musicians Raw Earth is a Blues, Rock & Soul band made up of a stellar who came together with a common goal – to share their line-up consisting of some of Singapore’s most prominent music with the masses. Comprising of talented individuals musicians. They have performed at major festivals such as with years of experience shared amongst them in the local Byron Bay Bluesfest 2016, Beerfest Asia, Timbre Rock & Roots music scene as well as abroad, SuperSonic is an act that and other festivals where they shared billing or have opened promises to invigorate live music lovers from all walks of for music legends such as Robert Plant, Bob Dylan, Paul life. From top 40’s rock to evergreen classics and more, their Simon and Bonnie Raitt to name a few. wide repertoire encompasses different genres that cater to The band performs an wide array of Old School music styles all ages. from the 50s to 70s such as blues, rock and roll, funk, soul and even some classic blues rock and their repertoire includes songs by Jimi Hendrix, Free, Bad Company, CCR, Grand Funk Railroad, Albert Collins, T- Bone Walker, BB King, The Beatles, 2017 Asia Beerfest Otis Redding, James Brown among others. While most current pop and rock music have gone more technical and predictable, Raw Earth attempts to retain the concept of soul and groove within their music through their performance. Sometimes you don’t know what you are going to get at a Raw Earth show however you will be assured of only a professional, heartfelt and passionate performance by each member.

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DJS SPINNING YOUR HOUSE & TECHNO SETS. He prefers the low-profile, lo-fi approach to his work, but, with a career that’s 3 and a half decades young and still growing, Brendon P has a long history of Clubs and Music.; starting out in 1980, in the local mobile circuit, and moving on to Clubs a year later. DJA visit BRENDON to New York in 1984, P and visiting clubs such as the Funhouse, the Paradise Garage, Dancetaria and Area weaned him into the New York club culture, and into the music that was to become the house music that we hear today. Crossing vast musical backgrounds over his years as a DJ, both locally and internationally, he continued to acquire a keen ear and passion for dance music. Having completed an 8 year residency at the globally renowned, Zouk Club in Singapore (in May 2009), and a 2 year Residency at Kyo, playing alongside dj’s like Dubfire/Deep Dish, Francois K, Charles Webster, Dennis Ferrer, Darren Emerson, Carl Craig, Little Louie Vega, Bill Brewster, Argy, Ian Pooley & Swag to name a few, Brendon’ continues to be a major feature in the local and International Club Circuit. ! Having DJ'ed in cities across the globe (including Geneva, Gothenburg, Melbourne, London, New York, Miami, Taiwan, Hanoi & Hong Kong, just to! name a few), and having also played at the world renowned Cielo Club in New York, in June 2010, Brendon, in his own and separate right, as a producer, has also released his own original material/remixes on In The Woods (USA), Los Grandes (Spain), Reversoulmusic (USA), Audio Parallax (UK), Hotbox Music (USA), Soul Shift (USA), Defected (UK), Rawjak (SG), Eclesia (SG), Issys Groove (UK), Love International (MY)! and One With Music (SG). With his stringent adherence to music style and sophistication and attention to detail, it's not difficult to understand why Nicolas Mattar, owner of New York's 'Cielo' and ‘Output’, calls him a 'taste-master' and one of the best DJ's in the region. Now, on the team of Residents at the swanky CÉ LA VI, Singapore (formerly KU DE TA, Singapore) since january 2015, coupled with his on-going bi-monthly DOOMPH & Breathe Deep residencies, at Kilo Lounge, Brendon has also DJ’ed as a guest at various on-going and DJ CLARE DJ FARZ DJ HAAN monthly eventsDJ such JOSHUA as Tropic-Lab, Pushin’P On, Sunday at the Training Shed, Smack my Beach Up (at Tanjong Beach Club), Wax-On-Wax-Off (at Loof), Super 0 (at Gillman Barracks) and The Midnight Shift (at Velvet Underground and Kyo), as well as exclusive private events and launches for The Singapore Tattler, Grey Goose, Belvedere, The F1 Jet Black Party, Porsche, Kult and the Micheal Jansen Art Gallery. Expect nothing less from him, than a set that crosses vast musical boundaries; past, present and future.

