Coaster #01

Issue 01 • April – May 2016 • Hong Kong & Macau • Committed to Beer

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BOTTOMS UP!

Thomas Lau, the man behind the rise of HK’s craft beer bars 各位～乾杯飲勝！ 推動香港手工啤酒吧的 幕後功臣──劉心暉

Craft, culture and their second chapter

MOONZEN EXCLUSIVE

The first (behind-the-scenes) look at their new brewery!

獨家專訪

門神啤酒 大談釀酒心得、啤酒文化 與未來大計 率先披露新酒廠之奧秘

BIÈRE? The crème de la crème of French brews 啤酒大「法」現 介紹首屈一指的法國啤酒

Why Manila should be your next beer destination 馬尼拉──體驗 啤酒魅力的新去處

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Win tickets to a tour of Moonzen’s new location! 贏得參觀門神啤酒新酒廠的 機會來了！

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MORE & DRINK

BETTER

Editor’s Letter

CREDITS Editor in Chief Sandra Kwong

編者的話

Contributors Christopher Wong

FINALLY, BEER!

Jonathan So

There’s no denying it – our city has finally fallen in love with beer, and if you’ve picked up this magazine, chances are you’ve fallen in love with beer too.

Priya Acharya

Mark Brough Rick Green

In our first ever issue, we’ve dived back into the nitty-gritty foundations of beer, giving you an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the power couple behind Moonzen Brewery, and their brand new facilities (pg. 22).

Ronda Liu

We also spent a day shadowing Thomas Lau, one of our city’s most prominent figure in craft beer (pg. 30). If you haven’t heard of him yet, you will now.

Creative Director

With Le French May upon us, we took the liberty of tasting and testing the best of French brews and bars around town (pg. 12). No, we didn’t go around in red berets, speaking to each other with terrible French accents and throwing le in front of every le word. Who did you hear that from?

We’re taking this opportunity to freak out a little that after copious amounts of drinking, and almost half a year of planning, we’ve finally gotten Coaster off the ground. So here’s a big thank you to our readers for supporting the dreams of three kids who just love beer.

Translator Carleton Yip Ryan Chan Business Development Director Shaheen Budhrani Photographer Bronney Hui Cover Bronney Hui Printing Toppan Co. (HK) Ltd. Special thanks to Andrea Lo

啤酒萬歲！

Inquiries: info@coastermag.com

本港現已捲起勢不可擋的啤酒旋風，相信手持這本雜誌的您也是「啤酒奴」吧？

Tipple Media Ltd.

《Coaster》創刊號帶來各位啤酒迷不得不知的資訊，採訪一手建立門神啤酒（Moonzen Brewery） 的夫妻檔，獨家披露當中秘聞，並介紹新引入的設備（第22頁）。 本刊亦追訪Thomas Lau劉心暉，讓大家深入認識這位本地手工啤酒界的猛人（第30頁）。 隨著法國五月節（Le French May）臨近，本刊特意搜羅城中最出色的法國啤酒及酒吧，進行連番品評 及比拼（第12頁）。我們本著探究精神，帶著半咸半淡的法國口音四圍闖蕩，務求為大家搜集 最炙手可熱的資訊。

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在開始醉意朦朧之前，先來一番肺 腑之言吧！經過接近半年的籌劃， 千呼萬喚的《Coaster》終於面世，實在萬分感謝閣下支持， 令我們三位啤酒癡的夢想得以實現。

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Cheers!

飲勝！

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Contents 目錄

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P.6 – 8

International Beer News 國際啤酒資訊 P.9

Local Beer News 本地啤酒資訊 P.10–11

Upcoming Events 活動預告 P.12–15

For French’s Sake!

P.40

「法」現真味 P.16

Coaster Community Coaster智囊團 P.17

Beer Novice 啤酒新手筆記 P.18–20

Brews & Bites 飲食攻略

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Tech Talk 啤酒科技熱話 P.22–29

Moonzen: Chapter of Exploration 門神啤酒:向新旅程進發 P.30–35

Behind the Pint –Thomas Lau 杯中軼記– 劉心暉 P.36–37

Tipple Trail: Tong Chong Street 覓酒遊蹤：糖廠街 P.38–39

Brew-IY 自釀天地 P.40–41

Bust da Belly 踢走啤酒肚！ P.42

Competition Sheet 比賽活動 4 • COASTER MAGAZINE

P.18

P.10

P.6

P.30

P.36

P.9

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International Beer News 國際啤酒資訊

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Brewfest MNL 馬尼拉啤酒節

When Mimi, Carlo and Audrey decided to explore the United Kingdom two years ago, they never imagined their impromptu trip would birth one of the Philippines’ most anticipated local craft beer festivals. While the beer scene is still considered relatively young, the recent fest managed to pull in a grand total of 13 local breweries, along with a range of up-and-coming local food stalls! 兩年前Mimi、Carlo與Audrey忽發奇想到英國旅遊， 卻從未料到這趟即興之旅，會孕育出菲律賓備受矚目 的本土手工啤盛事。雖則菲國啤酒業發展未算成熟， 但參加今屆啤酒節的當地酒廠卻多達13間，同場另有 多個攤位售賣人氣地道小食。

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Beer Bellies Begone 啤酒肚掰掰！ musclefood.com.

For everyone desperately trying to strike a balance between enjoying life and, well, having abs, Barbell Brew is here! Each bottle contains 21.8g of protein, complete with a bitter, hoppy finish. Oh, and it’s also gluten free. 怕肥但又愛喝啤酒的人士，Barbell Brew必定令你愛不釋手！ 這款「健美啤酒」每瓶蛋白質含量高達21.8克，更不含麩質， 餘味帶苦澀感及啤酒花香。

Bathe in Brew 酒池肉林？ hopinthespa.com

Oregonians love their beer so much, they’ve decided to bathe in it. Soaking in a blend of beer, hops, barley and herbs allegedly cures insomnia and muscle aches. Founders Champa and Boyle have been so pleased with the reception that they’ve already started developing a coffee with hops in it! 俄勒岡州人熱愛啤酒，當地一間水療店更推出啤酒浴，混合了啤酒、 啤酒花、大麥及香草，據稱有助改善失眠和肌肉酸痛。該店創辦人 Champa及Boyle有見反應熱烈，更著手研發加入啤酒花的咖啡。

Oh McBeer! McBeer全新登場！

A Class of Beer 啤酒教室

mcdonalds.co.kr

uclaextension.edu

In an attempt to fend off competition from casual dining restaurants, customers who purchase a Signature Burger in South Korea’s Gyeonggi province can now swap our their normal soft drink for… you guessed it, a beer! A classic combo. 為了從休閒餐飲界中脫穎而出， 南韓京畿道一間麥當勞推出新 招，凡購買招牌漢堡，即可加錢 享用McBeer啤酒取代平常的 汽水，成就經典絕配！

UCLA’s continuing education institution is now offering a class on all things craft beer! Covering everything from the history of brewing to tasting and food pairing, students will also get the chance to go on field trips visiting different breweries, bars and taprooms! Umm, Asian universities, please take note? 加州大學洛杉磯分校（UCLA）的持續進修學院現推出手工啤酒課程， 內容涵蓋釀酒歷史、品酒以至酒食配搭。學員亦有機會到多間酒廠及酒 吧實地考察。亞洲的大學不妨考慮一下？

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Local Beer News 本地啤酒資訊

Deschutes in the ‘Kong Deschutes登陸香江 deschutesbrewery.com

One of America’s most beloved craft breweries will soon be available in our fragrant harbour. We can’t wait to get our hands on their famous Mirror Pond Pale Ale! 美國廣受喜愛的手工啤酒品牌Deschutes即將於 香港面世，其有口皆碑的Mirror Pond Pale Ale 淡啤酒絕對值得期待！

K-Town Craft 堅尼地城手工啤潮 craftbrew.com.hk

Craft Brew & Co. opens their third outlet in what some have dubbed a ‘beer revolution’ in up-and-coming district Kennedy Town.

Read more on pg.19 Craft Brew & Co. 第三分店登陸飲食新蒲點堅尼 地城，更暗中掀起 一場「啤酒革命」，詳情請參閱19頁。

Become a Champion 爭奪自釀啤冠軍頭銜 fb.com/brewers.hk

Locals Supporting Locals 本地薑撐本土啤

Craft Beer & Chinese? 手工啤配中菜?

