Singapore's Best Brews

Singapore has a lot to offer in the way of unique beer flavors. That's why Whole Hog Brewery sent two of it's founding members to Singapore on a mission to visit all four microbreweries. Head Brewmaster JeffRay and Rev. Chou, Owner/Operator of the Scribewood Arms, sampled many beers in Singapore from mid May through the end of June. If you're every in Singapore, check out one of these local microbreweries:

1. Archipelago

Very good beer. They have 6 beers on tap and occasionally change out 2 of them. Must try the Sayang Saison. Not much on the way of food, but an excellent place to imbibe after a good meal. Offer the bartender $S10 and you might get some really cool glasses, just make sure you pack them well, as both of our 500ml glasses broke in transit.

2. The Pump Room

Most frequented microbrew. Uniquely handcrafted beer with good food and music. Unfortunately, the Pump Room ran out of their very tasty IPA. Try the Bohemian Lager for a strongly hopped lager. Tip: Order a 3.5 L tower of beer between 11am-3pm for only $S22...prices spike up drastically after 3pm.

3. Brewerkz

Largest selection of beer with 12 on tap. If you like IPA's try Brewwerks XTRA IPA for a strong, flavorful hop beer. Food caters to American and English ex-Pats and leaves something to be desired. Check our JeffRay's ranking below.

4. Paulaner Brauhaus

- Close to our hotel, but only visited once. If you like Paulaner beer, this is the place for you. The Paulaner Brahaus has a really cool cooper kettle and is famous as the first brew house in Singapore. Here you have two options: Paulaner Light and Paulaner Dark.

JeffRay's Top 12 Brewerkz Brewz

1. Moh Gwai (think Gremlins)

2. Hopback Ale

3. XTRA IPA

4. Golden Ale

5. Oatmeal Stout

6. Alt Beer

7. Kolsch

8. Pilsner

9. Bock Lager

10. IPA

11. Steam Beer

12. Fruitbrewz