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THURSDAY 17 AUGUST FRIDAY 18 AUGUST

CENTRAL EAST WEST CENTRAL EAST WEST 4.00pm HOUSE OPENS TO TRADE SESSION 4.00pm Asia Beer Awards Ceremony One FM Live 4pm to 8pm Shan & Cheryl 6.00pm HOUSE OPENS TO PUBLIC 6.00pm HOUSE OPENS TO PUBLIC One FM DJ Hosting 6pm to 8pm One FM Live 6pm to 8pm Shan & Cheryl 6.15pm 6.15pm 6.30pm 6.30pm Raw Earth 6.45pm 6.45pm (45min) Sons of Ben 6.30pm - 7.15pm 7.00pm (45min) 7.00pm 6.45pm- 7.30pm O.K READY! 7.15pm Johan & 7.15pm Slippery (45min) SuperSonic Jerome When Wet 7pm - 7.45pm 7.30pm (45min) 7.30pm (45min) (Bon Jovi 7.15pm - 8pm 7.45pm 7.15pm - 8pm 7.45pm Tribute) (80min) 8.00pm 8.00pm 7pm - 8.20pm Raw Earth Sons of Ben (45min) 8.15pm (45min) 8.15pm 7.45pm - 8.30pm 8pm - 8.45pm O.K READY! 8.30pm Johan & 8.30pm (45min) SuperSonic Jerome 8.15pm - 9pm 8.45pm (45min) 8.45pm (45min) 8.30pm - 9.15pm 9.00pm 8.30pm - 9.15pm 9.00pm The Day 9.15pm 9.15pm Sons of Ben Trippers 9.30pm 9.30pm (60min) (45min) Gunners Hysteria 9.15pm - 10pm 9pm - 10pm 9.45pm 9.45pm (Guns N’ Ros- (Def Leppard SuperSonic es Tribute) Tribute) 10.00pm (45min) 10.00pm (80min) (80min) 9.45pm - 10.30pm 10.15pm 10.15pm 9.20pm - 10.40pm 9.20pm - 10.40pm DJ Reiko 10.30pm DJ Zig Zach 10.30pm (90min) (90min) 10pm - 11.30pm 10.45pm 10pm - 11.30pm 10.45pm Deadbeat 11.00pm 11.00pm (45min) 10.50pm - 11.35pm 11.15pm 11.15pm 11.30pm 11.30pm DJ Farz (90min) 11.45pm DJ Maverick 11.45pm 11pm - 12.30am (120min) 12.00am 11pm - 1am DJ Clara DJ Fat Fish 12.00am (90min) (90min) Tropiclab 12.15am 11.30pm - 1am 1130pm - 1am 12.15am (Haan & Jamie React) 12.30am 12.30am DJ Maverick (90min) (140min) 11pm - 2am 12.45am 12.45am 11.40pm - 2am DJ 1.00am HOUSE CLOSES 1.00am Valentina 1.15am (90min) 12.30am - 2am 1.30am 1.45am

2.00am HOUSE CLOSES Beerfest Asia 2017 Asia Beerfest

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SATURDAY 19 AUGUST SUNDAY 20 AUGUST

CENTRAL EAST WEST CENTRAL EAST WEST 3.00pm HOUSE OPENS TO PUBLIC 2.00pm HOUSE OPENS TO PUBLIC

4.30pm 2.15pm 4.45pm 2.30pm 5.00pm DJ Maverick 2.45pm (60min) 5.15pm DJ Joshua P DJ Shigeki DJ Sivanesh 2.30pm - 3.30pm (120mins) (120mins) (120mins) 3.00pm DJ Mack OverHear Singapore: 5.30pm 4.30pm - 6.30pm 4.30pm - 6.30pm 4.30pm - 6.30pm Artist Showcase (90min) Ashthaves (30min) 5.45pm 3.15pm 2.30pm - 4.00pm 3pm - 3.30pm