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A local craft beer appreciation group hosted a Chinese-style banquet, complete with rare beer pairings. All 50 tickets apparently sold out within an hour – talk about enthusiasm!

Soho is getting busier! A gastropub has opened on Peel Street with big love for the local craft beer scene. Their Chinese name is also pretty witty! 何蘭正──這間位於卑利街的美食酒吧，名字大 玩諧音之餘，更主打本土手工啤酒，勢必令蘇豪

有熱愛手工啤酒的本土團體，舉辦別開生面的啤 酒配中菜美宴，反應相當熱烈，全數50張門票短 短一小時內已火速售罄！

區更加旺場。

Bestbev turns 3 Bestbev三周年誌慶 bestbevhk.com

Calling all homebrewers. Try your luck at this year’s 4th Annual Homebrew Competition! Submit a form to register and drop off 2 bottles of your delicious beer by April 22nd for your chance to compete. 第四屆自釀啤酒比賽即將舉行，各位自釀啤迷可 趁此機會大展身手！有興趣之人士須提交報名 表，並根據相關類別提供兩支自釀啤酒（4月22 日截止）。

Brew in the City 本土啤酒登場

Craft Revolution 手工啤革命啟動

citybrew.hk

hkbeerco.com

New brew master Stephen from City Brew has launched his first beer, a stout with added ginseng called the 高慶坊, or: “Happy Place!” Be sure to grab a bottle before it sells out!

Local craft beverage importer and distributor celebrates 3 years in the industry with free-flow beers, a rocking DJ and lots of pizza.

After a slight delay, Hong Kong Beer Co. is ready to get their beers pouring in their brand new taproom in Sheung Wan. Keep your eyes peeled for details of their launch party!

本地手工啤進口及分銷商Bestbev舉行三周年慶

靜候多時，香港啤酒公司（Hong Kong Beer

坊」，是一款以人參釀製的黑啤，趁著售罄前快

祝活動，可任飲任食啤酒和薄餅，在場亦駐有DJ

Co.）已籌備好在上環開設新酒吧，供應自家出

去搶購吧！

打碟助興。

品，敬請留意開幕派對詳情。

城釀的新晉釀啤大師Stephen推出處男作「高慶

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Upcoming Events 活動預告

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April Now – 10/4 Competition alert! 爭奪啤酒巨獎

Are you good with words? Gweilo is running a competition to rewrite part of their definition. The winner will receive 5 cases of beer, and the exclusive rights to brag about their literary genius on all future Gweilo bottles and merchandise! Deadline 10th April. 自問文筆非凡？於啤酒界名留青史的機會來了！ 鬼佬啤酒（Gweilo）現正舉行比賽活動，號召各 位改寫「鬼佬啤」之定義。勝出者可獲得五箱啤 酒外，得獎作品亦將印於啤酒瓶身及商品之上。 截止日期：4月10日

30/3 – 2/4 Deschutes Launch in Hong Kong Deschutes隆重登陸香港

They’ve prepared a host of events to mark their much anticipated launch, including several tap takeovers and a meetand-greet with one of the brewery’s beer representatives! 千呼萬喚始出來，美國手工啤界巨頭Deschutes 強勢登陸本港，並準備了連串活動，包括獨家暢 飲（Tap Takeover）推廣，並派酒廠品牌大使與 眾酒迷交流。

9–10/4 Great Japan Beer Festival, Okinawa, Japan 日本啤酒祭（日本沖繩） beerfes.jp

Experience the best of Japanese beers this weekend in picturesque Okinawa. Tickets start at ¥2,700 each. 周末到風光如畫的沖繩島，嘆盡各款一流日本 啤！門票定價¥2,700起。

16/4 HK Brewcraft 3rd Anniversary Party HK Brewcraft三周年派對

Free flow craft beer, snacks and laughter for 3 hours. What could be better? Hint: nothing. 三小時內享用源源不絕的手工啤酒和小食， 齊來開懷暢飲！ 4pm-7pm, HK Brewcraft, 4/F, 15 Cochrane Street, Central, Hong Kong.

Import Beer Club #13 Import Beer Club品酒會第13回

The club honors the rugby season this month with beers from the United Kingdom.

Enjoy 5 different beers, good company and raffle prizes. Tickets go for $200 each. 適逢欖球季，Import Beer Club本月主打五款英 國啤，能夠與眾啤酒迷交換心得之餘，更可參加

大抽獎。費用每位港幣200元。 8.30pm-10.30pm, Platform Event Space, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong.

16–17/4 Great Japan Beer Festival, Yokohama, Japan 日本啤酒祭（日本橫濱） beertaster.org

We love a festival with just a cover charge, and then… well, unlimited beer. Tickets start at ¥4,600 each. 入場費包括全場啤酒任飲，又有去日本的理由 了！門票定價¥4,600起。

23/4 BrewDog Band Show BrewDog呈獻樂隊表演

Featuring a host of local artists, every ticket also includes a delicious bottle of BrewDog craft beer! Advanced tickets start at $120 each. 雲集多隊本地樂隊傾情演出，門票已開始預售， 定價港幣120元起，送BrewDog手工啤酒一支。 9pm-1am, Orange Peel Music Lounge, Central, Hong Kong.

21/4 Vale Ale Tap Takeover 獨家暢飲Vale Ale

Check out Vale Brewery’s premier launch on tap featuring 6 of their award-winning brews. Their head brewer will also be around to answer any questions from budding homebrewers or beer enthusiasts. 酒壇名廠Vale Brewery帶來六款獲獎啤酒，廠方 首席釀酒師會到場解答有關疑問，歡迎各位自釀 新手及酒迷參加。 6pm-10pm, The Globe, Soho, Hong Kong.

23/4 St. George’s Day Promotion 聖喬治日推廣

Celebrate England’s national day with Happy Hour prices all day for anything English! 全日以Happy Hour優惠價享用英式美酒， 慶祝聖喬治日及英國國慶！ 12nn-10pm, The Globe, Soho, Hong Kong.

29/4 HK Brewcraft Monthly Tasting HK Brewcraft每月品酒會

Certified beer judges will select a seasonal theme each month and provide guided tasting through 6 of their favorite beers.

Tickets go for $150/$200 each.

May 20–29/5 Shanghai Beer Week, China 上海啤酒周（中國） shanghaibeerweek.com

Behold – an entire week devoted to the celebration of craft beers! Kicking off with a boat cruise down the Huangpu River on May 20th, events throughout the week include various beer tastings, food pairings and brewery tours, culminating in the Annual May Beer Festival hosted by Boxing Cat brewery. 此萬眾矚目的盛事勢必掀起手工啤熱潮，以5月 20日「黃浦江遊船之旅」揭開序幕，其他精彩 節目包括啤酒品鑑會、酒食配搭活動及酒廠導賞 團，最後以拳擊貓酒廠主辦的「五月啤酒節」畫 上醉人句號。

21/5 Import Beer Club #14 Import Beer Club品酒會第14回

‘Beers in Bloom’ features 5 emerging craft breweries in Asia with flavours and styles as diverse as the continent. Tickets go for $200 each. 以「Beers in Bloom」為題，介紹五間亞洲新冒 起的手工啤酒廠，呈現與別不同的口味及風格。 費用每位港幣200元。 8.30pm-10.30pm, Platform Event Space, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong.

27/5 HK Brewcraft Monthly Tasting HK Brewcraft每月品酒會

Certified beer judges will select a seasonal theme each month and provide guided tasting through 6 of their favorite beers.

Tickets go for $150/$200 each. 每月由合資格的啤酒品酒師按照特定主題，揀選 六款人氣啤酒，並為學員提供指導。費用每位港 幣150元/200元。 6pm-8pm, HK Brewcraft, 4/F, 15 Cochrane Street, Central, Hong Kong.

