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⇨ Deadman Brewery
Despite the fact that they’ve been around since 2016, this self-described “start-up nano-brewery” is still somewhat under-the-radar. But their modesty belies their success: Deadman cleaned up at the most recent Asia Beer Championships, taking home not one, not two, but six awards and an honorary mention. On top of winning the Champion Small Brewery award, Deadman also won two gold awards for their pale ale and double IPA, as well as two silver awards and one bronze award in the pilsner, IPA, and experimental beer categories.
With that in mind, you really can’t go wrong with any of the Deadman offerings—heck, you could try one of each and keep the bottles for their cute comic-style labels—but if you’re interested in tasting what makes a gold award-winning beer, grab a bottle of Mirror Mirror Pale Ale or Hop Robber Double IPA.
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Crazy Rabbits Stout. In our opinion, winter calls for chewy, full-bodied beers—your stouts, porters, and bocks. This malty, hoppy beauty has notes of caramel, dark chocolate, and roasted coffee—a perfectly rich and festive alternative to mulled wine.