6.00pm 3.30pm OverHear Singapore: Artist 6.15pm Showcase 3.45pm Rad Bromance 6.30pm (30min) 4.00pm Annual Beerfest 3.40pm - 4.10pm 6.45pm Blues and Rock Jam: 4.15pm Cat Mountain 7.00pm The The Common King (40min) DJ The 7.15pm Slippery Good Karma People 4.30pm 4pm - 4.40pm OverHear (45min) (45min) Sunchasers Singapore: When Wet (90min) 7.30pm 7pm - 7.45pm 7pm - 7.45pm Annual Beerfest Artist Showcase (Bon Jovi 4.45pm Blues and Rock Jam: 4.00pm - 5.30pm Dansen John 7.45pm Tribute) Alex & the P.L.F. (40min) 4.30pm - 5.10pm (80min) 5.00pm Connection 8.00pm 7pm - 8.20pm (40min) 5.15pm 4.50pm - 5.30pm 8.15pm The The Common 5.30pm OverHear 8.30pm Good Karma People (45min) (45min) Annual Beerfest Singapore: Artist Showcase 8.45pm 8.15pm - 9pm 8.15pm - 9pm 5.45pm Blues and Rock Jam: The No Daddies The Faculty with Alex and Dita (40min) 9.00pm 6.00pm (40min) 5.30pm - 6.10pm 5.40pm - 6.20pm Beer Yoga 9.15pm Gunners 6.15pm with music by (Guns N’ DJ Sivanesh 9.30pm The Common Annual Beerfest Hysteria OverHear Singapore: Roses Tribute) People 6.30pm Blues and Rock Jam: (30min) 9.45pm (80min) (Def Leppard 6pm - 7pm Artist Showcase (45min) Acoustic Delta Adir Kaisan and Tribute) Blues with Alex 9pm - 10.20pm 6.45pm The Cosmic Owls 10.00pm (80min) 9.30pm - 10.15pm Terry & Victor Chen (40min) (30min) 9.20pm - 10.40pm 6.30pm - 7.10pm 10.15pm 7.00pm 6.30pm - 7pm 10.30pm 7.15pm Annual Beerfest 10.45pm Blues and Rock Jam: Deadbeat 7.30pm Brother in Blues DJ Red 11.00pm (45min) (40min) (90mins) OverHear 7.10pm - 7.50pm Singapore: Artist 10.45pm - 11.30pm 7.45pm 7pm - 8.30pm 11.15pm Showcase The Burst 8.00pm 11.30pm DJ UNIC Brendan P (40min) 7.40pm - 8.20pm (90min) (90mins) Annual Beerfest 11.45pm 11pm - 12.30am 11pm - 12.30am 8.15pm Blues and Rock Jam: Beerfest Asia 12.00am 8.30pm All-Stars in tribute to Johnny 12.15am Walker (70min) OverHear 8.45pm 8pm - 9.10pm DJ Maverick Singapore: Artist 12.30am Showcase (140min) 9.00pm DJ Shenny Sons of Ben 12.45am 11.40pm - 2am (90mins) (40min) 9.15pm Annual Beerfest 8.30pm - 10pm 8.50pm - 9.30pm 1.00am DJ Sakura DJ KFC Blues and Rock Jam: 2017 Asia Beerfest (90mins) (90mins) The Lizard Kings 1.15am 12.30am - 2am 12.30am - 2am 9.30pm does The Doors (40min) 1.30am 9.45pm 9.20pm - 10pm

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JOHN WEI FISH FUNG WILSON LIU EDWIN YANG WARREN YU BJCP Certified Judge BJCP Certified Judge BJCP Certified Judge BJCP Certified Judge BJCP Certified Judge

RONDA LIU CARMINA HSU RAY SUNG MALCOLM DAVIES YEH YI-CHEN BJCP Certified Judge BJCP Certified Judge BJCP Certified Judge BJCP Certified Judge BJCP Certified Judge

A wide variety of exquisite new brews and old favourites will pit against each other in the upcoming Asia Beer Awards. Two days of intensive tasting sessions by our esteemed judging panel headed by Mr John Wei and his team of BJCP certified judges, long time brewers, beer connoisseurs and beer experts from the Media.