28/5 Craft Rock Tokyo, Japan 東京搖滾手工啤酒祭Craft Rock Tokyo（日本） craftrock.jp

Featuring 5 local artists and over 60 different craft beers, this festival combines the best of both worlds into one, sudsy mosh pit. 薈萃超過60款手工啤，加上搖滾魅力爆燈的5組 當地表演陣容，帶動全場熾熱瘋狂的氣氛， 締造味覺與聽覺的雙重享受。

每月由合資格的啤酒品酒師按照特定主題，揀選 六款人氣啤酒，並為學員提供指導。費用每位港 幣150元/200元。 6pm-8pm, HK Brewcraft, 4/F, 15 Cochrane Street, Central, Hong Kong.

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For French’s Sake! 「法」現真味

As with each year in May, Hong Kong and Macau will be transformed into a wonderland of French arts, culture, and more importantly, cuisine. We pre-celebrated by drinking copious amounts of French beers to find our favourites. 每年踏入法國五月節，港澳地區都瀰漫著濃厚法式風情，除了地道藝術及文化外， 當然亦少不了美酒佳餚。本刊率先搜羅了城中的法國啤酒及餐廳， 並分享心水推介。

Plat du Jour

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Tartine

The Ocean

Tartine

Les Restaurants 餐廳 Tartine

Atelier Vivanda

2-3/F, 38 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central, Hong Kong

9A, Ship Street, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

中環擺花街38號2-3樓

灣仔船街9號地下A舖

With a focus on rustic and fresh ingredients, this picture-perfect spot serves everything from gorgeous cocktails to heavier dishes to their namesake tartines. Be sure to also grab a bottle of French craft beer while you’re there.

Helmed by Chef Akrame Benallal, this contemporary French bistro is a paradise for anyone who loves meat and potatoes. Before you go crazy on the unlimited sides, remember to leave some room for their exquisite desserts!

選用充滿田園風味的新鮮食材，用餐環境優美舒適，除招牌法式三文治包

此法式餐館充滿時尚格調，由大廚Akrame Benallal主理，勢必令各位嗜

Tartine外，亦供應各款主食及精緻雞尾酒，至於法國手工啤酒當然是

肉及嗜薯者神魂顛倒，除了無限量供應薯仔配菜外，賣相精美的甜品亦

必點之選。

不容錯過。

The Ocean

Plat du Jour

3/F, The Pulse, 28 Beach Road, Repulse Bay, Hong Kong

LG1/F, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway,

淺水灣海灘道28號The Pulse 3樓303-304號舖

Admiralty, Hong Kong

Delicately prepared and meticulously plated, every dish is a work of art in this spectacular, beachfront venue. With a pledge to only serve sustainable seafood, the only factor that stops us coming back every week is their hefty price tag. 位置依沙傍海，用心製作猶如藝術傑作般的佳餚，並堅持只用可持續 海鮮，惟價格或會令人望之卻步。

La Grande Bouffe G/F, 66 Hollywood Road, Soho, Central, Hong Kong

中環蘇豪荷李活道66號地下

Their lunch sets are well worth trying if you’re hungry for some homey French fare. If it’s on the menu, definitely grab their duck confit as it’s one of the best in Hong Kong with great value for money.

金鐘金鐘道88號太古廣場LG1樓007號舖

This delightful little bistro serves up all your favourite French classics including tartare, escargots and delicious, crisp bread. We love their friendly and speedy service – but be sure to book in advance as they get packed quite quickly! 這間法式餐館格調別緻，悉心 炮製牛肉他他、法式田螺及香 脆麵包等經典美食，而最令人 欣賞的是，親切友善而高效率 的服務。座位經常爆滿，記得 及早訂座！

午市套餐值得一試，是體驗法式地道風味的理想選擇，其中油封鴨堪稱 城中一絕，可謂值回票價。

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Les Bières 啤酒

Rousse, La Parisienne

Love &Flowers, Mélusine

Amadeus, Brasseurs de Gayant

Amber Ale, 6% ABV

Wheat Beer, 4.2% ABV

Wheat Beer, 4% ABV

琥珀愛爾啤，酒精度6%

小麥啤，酒精度4.2%

小麥啤，酒精度4%

Rich caramel and a waft of fruitcake on the nose with a lightly carbonated and round body. We can see this pairing well with a big hunk of steak.

Although the scent of roses hit us immediately, it was surprisingly light and refreshing on the palate. We suspect this would be great for converting cocktail lovers to beer drinkers.

A good amount of vanilla and light florals on the nose with a smooth and creamy body.

We got a tinge of citrus at the end which helped to balance out the palate.

散發濃濃焦糖及水果蛋糕香氣，氣泡不多， 酒體圓潤，配以啖啖肉的牛扒最適合不過。

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濃郁玫瑰香氣直衝腦門，口感卻意外淡口清爽， 相信能令雞尾酒迷轉投啤酒的懷抱之中。

陣陣雲呢拿和清新花香撲鼻而來， 質感幼滑細膩，餘韻流露一絲絲柑橘氣息， 令口感完美平衡。

Blonde, La Parisienne

La Chouette, Cidres La Chouette

Pale Ale, 6% ABV

Cider, 4.5% ABV

淡愛爾啤，酒精度6%

蘋果酒，酒精度4.5%

A lot of citrus notes on the nose but that didn’t really translate onto the palate. Body was smooth and slightly bitter. Would pair well with heavier sandwiches.

This poured a deeper gold than we expected from a cider. Brewed with dedicated cider apple varieties, it was both crisp and tart on the palate.

Bonus: it’s gluten-free.

柑橘香氣雖芬芳四溢，味道卻稍為平淡，口感順滑兼 略帶苦味，與較「重口味」的三文治應該相當匹配。

La Goudale, Brasseurs de Gayant

以特選蘋果品種釀造而成，呈現出比一般蘋果酒 較深的金黃色，口感酸中帶爽，重點是不含麩質。

1664, Kronenbourg

Bière de Garde, 7.2% ABV

Lager, 5.5% ABV

Bière de Garde窖藏啤酒，酒精度7.2%

拉格啤，酒精度5.5%

Fermented in champagne bottles for up to 6 months underground, the strong notes of honey and butter round out a smooth and rich body. Very potent but delightfully easy to drink.

Not much on the nose. We can taste the mild grassy and bready notes through the extreme carbonation if we try really hard. It’s not a complex beer by any means, but easy drinking and very accessible.

封存於香檳瓶內，在地底發酵長達6個月，帶出香濃的蜂蜜和 牛油味道，令豐盈順滑的酒體更為圓滿。酒精度較高， 卻十分順口。

香氣並不明顯，綿密的氣泡間隱約透露淡淡的青草及麵包香， 層次未算豐富，勝在易入口，夠普遍。

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Coaster Community Coaster智囊團 We love beer, but we’re certainly not the only ones. Our panel of beer geeks represent different facets of the beer world from a retail shop owner to an author to the founder of Beertopia himself. Every issue, they’ll be here to answer some of the beer world’s most frequently asked questions. Cheers! 我們深信大家都對啤酒世界充滿興趣，於是特別組成「Coaster智囊團」，廣納零售店東主、專欄作家 以至Beertopia創辦人等業界各方人士的意見。他們會於每期雜誌解答常見的問題，助大家發掘享用啤 酒的樂趣，在此先飲為敬！

Which beer style would you recommend to a novice drinker? 您會向新手推薦什麼風格的啤酒？

“I’d recommend a pale ale, probably something from Australia or New Zealand, as they tend to be a bit lighter & fruitier than those from America. Alternatively, if someone wants something a bit different, a lighter wheat beer would be a good starting place.” 「我會推薦淡色愛爾啤酒，部分來自澳洲或紐西蘭的，味道比美式稍淡，果味卻更濃郁。 如想試試不同口味，較為淡口的小麥啤亦是入門首選。」

– Mark, @thetramlineliquorco

“As everyone is different, I would recommend a style that best suits a person’s current palate. You’ll need to determine that by having a conversation with them, which is an opportunity to impart more beer knowledge. I often find that chatting sparks a curiosity never to be extinguished.” 「口味因人而異，所以應選擇適合個人口味的啤酒。要為新手提供合適選擇， 不妨先閒談一番， 我相信言談之間能夠激起無窮無盡的求知慾望。如此一來，我們可以掌握對方喜好，同時讓他們 了解更多啤酒相關知識。」

