Checking in on Bangkok's Craft Beer Scene with BangkokBeerGuide.com [S7.E19]

Greg interviews Clif from BangkokBeerGuide.com about the ever
evolving craft beer scene in Thailand. Cliff begins with the
basic premise for the website and related social media: to act as
a guide for locals and visitors to all the beer drinking
opportunities in Bangkok, especially craft beers made by locals.
The guys then review the famously restrictive Thai laws governing
beer and alcohol in general, such as the prohibition on
purchasing alcohol from 2 pm to 5 pm in the afternoon, and high
minimum requirement for brewing beer that effectively shuts out
all but the largest companies. 


Clif then digs deep to explain his love of beer as an act of
creativity of the brewmaster but at the same time a "common
man's" drink. Hence, Cliff's desire to promote local craft beer
as a way to connect with small-scale Thai brewers. Unfortunately,
Thai laws, supported by powerful forces best not discussed, make
it harder for Thai 'little guys' to get into the business of
making beer. Greg and Cliff express hope that beer champion
Taophipop wins his epic battle to reform Thai beer laws. 


The guys continue discussing various venues about town, how the
scene has changed over time, and Cliff's philosophy for the
website. Listen in for a great overview of the Thai craft beer
scene circa 2024.


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