Among the beer entries, there are past Asia Beer Award winners like Starker Brewery and Archipelago Brewery, we also see new entrants like Meantime London Pale Ale by 6DM, 8 Wired Tropidelic by The Mad Tapper, Sandport Bang Bang IPA by Beer Connoisseur and many more!

We can’t hide our excitement to announce the winners of the different categories to you and 4 beers will also be crowning the The Best of Singapore, The Best of Asia, Beerfest Asia 2017 Champion and RedMart’s Choice Trophies! LOOK OUT FOR THE MEDALS AT THE FESTIVAL TO TASTE THEM ALL!

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If beer is so easily made up of just water, barley, hops, yeast, why are there over 500 different beers at Beerfest Asia? Find out more as we bring our local and international brewers share on their different topics about beers. Spreading from Home Brewing to differentiating the characteristic of beer styles, creating new craft beers and what’s a good barrel aged beer? We know you are not just a beer drinker.

tropical craft ales and Barrel-aged Beers Home Brewing Brewing Gods beers on the Island of the Joseph Soriero John Wei Robert J. Cocks (Export Marketing Manager (Master Brewer of Brewlander) (Master Brewer of Stark) of Brooklyn Brewery)

BEER WORKSHOPS ARE CONDUCTED ON: 17 August (Thursday), 6pm to 9pm 18 August (Friday), 6pm to 9pm 19 August (Saturday), 3pm to 9pm 20 August (Sunday), 2pm to 6pm Beerfest Asia 2017 Asia Beerfest

Beer Workshops are only valid for entry to same day Beerfest Asia pass holders. Each session is approx. 45mins with 19 limited seats available. To avoid disappointment, please register your attendance early. For more information on the topics and other updates, log on to www.beerfestasia.com. BEER YOGA

What is BEER YOGA???

Detox to retox on Beerfest Asia Sunday! Rally by popular demand and the latest ‘in’ trend – Beer Yoga. First started in Berlin, this fun health regime has taken over the world quickly and here we are, together with Trium Fitness bringing you the first and largest in Singapore (as of today...), Beer Yoga by the Bay!

Come dressed light and if bringing your yoga mat is a hassle, it’s available for rental from XXXX at a nominal fee.

Beer Yoga by the Bay is happening on 20th Aug Sunday at 6pm. Keen to join? RSVP appreciated, please contact Trium Fitness @ +65 8782-8633 or email [email protected]

GAMES

Immerse in some fun with your friends and challenge them to our games! Have fun and make some new friends too! Loser buys the beer!

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MERCHANDISE

BRING A PIECE OF BEERFEST ASIA HOME! This year’s Beerfest Asia t-shirts are sold exclusively at the merchandise booth on festival grounds. Beerfest Asia 2017 Asia Beerfest VIP Redemption can be made at the Merchandise Booth.

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ARCHIPELAGO BREWERY Archipelago Brewery Company, established in 1931, was the first commercial brewery in Singapore. It was originally part of a German brewery named Archipel Brouwerij Compagnie Batavia. Known for its small-batch brewing technique using German brewing traditions, the Archipelago Brewery Company was a pioneering and influential brewery in Singapore. At the outbreak of World War II, the brewery was annexed by the British Government who in 1941 sold it to the Malayan Breweries. Today, Archipelago still honours its German brewing tradition and small batch brewing techniques. Each batch of Archipelago brew is handcrafted so that you canenjoy the fine quality of a beer made with skill and passion. Limited-edition brew is also created every quarter, exploring various flavours for new and interesting beer experiences. Explore. 1 Discover. Enjoy.