– Rick, @greathopforward

“American amber ales for sure! They offer a mixture of malt and caramel flavors with a hint of floral and hoppy notes, fit for novice drinkers who may not be familiar with the bitterness of hops. This balance of maltiness and mild bitterness is also suitable as a food-pairing beer.” 「當然是美式琥珀愛爾啤，麥芽與焦糖味融為一體，微微透露鮮花和啤酒花的氣息，適合不習慣 啤酒花苦味的入門者。其濃厚的麥芽香與淡淡的澀味相輔相成，是配搭美食的理想之選。」

– Ronda, @tipsydarcy

“Wheat beers are gateway beers. Perfect for non-beer drinkers as they’re light and easy to drink with a refreshingly different taste from mass market lagers. They also avoid the bitterness of IPAs, and the punch of Belgian beers.” 「作為入門級啤酒，小麥啤味道清淡、易於入口，與市面上主流的拉格啤酒截然不同，既沒有IPA啤 酒的苦味，又無普遍比利時啤的濃烈感，無疑是新手之選。」

– Jon, @beertopiahk

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Beer Novice 啤酒新手筆記

Priya Acharya I’ve been drinking craft beer for a while now, but one of the very first standout beers I tried was the Camden Hells Lager brewed

by Camden Town Brewery in London. I was with my boyfriend enjoying a rare, gloriously sunny day when we stopped to quench our thirst at a small cafe at Somerset House.

He recommended the lager as it would be relatively light and easy to drink. I loved the taste; it was crisp and refreshing, perfect to drink on a warm summers day, and not too hoppy!

我鍾情於手工啤酒已經好一段時間，起初最欣賞的 一款啤酒，就是倫敦酒廠Camden Town Brewery 出品的Camden Hells Lager。難得有日陽光明 媚，我和男友出外閒逛，並到Somerset House一 間小店小酌一番，他介紹了這款較淡兼易入口的啤 酒。清爽怡人的味道深得我心，啤酒花味不會太 重，於暖洋洋的夏日來一口確是賞心樂事。 從此我就與手工啤酒結下不解之緣，之後嚐過不同 類型和風味的酒款，從中亦可發掘到最適合自己的 口味及啤酒種類。雖然如此，但我時不時都會喝商 業啤酒，更能夠細味其與手工啤之間的差別。

That was a great starting point into craft beer for me and over time, I have tried a variety of different styles and flavours. I think that’s a great way to figure out your palate and what type of beers you prefer. I still enjoy a commercial beer every now and then, but I can definitely appreciate the quality of taste between craft and commercial!

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Brews & Bites 飲食攻略

BrewDog Bar G/F, 15-19 Hollywood Road, Soho, Central, Hong Kong, +852 2219-9905.

Established in 2007 by James Watt and Martin Dickie, and uh, Bracken, their pup, BrewDog has gone on to become the largest independent brewery in the United Kingdom. Naturally, we were ecstatic to pop in and see what was on offer!

The brews: A total of 14 gorgeous taps line the bar. Need we say more? If you’d prefer something from their bottle list, I won’t even mention their refreshing flagship Punk IPA ($60), or the gluten-free Vagabond Pale Ale ($55). I certainly wouldn’t encourage you to try the world’s strongest canned ale, their incredible Black Eyed King Imp ($160) ‘cause it was (how do we put it delicately?) mindblowing.

The bites: Their crisp and fluffy fries come with a spray bottle of hop-infused

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malt vinegar ($48). The bucket was empty within seconds. Next on the list was the homemade flat bread with red pepper hummus ($48) which we found slightly too dry to enjoy. We couldn’t resist their maple porter house-bacon plate ($108) served with pretzels and beer-made condiments! At this point, though we were struggling to finish the gloriously large portion of pork, we soldiered on and ordered the stout ice cream smores with homemade beer marshmallows ($98).

Best decision ever? Yes. The short: Substantial beer list with rare brews on offer, food very decently priced for the area and team is knowledgeable about beer and food pairings.

BrewDog由James Watt及Martin Dickie二人聯 同愛犬Bracken於2007年創立，不久便成為英國 最大的獨立酒廠，齊來一探箇中玄機！ 啤酒:店內14款生啤固然不容錯過，樽裝啤種類 亦多不勝數，除了旗艦酒款Punk IPA($60)外， 亦包括不含麩質的Vagabond Pale Ale($55)。另 外Black Eyed King Imp($160)可謂BrewDog的 驚天之作，是世上酒精濃度最高的罐裝啤酒。 食物:炸薯條($48)香脆可口，食前噴上以啤酒花 調成的麥芽醋汁，惹味得令人一口接一口，而 紅椒鷹嘴豆蓉配自家製薄餅($48)則略嫌口感較 乾。楓糖煙肉扒配麵包條及啤酒佐料($108)啖啖 肉令人難以招架，雖則撐著肚皮，但甜品自家製 黑啤棉花糖雪糕千層($98)實在太吸引，讓人忍 不住來一客。 小結:啤酒選擇極之豐富，包括眾多罕見酒款， 食物定價就區內而言尚算合理，酒吧團隊對於酒 食配搭頗有心得。

Craft Brew & Co (Kennedy Town) G/F, 27-31 Catchick Street, Kennedy Town, Hong Kong, +852 2246-8782.

They’ve declared war against the ‘mainstream industrial beer tyrants’, launching their third venue in the heart of our city’s new dining district – Kennedy Town. A recent marketing campaign urged customers to bring in their industrial beer cans to swap for a proper crafted beer!

Meow, claws out.

The brews: They’ve pushed the bar higher for their latest branch, boasting 15 gleaming taps of the good stuff instead of their usual 11. We started the night with a flight of their house brews that included a Summer Ale, Kung Fu Lager, Bohemian Pale Ale and Liberty IPA ($150). Although we loved the two hoppier options, we can’t help but feel their lager went down maltier than expected. If the list on the board doesn’t

impress you, Craft Brew & Co also offers a big bottle range and various beer cocktails.

The bites: We’re big fans of their Black Forest wurst ($85) which came stuffed with sauerkraut and onions but give their Spanish chorizo ($88) a miss as it was rather dry with a weird, chalky texture. The star of the show was, perhaps unsurprisingly, their juicy and chunky house bacon cheeseburger ($138)! It’s even offered on their lunch menus with a starter and drink for just $68, so definitely try to pop by then!

The short: Creatures of habit certainly won’t be disappointed by their expansion.

Great value lunch sets, decent beers and a lively location to hang out with colleagues and friends alike.

Craft Brew & Co進駐新興飲食蒲點堅尼地城， 開設第三分店，更公然向主流商業啤酒勢力宣 戰！酒吧最近進行推廣，顧客可憑商業啤酒罐換 取正宗手工啤酒一支。 啤酒:新分店提供15款可口生啤，比舊店多4種 選擇。先試精選啤酒拼盤($150)，包括Summer Ale、Kung Fu Lager、Bohemian Pale Ale及 Liberty IPA，啤酒花味較重的兩款深得筆者歡 心，惟Kung Fu Lager麥味比想像中淡。若想 另覓所好，店內亦備有多款樽裝啤和啤酒特飲 可供選擇。 食物:德國黑森林肉腸($85)配上酸菜絲和洋蔥堪 稱一絕，至於西班牙香腸($88)口感頗乾，有著 不尋常的粉糯質感。肉厚多汁的自家煙肉芝士漢 堡($138)不負眾望，午市時段亦有供應，連前菜 及飲品只需$68，值得一試！ 小結:店位於新興蒲點，提供超值午餐及優質 啤酒，絕不辜負熟客所望，適合與同事或好友 前來小聚。

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Beer & Fish (Tai Po)

Knead

G/F, Mee Lee Building, 30 Kau Hui Chik

G/F, 28 Jervois Street, Sheung Wan,

Street, Tai Po, Hong Kong, +852 2664-2211.

Hong Kong, +852 2951-7778.

Hallelujah! For those of us living in the North (insert Game of Thrones reference here) – no more 90-minute journey to Soho to get our hands on scrumptious beer-battered grub!

Oh, and there’ll be 20 different craft beers available.

This cheeky made-to-order sandwich and salad shop should be your new favourite eatery. If fresh ingredients and warm bread don’t entice you, their selection of popular craft beers certainly will!

Urban Park (Central)

新界區的朋友有福了，不必長途跋涉到

除了新鮮食材加上暖烘烘的麵包外，

2/F, Nan Fung Place, 173 Des Voeux Road Central, Central,

蘇豪區，即可享用Beer & Fish的招牌

更以多款大受歡迎的手工啤酒作招徠，

Hong Kong, +852 3708-8083.

啤酒脆漿炸魚！大埔店將供應20款手工

勢必成為人氣聚腳點。

Forget sifting through 12-pages of delectable-sounding dishes, placing your orders, and then immediately second-guessing everything. Urban Park is taking it backto-basics with a straightforward 2-Item-menu ($289). Each diner is served a salad of organic mixed leaves to start, and then you simply have to choose between their Wagyu rib-eye or lobster linguine! Wash everything down with an Amber Lager ($69) from Hong Kong Beer Co.

Knead主打新鮮即製三文治和沙律，

啤酒，著實令人期待。

Woft Heart Bar

G/F, Wah Lok Building, 6-8 Yim Po Fong

Ascott Macau, Rua Cidade de Braga,

Street, Mong Kok, Hong Kong,

Nape, Macau, +853 2822-8523.

+852 2116-1786.

Headed by two of Hong Kong’s most creative bartenders, Heart is located in the center of Macau’s metropolis, offering a gorgeous array of signature cocktails and a cheeky pint or two.

This out-of-the-way restaurant and bar has been slowly amassing an enormous collection of beer and ciders. Pop in any night and you’ll be sure to find a crowd of die-hard beer lovers.

擇食物的煩惱。以頭盤有機蔬菜沙律掀開序幕，之後享用和牛

Heart Bar位於澳門市區核心地帶，由本

這別具一格的餐廳酒吧不時引入啤酒及

肉眼扒或龍蝦扁意粉，另可再點本土品牌香港啤酒(Hong Kong

港兩位創意澎湃的調酒師主理，提供一

蘋果酒，選擇琳瑯滿目，每晚不乏一眾

Beer Co.)出品的Amber Lager($69)，令美味層次昇華。

系列精緻的特色雞尾酒及冰凍啤酒。

志同道合的啤酒迷捧場。

你試過捧著令人眼花撩亂的餐牌，「選擇困難症」突然發作 嗎？Urban Park返璞歸真，推出孖寶套餐($289)，助你免卻選

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Tech Talk 啤酒科技熱話 We go ga-ga for geeky gear and cool technology in the office.

We’ve summed up our favourites here for this season: 啤酒衍生出不少新奇的用具及科技，俘虜了眾多酒迷的芳心，今季熱門推介如下：

Reverse Tap 「反」斗啤酒機Reverse Tap reversetap.kr

They’ve been blowing up online ever since a demo video from their exhibition stall in Gothenburg went viral. No more fussing about with spills and foam! This incredible bottom-up dispenser can be calibrated to adjust filling options and foam head, working 4 times faster than a conventional tap! 自從哥德堡展覽場的示範短片於網上廣傳後，Reverse Tap 成為了酒壇新貴。這部創新破格的啤酒機，由下而上注入啤 酒，效率比傳統啤酒機快四倍，可準確調節啤酒及泡沫份量， 不怕瀉出半分半滴。

Untappd (App) 啤酒應用程式Untappd untappd.com

Put simply, this is Tinder for beer lovers. Check out ratings of the beers you’re drinking or want to drink and read reviews from other brew aficionados. The app recently went through quite a big overhaul, so the user experience has definitely improved. 簡單來說就是啤酒界的 「Tinder」，若想知 道某款啤酒是否受歡 迎，可利用此程式瀏覽 一眾酒迷的評分及評 論。Untappd最近作出 全面革新，大大提升用 家體驗。

The Bottle Shop Cap Opener ($250) The Bottle Shop開瓶器 （港幣250元） thebottleshop.hk

Before you balk at the price, you really have to try this opener out first. Not only is the shape completely ergonomic and crafted out of old railway tracks, it also keeps your bottle caps intact! Popped correctly, you’ll be able to build up a glorious collection of perfect caps in no time. 一望價錢可能不禁嘩然，但用過後一定覺得物有所值。此開瓶 器以舊路軌循環再造而成，設計符合人體工學，開瓶時更可確 保樽蓋完好無缺，絕對是樽蓋收藏家的必備利器。

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Moonzen : Chapter of

Exploration 門神啤酒：向新旅程進發

The local craft beer scene was thrown into a frenzy right before Christmas last year after a news outlet mistakenly reported Moonzen Brewery shutting down. Thankfully, it turned out to be just a big misunderstanding. We sat down with Michele and Laszlo Raphaël in their brand-new brewery to talk craft, culture and their new chapter. 去年臨近聖誕前，有媒體誤報門神啤酒（Moonzen Brewery）結 業的消息，震驚了整個本土手工啤酒界！幸而後來發現，此事純屬 虛驚一場。本刊直闖門神啤酒的新廠房，訪問兩位創辦人Laszlo Raphaël（榮志朗）與太太Michele（黃暢雪），大談釀酒工藝、 啤酒文化及未來大計。

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“

We want to showcase a Chinese identity through our beers. 我們旨在透過啤酒，

”

呈現對中華文化的情意結 ⋯

Coaster: Tell us a bit about your story!

Michele: We met 10 years ago in Beijing while studying, though our first ever homebrew only happened 3 years later when we moved back to Hong Kong.

Laszlo: Michele loves baking, she makes these amazing sweets and cookies. I wanted to pursue some ‘manly cooking’, so friends from the U.S. or the U.K. would bring over some yeast and hops whenever they visited as shipping was incredibly expensive back then.

《Coaster》：可否分享一下你們 二人的故事？ Michele:我十年前在北京讀書時結 識Laszlo，之後一同回港定居， 並於三年後創立自釀啤酒品牌。 Laszlo:Michele最愛焗甜點和餅 乾，而我就醉心於自釀啤酒這種 「男子漢料理」。以前每當有朋友從 英、美國遠道而來，我都會請他們 順便帶來酵母和啤酒花，因為原料 運費實在貴得嚇人。

M: We’ve experienced a few explosions over the years but our first success was a Belgian double with Manuka honey!

M:我們多年來突破重重難關，並成

C: How did Moonzen come about?

M: We were both working and it was stable, so it took us a really long time to make the leap!

We especially wanted to do something that was close to our hearts.

C:「門神」一名從何而來？

L: When we met in China, we travelled a lot and went to all these little villages where there was a different “Door God” at every door. We really liked the fact that with such a singular cultural image, there can be so many varieties. We found that to be a very good representation of Chinese culture.

L:我們相識後，不時結伴同遊大江

M: The symbolism as well! They’re meant to bring good luck, protect the family and ward off evil. They represent integrity, nobility and strength, so we thought it would be something valuable to represent.

M:門神別具象徵意義，有招福招

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功研製出首款啤酒，就是加入麥蘆 卡蜂蜜的比利時雙料啤。

M:門神成立之前，我們各自擁有 穩定的工作，因此花了很長時間， 才下定決心投身酒業，希望從心 出發，率性而為。

南北，發現不少村落家家戶戶的大 門都貼上門神，其形象各有不同。 如此獨特的文化象徵，能衍生出千 變萬化的形象，充分展現中華文化 的特色，實在令我們大為讚歎。

運、保家宅平安及辟邪擋煞之功 用，亦是正氣、仁德與力量的化 身。對我們而言，門神正代表著 難能可貴的事物。

The happy couple behind Moonzen Brewery 門神啤酒幕後的神仙眷侶

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C: Tell us more about the concept behind your beers.

L: We want to showcase a Chinese identity through our beers. You’ll never see us brew a pumpkin spiced ale – that’s way too American.

We recently did a Sichuan porter with real, spicy peppers. Moving forward, no other beer we brew will be just a Pale Ale or just an IPA. M: When it’s so personal, it’s an extension of yourself.

C: What were some challenges you faced?

L: Initially we made a lot of beers.

We tried a ton of different recipes and were just brewing like crazy. In the previous operation, there was not enough room to push the brand outside of the box. Now that we’ve expanded operations, we definitely are going to start looking for human talent. Michele and I are the core unit of the brewery but we still need help.