BRAND CONNECT PTE LTD (EASTORY) Eastory Asia brings you the exquisite lifestyle experience through our exclusive products from family owned enterprises. With a rich heritage and a commitment to quality. Our goal is to make a unique and pure sensation of a high quality product. We proudly distribute the award winning Appenzeller beer, Estrella Galicia and Tuatara brewery. Come and visit us to discover our unique range of beers. 2

STARKER BREWERY PTE LTD Stärker Fresh Beer is an authentic German-style fresh brew. Derived from the German word that means ‘Stronger’, Stärker revives an old-world style of beer drinking in the modern vibrancy of life that many have yet experienced. Our unique identity features the authentic German-style fresh brew experiences for all occasions. Keeping to the German tradition of beer drinking, our beers are stored in barrels for consumption and a wooden mallet is used to drive a metal tap into the barrel to dispense the beer. A 7 days shelf-life – We strive to deliver and guarantee freshness from the first gulp right to the last. Oktoberfest in Germany traditionally commences when the Mayor in Munich taps the beer barrel on national television, declaring “O’zapft is”, meaning “it’s tapped”. The tapping of the barrel represents the good harvest for that year. 3 Oktoberfest starts with the first tap in our Stärker outlet. Every day of the year.

BEERSTYLE DISTRIBUTION We are a distribution company specializing in the import of American Craft Beers. Our aim is to ensure that better beers are easily available to all who want it. Good beer should pair with good food as well. We hope to educate the masses on the diverse world of beer. There are many beerstyles out there that we can explore and pair with great food. Our ultimate mission is for beer to grow into a beverage that people will respect, appreciate and enjoy. 4

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BEERCELLAR ASIA PTE LTD BeerCellar Asia specializes in bringing the best of the best of German beers to Singapore and the region. Having started in 2015 with one of the top three German beers, Veltins, the German brewery with the strongest growth in the “Beer Country” Germany , we expanded our range to import the most famous and oldest wheat beer, Schneider Weisse, this year. You have to experience these great beers with us at BeerFest 2017. Prost! 5

ASIAN PACIFIC BREWERIES (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD Asia Pacific Breweries (Singapore) Pte Ltd is a leading brewing company in Singapore. The company’s portfolio of beers includes Tiger Beer, Heineken, Anchor Beer, Baron’s Strong Brew, Guinness Stout, ABC Stout and the Archipelago range of craft beers and ciders. To create great beer experiences for all occasions, APB Singapore also boasts a wider portfolio which comprises Kirin, Erdinger, Kilkenny, Guinness Draught, Strongbow, Bulmers and Sol. APB Singapore is now a HEINEKEN operating company.

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MY CY 6DM (S) PTE LTD CMY Established in July 2002, 6 Drunk Men is a leading alcohol distributor in Singapore

K and long-standing expert in the industry. In the smallest of ways, we hope to enhance our local drinking culture through our premium imported products and our fully customised, one-stop services. The company’s portfolio of beers includes Pilsner Urquell, Meantime, Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Miller Genuine Draft, Miller Lite, Grolsch, Pure Blonde, Victoria Bitter, Crown Lager, Foster’s, Speight’s GMA, Steinlager Pure, O’Hara’s Irish Stout, O’Hara’s Irish Red Ale, Falling Apple Irish Cider, Cascade Stout, Fat Yak Pale Ale, Mac’s Great White, Mac’s Hop Rocker and Mac’s Three Wolves. 7

BEER CONNOISSEUR PTE LTD Beer Connoisseur Pte Ltd is a local beer distributor who is looking to promote new and interesting Craft beers from the Asian region. We are also constantly on the lookout for new trends around the world, hence resulting in us bringing in Hard Sodas (Alcoholic Root Beer, Ginger Beer and Carrot & Apple Ale) all the way from the USA! Beerfest Asia 2017 Asia Beerfest 8 2017 Asia Beerfest

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ICONIC WINES (S) PTE LTD ICONIC WINES SINGAPORE is an international company based in Singapore. Our mission is to source the very best wines from around the world, both Old and New World, and to offer the customer a wide but discerning selection of fine wines to choose from, previously unavailable in Asia. For the true connoisseur, wine isn’t just wine. It is much more than that. At ICONIC WINES, we understand this. It is the guiding principle behind our careful portfolio of producers. 9 Others will aspire towards it but it is, we believe, what makes our references truly iconic.