M: One of the best and worst things about the job is working with Laszlo 24/7! Back in the old brewery, it was so small that even with 3 people it was still a bit tight. We’re still in transition now. It’s amazing to work together because accompaniment is very important.

It’s hard to run a business without someone by your side.

L: Exactly. It doesn’t necessarily have to be your wife, but you definitely need a core team, people that share your values and vision.

M: When you’re working together, it’s hard but it’s fun. We like to label and make boxes – we consider this our ‘brewery gym’, but it’s difficult because it’s tough to switch off.

Having said that, I think once our roles were defined, it got easier.

L: Without Michele to ground me, I’d just be this crazy brewer, brewing lots of wild stuff!

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Glossy new brewing equipment 簇新釀酒設備

You’ll never “see us brew a pumpkin spiced ale – that’s way too American. ⋯ 絕對不會 出現南瓜啤之類具有

”

美式風格的酒款。

Back at their old location 舊酒廠現場

c:請介紹門神啤酒的理念。

作戰、互相扶持的確非常重要，

L:我們旨在透過啤酒，呈現對中華文化的

否則生意難以經營下去。

情意結，所以絕對不會出現南瓜啤之類 具有美式風格的酒款。最近我們更以辣 勁十足的地道辣椒，釀製出一款四川波 打啤。展望將來，門神會繼續研製特色

L:當然此人不一定是自己的伴侶，但最 重要的是組成一支核心團隊，並且擁有 一致的價值觀與願景。

酒款，絕非一般的淡愛爾啤或IPA啤酒。

M:夫妻檔一起共事，既有苦也有樂。

M:每款手工啤酒風格各異，能夠反映出

不論是貼酒標或入箱包裝，我們都樂在

真我個性。

其中當作做健身操一樣，不過有時真的 忙得停不下來。話雖如此，只要分工 明確、各司其職，一切都輕鬆得多。

c:一路上遇過什麼挑戰？ L:我們起初反覆試驗不同配方，釀製了 大量啤酒，晝夜無間，當時根本沒有餘

L:如果沒有Michele制止，我必定會毫不 猶豫，瘋狂釀製大量驚世駭俗之作！

力把品牌推銷出去。我和Michele一直是 酒廠的「左右門神」，現時營運規模擴 大，是時候聘請人才助我們一臂之力。 M:要與Laszlo朝夕相對工作是件樂事， 也是一大難事。舊廠房空間狹窄，即使 只得三個人工作，亦已相當擠逼。目前 我們仍處於磨合階段，有人跟自己並肩

Size (sqf) 面積（平方呎）

Fermenter tanks (L) 發酵桶（公升）

Old

New

舊廠房

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5 X 1,000L

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C: What do you think is missing in Hong Kong’s beer scene?

L: It’s definitely improved much more compared to what it was 4 years ago.

What’s missing is really just cultural education. We need to stop associating craft beer with a certain socio-economical class.

M: It’s all about education – learning about how the beer was made and the effort that goes into it. People don’t question it when you pay $40 for a cup of coffee. It’s already a very mature, established product. With beers, it will definitely come with time.

L: Restaurants definitely need to learn as well.

M: Absolutely. You can go into any restaurant and the wine list is so precise and curated but the beer list will be just the regular commercial bottles.

It makes no sense.

C:你認為本土啤酒界缺少了什麼元素？ L:相比起四年前，本地啤酒界發展已見起色， 惟啤酒文化方面的教育仍然不足，希望大眾 不要把手工啤酒與特定社會階層畫上等號。 M:教育確實是一大關鍵，應讓大眾了解啤酒的 製法，並領略到當中所付出的辛勞和汗水。有 人覺得一杯咖啡要價$40不足為奇，卻不願意 花同樣價錢買一支啤酒。手工啤酒歷史悠久， 發展亦相當成熟，相信假以時日將掀起 全城浪潮。 L:食肆亦需要出一分力。 M:沒錯，不少餐廳皆提供選擇豐富的葡萄酒， 酒單介紹鉅細無遺，但啤酒方面只有寥寥可數 的商業品牌，似乎不太合理。

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Influence of Chinese culture is clear 中華文化氣息濃厚

C: What’s the big dream?

M: We would love to explore a form of sustainable farmhouse-style brewing.

A closed loop ecosystem that’s a community space where people can grow their own crops. That’s definitely the big, big dream! Incorporating the use of land with our brewing.

L: Maybe in Chapter 3 or 4, we’ll be able to incorporate more of this dream into how we operate. For now, we’d love to do some collaboration brews with the other guys. Relationships are so important. Craft beer is supposed to be about the community, it goes hand-inhand with the people.

C:希望達成什麼夢想嗎？ M:也許有點遙不可及，我們希望實行可持續的 農舍釀酒模式，即是建立一個閉環生態系統， 打造一處社區空間作栽種農作物之用，旨在把 土地運用融入於釀 L:或許往後的日子，我們會邁進新的經營方 向，逐步實現夢想。目前我們有意尋求合作對 象，聯乘推出新品啤酒。手工啤酒好比社會的 縮影，與人類息息相關，因此建立彼此間的聯 繫乃相當重要的一環。■

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Behind the Pint 杯中軼記

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Thomas Lau 劉心暉

Thomas Lau is a hard man to track down. One week he’s in Scotland training with the BrewDog team, and the next he’s in Japan discussing the reception of Coedo Taproom in Hong Kong. You’ll be lucky to catch Thomas running between bars and clients, as on top of everything, he’s also the President of Craft Beer Association of Hong Kong (cbahk.org). 劉心暉凡事親力親為，這位大忙人經常要穿州過省，有時遠赴蘇格蘭與BrewDog團隊 進行培訓，轉頭又到日本討論香港Coedo Taproom的業務事宜，所以能夠採訪他本人實屬 難得。此外，他亦是香港手工啤酒協會(cbahk.org)的主席。

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Thomas in Roundhouse Wan Chai 灣仔Roundhouse掌舵人劉心暉

think beer is “Ihere to stay. 我認為本港啤酒風潮

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會愈吹愈烈 ⋯

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THOMAS FACTSHEET:

劉心暉個人簡介：

• Co-Founder of Thirsty Brothers, a craft beer distributor famous for BrewDog and Coedo Brewery.

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著名手工啤酒分銷商Thirsty Brothers 創始人之一，合作酒廠包括BrewDog 及Coedo

• Owner of Roundhouse, Coedo Taproom and BrewDog Bar.

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Roundhouse、Coedo Taproom及 BrewDog Bar持有人

• 1st person in Hong Kong to be awarded ‘Certified Beer Server’ at Cicerone.

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考獲認證機構Cicerone的「Certified Beer Server」啤酒品酒師資格，乃全港第一人

• Since 2015, President of CBAHK.

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由2015年起擔任CBAHK主席

• Favourite pairing? Brined roast goose with a pale ale

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最愛以Pale ale配搭滷水鵝

Where the beer flows… 啤酒的「必經之路」...

Coaster: As one of Hong Kong’s most influential individuals in the beer industry, we’re curious... what does a typical day in your life look like?

Thomas: “I wake up at around 7.30am to help get my kids ready for school. I don’t see them a lot at night because my hours are pretty crazy so I try to catch up with them in the morning.

I get to the office around 10am where I just catch up on emails, conduct sales meetings and liaise with clients. Usually around 2pm I’ll be out in my bars, meeting bar managers and tasting beers. On any given day, I’ll have about 30 different beers in the fridge waited to be tasted!

By 8pm I’ll either be rushing home for dinner or dining on location. I try to go behind the bar as much as I can so that I can engage with customers and try to see what they appreciate. I still enjoy serving customers!”

《Coaster》：作為本土啤酒界最具影響力的人士 之一，可否跟大家分享你一天的生活？ 劉:我每朝大約7:30醒來替孩子準備上學，由於 工作關係，夜晚較少機會陪他們，所以我每朝盡量 抽時間與他們相處。 早上大約10點回到辦公室後，便開始回覆電郵、 開會討論銷售事宜以及聯絡客戶。通常到了下午 2點左右，我會親身到自己的酒吧，與經理開會並 試飲啤酒，有時更需要試飲差不多30款啤酒！ 直至晚上8點，我會趕回家中或者在外用餐。 我會盡量留在酒吧與客人打打交道，探聽他們的 評價，從中亦發掘到不少樂趣。

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Help get my kids ready for school 替孩子準備上學

10:00

20:00

Back to office

14:00

Back to bars

Rush home for Dinner

回到辦公室

回到酒吧

趕回家用餐

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my team “toI want be conversation starters about beer. 我希望酒吧團隊每個人都對

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啤酒瞭如指掌 ⋯

Coedo Taproom

Roundhouse

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C: What’s the most important element of running a beer bar?

T: “I want my team to be conversation starters about beer, so I try to talk to them a lot and give them a lot of beer training. One of the most important ways to be successful is to be a good brand ambassador.

C: How do you think the beer scene in Hong Kong will develop?

T: “I think beer is here to stay. We’re maybe 2 to 3 years behind the boom in the States but we’re going to keep seeing more and more craft beers in bars. I think to really progress, we first need people to know that craft beer exists.

Everyone knows the difference between table wines and fine wines and are willing to pay thousands of dollars for a single bottle. With beers, people still have this old-fashioned idea that it shouldn’t be worth more than $30. I don’t expect everybody to like craft beers, but at least they should understand the difference and know that it’s really nothing new! It’s simply going back to basics of how beer used to be made: real malts and yeast and hops without any shortcuts!”

C:要經營一間啤酒吧，最重要的是什麼？ 劉:我希望酒吧團隊每個人都對啤酒瞭如指 掌，因此我不時指導他們，並安排相關培訓。 若要取得成功，就要以成為一位稱職的 「啤酒大使」為目標。 C:你認為本港啤酒界會如何發展？ 劉:我認為本港啤酒風潮會愈吹愈烈，雖然比 美國興起得遲兩至三年，但手工啤酒在香港 酒吧界已漸趨普及。想要進一步發展，首先 要令大眾得悉手工啤酒的存在。在葡萄酒方 面，對於普通餐酒與名酒佳釀之別，不少人 都懂得分辨出來，甚至為了一瓶心頭好而願 意一擲千金。至於啤酒，有人仍抱持著傳統 想法，認為一杯啤酒極其量只值$30。喜歡手 工啤酒與否，確實因人而異，不過我希望， 大家能夠區分手工啤酒與一般啤酒，並明白 這並非一門新玩意。簡單而言，手工啤酒巧 妙結合了麥芽、酵母與啤酒花，乃慢工細活 之傑作。■

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Tipple Trail: Tong Chong Street 覓酒遊蹤：糖廠街 Spring is around the corner, and everyone’s favourite outdoor market, Tong Chong Street Market (TCSM), is returning! We took a little day trip to Quarry Bay, scouting the often-times-neglected foodie scene and their brews on offer before this quaint little street starts to get crowded.

古 e太 Pl ac ko o Ta i

Coming directly out of Exit A, it’s a short minute walk straight ahead to our destination. We wander all the way to the end of the street before deciding to slowly eat our way out.

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It took us a mere 15 minutes to reach Quarry Bay from Central via the MTR. I’m starting to wonder why we used to shudder in distaste at the thought of travelling ‘so far from the city’ when the trip really just flew by.

Man, we have it so easy in Hong Kong in terms of public transportation.

正值春暖時節，位於鰂魚涌的糖廠街市集矚目登場。趁人流湧至之前，我們先到 此人氣戶外市集尋寶，為大家發掘平常可能擦身而過的美食及佳釀。 我們由中環乘搭港鐵到鰂魚涌，只需15分鐘。鰂魚涌在不少人心目中是個偏遠 地方，但其實香港交通四通八達，彈指之間即可到達。 由港鐵站A出口徒步僅數分鐘，便抵達糖廠街。我們展開地毯式搜索走到街邊盡頭 後，就正式展開今次覓酒之旅

1. Enoteca Quarry Bay G/F, 35-41 Tong Chong Street

鰂魚涌糖廠街35-41號地下

The beer menu, though rather large, lacked anything local which was a bit of a letdown. Their silver lining came in the form of Happy Hour. Bottled specialty beer prices ranging between $38-$59 – very decent indeed! Their pricing on bar snacks, on the other hand, took us a couple more beers to accept. We personally found it outrageous to pay $138 for a couple of pita slices and dips. 啤酒選擇多不勝數，卻獨欠本土出品，稍有遺憾。幸而Happy Hour時段重燃起我們的激情，特色樽裝啤售價介乎港幣38元至 59元，相當實惠。佐酒小食定價偏高，單是扁麵餅配蘸醬就索 價港幣138元，多點一兩支啤酒可能更划算。

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2. The News Room Diner Taikoo Fong, 33 Tong Chong Street

鰂魚涌糖廠街33號太古坊

MTR Quarry 鰂魚 Statio Bay 涌地 n 鐵站 (Exit A （A 出口 ) ）

We grabbed a pint of Asahi for $54 at Happy Hour price, which was refreshing, if not boring. A bit surprising that a location claiming to be a ‘typical American diner’ doesn’t serve any decent American beers.

An IPA would have been fantastic here to go with our Dirty Mexican Hotdawg ($70).

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不嫌乏味的話，先來一杯Asahi啤酒醒一醒神，Happy Hour價 港幣54元。以「典型美式餐館」自居卻沒有供應美式啤酒，確 實令人摸不著頭腦。我們推介以IPA啤酒配搭墨西哥式熱狗Dirty Mexican Hotdawg（港幣70元）。

3. Mr&Mrs Fox G/F, 23 Tong Chong Street

As our chow-fest drew to an end, we slowly made our way to our last beer-stop on the list. The set menus looked delightfully tempting, though they also offer various à la carte dishes. We’ve had a long day of eating, so we opt for their Wagyu Steak Sliders($135) along with a pitcher of Young Master’s Pale Ale($150) to share.

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While waddling slowly back to the MTR station, we pledged to try going out of our comfort zones more often in the future, travelling a bit further each time to explore more of our city. 捧著肚皮回港鐵站的同時，腦中激起了更澎湃的決心。 我們承諾未來會走出街頭巷尾，繼續尋幽探秘，帶大家發 掘城中的飲食瑰寶。

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Brew-IY 自釀天地

Chris Wong (aka “Beer Dumpster”) is a co-founder of HK Brewcraft – the homebrew supplies headquarters in Hong Kong. When not binge drinking, he is a BJCP recognised beer judge. He is also involved in several other beer-related projects in town including TAP – The Ale Project, Beer & Fish, and Hitachino HK Brewery. 醉心鑽研啤酒的Chris Wong黃思偉，有「Beer Dumpster」之稱，是HK Brewcraft創始人之一，於香港打造出自釀啤酒的大本營。Chris不單是權威機 構BJCP認可的啤酒評審員，亦在港主理TAP – The Ale Project、Beer & Fish及 Hitachino HK Brewery（常陸野貓頭鷹啤酒）等多個啤酒界項目。

WATER

水

Water makes up 90% of a beer.

Minerals in water can directly and indirectly affect the flavor, aroma, mouthfeel, color and clarity.

Water manipulation can open a whole can of worms for a beginner home brewer. The bottom line is to start brewing with clean water that is drinkable.

啤酒的成分有九成是水，

Famous Water Profiles: • Pilsen – low hardness and alkalinity - suitable for beers with mellow malt flavors and hop bitterness.

• Burton-on-Trent – high in calcium and sulphate - suitable for pale but hoppy beers.

• Dublin – high in bicarbonate suitable for dark and malty beers.

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水中蘊含的礦物質對啤酒的風 味、香氣、口感、色澤及通透 度有莫大影響。對於自釀新手 來說，水的運用可能是一大難 題，箇中要訣在於選用純淨 的飲用水。 著名水源地： •

比爾森（Pilsen）– 硬度 低，鹼度低，適合釀製富麥 芽香及啤酒花澀味的啤酒。

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特倫河畔伯頓（Burton-onTrent）– 鈣及硫酸鹽含量 高，適宜釀造色澤偏淺、 充滿啤酒花香的啤酒。

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都柏林（Dublin）– 碳酸 氫鹽含量高，適合釀製色澤 偏深、麥芽味濃的啤酒。

MALT

麥芽

The main fermentable sugars in beer come from malted barley.