THE ASIAN COLLECTION (STARK) We are curators and purveyors of fine foods and beverages. Seeking out the most unique and best that the Asia Pacific region and beyond has to offer. Our beliefs, culture, outlook and roots are unabashedly Asian. We offer exclusive, and unique brands and products that appeal to a discerning audience, who appreciates premium quality beverages and 10 foodstuff.

DANISH BREWERIES PTE LTD* Draft Breweries Denmark ApS is a reputable brewing company, dedicated to crafting premium Danish larger. Our brew masters have come together to create the perfect beer recipe, one that combines the best and fresh ingredients with our innovative formulation which takes into account beer trends of today. Be inspired by the Danish brewers who create beers that liven up the senses, resulting to memorable moments and unbreakable 11 bonds. Danish Breweries Pte Ltd is the official importer and distributor of Draft Denmark.

EAST OF AVALON WINES PTE LTD Singapore’s premier English ale and cider distributor is back with a selection of fine beverages, including the much loved Brothers Toffee Apple cider, and the new Iron Maiden Trooper beer! East of Avalon Wines has been trading since 2008, and has a wide portfolio of exquisite beers and ciders, in bottles or on tap, available in outlets islandwide. We also operate our own restaurant, The Cider Pit at Joo Chiat Road, which is Singapore’s only speciality cider 12 house, with nine ciders on tap!

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BEVTRADERS Bev Traders is a distribution company, which specialises in beers from Belgium and The Netherlands. Founded by a group of dynamic people with vast experiences in the F&B industry, our passion is aligned with the company vision to cater quality beers to the masses at affordable prices. 13

BREWLANDER & CO PTE LTD Brewlander & Co is a Singapore Gypsy craft brewery, helm by awarding winning homebrewer John Wei, along with local celebrities Daniel Ong and Allan Wu. Our goal is to expose and excite people’s palates to a wider range of flavours and styles in the world of beer. Our DNA is all about fun, energy, and a wicked sense of humour, which we strive to have reflected in our beers. We take upmost pride in our brewing and quality control, and aim to give every customers a unique Brewlander experience. 14

THE MAD TAPPER The Mad Tapper came into the scene as Singapore’s first craft cider distributor in early 2015 with the aim of bringing real cider to the people. Fast forward a couple of months and tons of good ciders and beers later, The Mad Tapper is proud to distribute craft beers alongside ciders. Representing some of the most distinguished cideries and breweries from New Zealand, Australia, United States and the United Kingdom, our wide and diverse portfolio means there’s definitely a drink for everyone. Our goal has never changed. Simply, we think that everyone can and should drink better, and it’s our duty to help you out. Drink up, drink well. 15

CARLSBERG SINGAPORE PTE LTD/BROOKLYN BREWERY In 1984, Associated Press correspondent Steve Hindy returned from a six-year stint in the Middle East and settled in Brooklyn’s Park Slope neighbourhood. Hindy caught the homebrewing bug from diplomats stationed in Islamic countries like Saudi Arabia and Kuwait where alcoholic beverages were forbidden. With his downstairs neighbour, Tom Potter, Hindy quit his job and found The Brooklyn Brewery in 1988. And thus, their flagship brew, Brooklyn Lager, began its steady march to recognition as one of America’s highest regarded beers. By 1996, with renowned traditional beer expert Garrett Oliver at the helm as Brewmaster, The Beerfest Asia 2017 Asia Beerfest Brooklyn Brewery brought brewing back to the once mighty brewing centre of Brooklyn. The Brewery is poised to continue to churn out some of the most creative and leading styles of beer in America. Today, The Brooklyn Brewery is a pioneering craft beer authority dedicated to sharing good taste across cultures by producing beer as original and diverse as the communities they serve. 16 Their mission is to brew flavourful beers that reflect and enrich the life, traditions, and culture of the creative communities worldwide.