What creates the unique aromas, flavors and colors in malts are the type of barley, the level of germination and the degree of kilning (a high temperature drying process).

啤酒中的可發酵糖成分主要來自大麥芽，能否孕育出

Main Malt Categories:

香氣、味道和色澤均獨一無二的啤酒，取決於大麥的 種類，以及發芽和烘烤的程度。 主要麥芽種類： •

• Base malt – Lightly kilned and a main source of fermentable sugar.

• Caramel / Crystal malt – Stewed and contains crystallized sugars which adds body and sweetness to the beer.

• Roasted malt – Highly roasted. Imparts coffee, chocolate and burnt characters.

• Adjuncts – Alternative sugar source which includes unmalted barley, wheat, rice, rye, and sugars.

Base malt – 經過輕微烘烤，是可發酵糖的 主要來源。

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Caramel / Crystal malt – 經過蒸煮並含有 結晶糖，為啤酒賦予香醇風味及甜味。

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Roasted malt – 經過高溫烘烤，能為啤酒注入 咖啡、朱古力及焦香的風味。

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Adjuncts（輔料）– 另一糖分來源，涵蓋未發芽 大麥、小麥、水稻、黑麥及蔗糖。

YEAST

酵母

HOP

啤酒花

Beer yeast is the single cell micro-organism that converts fermentable sugars into CO2 and alcohol. There are countless types of yeast strains and they all behave differently.

The brewer must select the best strain and handling procedures to guide the yeast to create the desired beer aroma, flavor, mouthfeel, clarity and alcohol level.

啤酒酵母屬單細胞微生

Hops are green pineconelooking plants the size of your thumb. Brewers started adding hops into beer as a natural preservative around a thousand years ago. It is also an important ingredient that adds bitterness, flavor and aroma.

啤酒花外形似松果，是一

物，能夠將可發酵糖轉化 為二氧化碳及酒精。酵母 種選擇不計其數，特性各 有不同。釀酒師須採用最 合適的菌種及處理程序， 發揮酵母的功效，以達至 最理想的香氣、風味、口 感、通透度及酒精含量。 兩大啤酒酵母種類： •

名：Saccharomyces

Two Main Groups of Beer Yeast: • Ale yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) - ferments in warmer temperatures and produces more fruity flavors.

• Lager yeast (Saccharomyces uvarun) - ferments in lower temperature and produces cleaner tasting beers.

Ale Yeast（學 cerevisiae） - 在較高溫 環境下發酵，所釀造的 啤酒果味較重。

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Lager Yeast（學 名：Saccharomyces uvarun） - 在較低溫環 境下發酵，能釀製出口 感較清爽的啤酒。

Commonly Used Hops: • Cascade (U.S.) – Intense floral, grapefruit, and citrus aroma.

• Saaz (Czech) – Mild floral, earthy and, herbal aroma.

• Galaxy (Aus) – Intense peach, passion fruit, and citrus aroma.

• Hallertau Mittelfruh (Germany) – Mild floral, spicy, and citrus.

種拇指大小的綠色植物。 相傳約一千年前，有釀酒 師開始將啤酒花加入啤酒 之中，作天然防腐之用， 是增添苦澀感、獨特風味 和香氣的關鍵所在。 常用的啤酒花： •

美國Cascade–濃郁的 鮮花、西柚和柑橘香氣

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捷克Saaz–溫和的鮮 花、泥土及香草氣息

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澳洲Galaxy–馥郁 的甜桃、熱情果和 柑橘芳香

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德國Hallertau Mittelfruh–溫和的 鮮花、辛香及柑橘氣味

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Bust da Belly 踢走啤酒肚！

After all the drinking we had to endure while putting together this issue, we decided to inject some healthiness into our lives by enlisting the help of fitness extraordinaire Daniel Strange. 探索五光十色的啤酒世界同時，偶爾亦需要抽離一下，放下酒杯動動筋骨。 今期特地徵詢健身專家Daniel Strange的專業意見，向大家傳授健康秘訣。

PERSONAL PROFILE 個人簡介

A couple of years ago, Daniel pushed away his love of sport in pursuit of a life in the business world. Ultimately, this made him accept that he wasn’t cut out for the corporate office environment and so bounced quickly back into his personal training career. Coming from a background in team sports, he’d taught himself how to train and recover while minimizing injuries, and he uses those same techniques to help his clients today. Of course, he’s also added a plethora of accolades and certifications to his portfolio including the NASM, CPT, CES, CAFS and NSCA. 幾年前Daniel棄武從商，忙於工作而忽略心愛的運動。不過， 他始終對辦公室環境無所適從，於是不久後便從事私人健體教 練。Daniel曾參與多項團體運動，深明如何從訓練及康復過程中 減輕受傷機會，現藉著自身經驗幫助客戶。他獲得多項業界殊 榮與認證，包括NASM、CPT、CES、CAFS及NSCA， 實力毋庸置疑。

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EXERCISES 訓練動作 Here are a few easy tricks to bust our beer bellies in the comfort of our own homes.

Always remember to warm up! For optimal results, go through the exercises in a cycle, rest for a minute, and continue with another cycle. 不妨於家中嘗試以下幾招，輕鬆打擊啤酒肚，謹記要事先進行熱身。為達至最理想效果，可於完成 所有動作後休息一分鐘，然後再做一輪。

High plank bird-dog 跪姿撐體 Good for: Core stability 訓練重點：核心肌群的穩定性

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Go on your hands and knees on an exercise mat, making sure your knees are positioned directly under your hips.

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Carefully raise up into a high plank position as shown.

Lift your opposite arm and legs up, hold for between 2-4 seconds, and switch sides.

如圖中所示慢慢撐高身體。

提起並伸直左手和右腳（或相反），保持平衡2

雙手放在墊上並跪下，膝蓋與臀部呈垂直線。

至4秒，之後用右手和左腳重覆動作。

McGill curl-up McGill式屈膝捲腹 Good for: Abdominals 訓練重點：腹部

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Lie down, placing your hands underneath the arch of your back for support. 先躺下，之後雙手放在背部拱起處作支撐。

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Bend one knee up as shown and, going slowly, try to lift your upper torso off the ground and back down again.

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Continue for 20 seconds on one side before switching to the other leg. 持續做20秒後換另一隻腳。

一隻腳屈膝踏地，慢慢抬起上半身再放下。

Supine heel reaches 腳跟觸地 Good for: Hip flexors, trunk muscles 訓練重點：髖部屈肌及軀幹肌肉

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Lie down with your arms bent at a 90 degree angle to the sides, and legs lifted as shown.

Keeping your upper body flat on the ground, alternate legs to tap heels on the ground and back up again.

躺下後，雙臂屈曲成90度直角，雙腿如圖 所示抬高。

上半身緊貼地面，兩腳交替使腳跟輕碰地面， 然後重覆動作。

If you’d like to push yourself to the next level, Daniel is available for personal or group training sessions around the city. See what he’s up to on Instagram at @thedanielstrange or email him at dstrange.hk@gmail.com for rates and availabilities. 身在香港的Daniel提供專業的個人及團體 訓練。若想鍛鍊身體，除了可追蹤他的 Instagram（@thedanielstrange）留意 其最新動態外，亦可電郵至dstrange.hk@ gmail.com查詢收費及課堂時間。

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Competition Sheet 比賽活動

Now that you’ve read about Moonzen’s new brewery, here’s your chance to win a tour of their new place and taste some of their gorgeous brews!

今期介紹了門神啤酒的新廠房，現在你將有機會前往參觀，並即場享用

Grab a bottle of Moonzen’s “Monkey King” in celebration of this Zodiac year and email your tasting notes to competitions@ coastermag.com.

然後填寫以下資料並發送至competitions@coastermag.com，

多款一流手工啤酒！ 有意參加之人士，可以試嚐門神為慶祝猴年推出的「孫悟空」啤酒， 即有機會參與酒廠導賞團。

Beer style 啤酒風格：

Appearance 外觀：

Aroma 香氣：

Palate 口感：

Pairing notes 建議食物配搭：

Winners will be announced at the end of April! Cheers! 得獎名單將於4月底公佈，立即行動吧！

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