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EDITION EATS/GOSNELLS MEAD Bringing Gosnells Mead to Singapore and Hong Kong. Exclusive importer and distributor. 17

THE BEER AUTHORITY PTE LTD The Beer Authority is an online retailer who specialise in selling craft beers and premium ciders in Singapore. The Beer Authority aims to bring in as much variety of beers around the world to satisfy your craving for different beers. 18

SONS & SONS PTE LTD (1925) The establishment’s name, The 1925, is the birth year of their grandfather, who was a dry goods grocer. Providing customers with the best quality products was something he believed strongly in and with this very same principle, The 1925 Brewing Co., Restaurant went about its business till today. The 1925 Brewing Co., Restaurant is a microbrewery and restaurant founded in November 2013 and officially began operations on 22 May 2014. It is housed in a two storey shophouse where four 600-litres beer tanks reside on the ground level. 19

EPICUREAN NOMADS PRIVATE LIMITED Epicurean Nomads connects you with the fascinating realm of premium Japanese artisanal Craft Beers and Sake. Through our nomadic adventures across the vast Japanese archipelago, we have secured limited allocation with several highly acclaimed micro breweries and we are proud to showcase craft brews which have until now, never been available outside Japan. Our portfolio of close to a hundred beers are uniquely, unpasteurised and all beers are transported chilled at 0 – 5 Degrees Celsius from the breweries so you get to enjoy these astoundingly excellent beers, as you would, back in Japan. We invite you to partake and experience the epicurean beer selection at Beerfest Asia 2017, where we’ll be launching several new brands, alongside a wide array of seasonal beers, available exclusively at the festival.

3332 Beerfest Asia 2017 INFORMATION EXHIBITORS YEN INVESTMENTS PTE LTD INVESTMENTSYEN PTE LTD PACIFIC BEVERAGES (LITTLE PTEPACIFIC ) CREATURES LTD products in 1987 established a Thai specialty as was Pte our to shop Ltd Investments Yen Friends. Thai since expanded had its group And the portfolio Indochina become to largest the product importer business core Our activities in Singapore. and retailer focused are on imported products south valued-added all over Asia East from in particular ( to the to locals and catering to them and introducing Myanmar) Vietnam, Thailand, Pte Ltd, Investments Yen these countries. from At numbers of new migrants growing one-stop offer retailcomprehensive we specialty outlets and convenience to provide wide island products our customers to GOLDEN BREWERY PTE LTD (BEERFEST BREWERY & RESTAURANT) GOLDEN BREWERYPTE LTD Little Creatures is an independent brewery, producing hand crafted beer of highest the crafted producing hand brewery, an independent is Little Creatures quality a unique, finest maintaining the individual while ingredients from style and of bottles Little in the present is that live yeast the from arises name The culture. The creatures”. the as “little known affectionately is yeast Ale. This Pale Creatures a port in Fremantle, Habour Boat citybrewery on Fishing located is of eclectic cultural style and character. SHRIRO SINGAPORE PTE LTD subsidiary Limited, Pacific a wholly owned of is Pte Shriro (Singapore) Ltd Shriro in Ltd (China) of Shriro name in the commenced Company The Kong. trading Hong Our incorporated. was Pte (Singapore) Ltd in 1948 1982 Shriro Singapore when until activitiesof Importation luxury the and Distribution involve products items, consumer productsand technical of midst in the located brasserie winning Beerfest an award is Brewery & Restaurant Park. Road - Rochester offNorth located Vista site heritage Buona one of Singapore’s Converted one of double-storey the from Beerfest bungalows, colonial can set up to perfect the - it is both indoor with & al-fresco settings a family for 300 patrons venue a variety on of cuisine have out. night meal; or even We a romantic hangout friends with Beerfest available. are Brewery & and Russian course); Western our menu; (of German, 2014. Our Choice Award Beer in People’s Best Craft Singapore’s awarded was Restaurant influence Beer of under a strong German the in Mittlefranken, trained was Master Brew be used hops, with shall and yeast malt only water, that dictates strictly which Purity Law absolutely fresh! no preservatives means....our be beer added. This to always is

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