Our Asian-Inspired Beers: Creativity, Culture, and Craft in Every Batch

Hi everyone! It’s been a while since our last episode, but today I wanted to take a moment to talk about something close to our hearts — our beers.

If you’ve browsed our online shop, you might have noticed that many of our beers are marked out of stock. You’re probably wondering why. The reason is simple: our white-label beers are experimental batches — small, limited-edition releases that let us explore new flavors and ingredients inspired by Asian traditions.

These experimental beers are our creative outlet. Every month, we develop a new recipe using fun, Asian-inspired ingredients that spark our imagination — from herbs and teas to fruits and spices. Each batch is made once, released in limited quantities, and then gone for good... unless it becomes a fan favorite.

When a beer gets a lot of love (and a few angry “why did you stop making this?” emails), we take that as a sign to bring it back. We’ll redesign the label and sometimes even add it to our core lineup of flagship beers. So yes — the more passionate the feedback, the higher the chance you’ll see that beer again!

We love hearing from you. Whether you love a certain flavor or it’s not quite your style, every bit of feedback helps us learn, grow, and brew better beer. Your comments directly shape what we do next.

If you’re new to our beers, we invite you to join the journey — taste what we’re creating, share your thoughts, and help us decide what might earn a permanent spot in our core lineup.

Lately, we’ve been brewing a lot of pilsners, each infused with Asian-inspired teas for extra depth and complexity. One of our favorites is the 1.5 IPA — a beer that sits right between a single and a double IPA, clocking in around 7% ABV.

We crafted this beer during the pandemic, when life felt both sweet and bitter — so we decided to reflect that emotion in the beer itself. Each version combines sweet and sour fruits; previous batches featured peach and pomegranate, while the latest highlights tamarind and passion fruit. It’s vibrant, balanced, and almost sold out.

One of our earliest recipes, Batch No. 3 Pilsner, was brewed right when we opened the taproom. It became so popular that we’ve been producing it ever since — officially making it one of our flagship beers.

And then there’s our most talked-about creation: Kimchi Sour. The name always raises eyebrows, but no — we don’t put kimchi or kimchi juice directly in the beer. Our brewer makes kimchi at home and used the kimchi culture, a unique bacterial strain, to create a naturally sour beer base.

To that, we added gochugaru (Korean chili powder), ginger, and a touch of heat. The result? A beer that’s tangy upfront with a gentle spice on the finish. It’s inspired by kimchi — not meant to taste exactly like it — but it captures that same balance of sour, spicy, and refreshing flavors.

Another fan favorite is our GL Witbier, brewed with galangal and lime. It was inspired by the flavor profile of ginger ale or ginger beer, but instead of ginger, we used galangal — a root with a similar taste but an extra kick. When we first launched it last summer, it sold out quickly. One customer even wrote, “My wife doesn’t drink beer, but she loves this. Please bring it back!”

The more we hear messages like that, the sooner a beer makes its comeback.

For those who love darker, richer beers, we’ve got something special — our chai-inspired milk stout. Made with cardamom and peppercorn, it’s sweet, smoky, and full-bodied, with flavors reminiscent of a chai latte. Because it contains milk sugar (lactose), it’s not for those who are lactose intolerant — but for everyone else, it’s like dessert in a glass.

It’s not the kind of beer you’d drink a few cans of in one sitting, but it pairs beautifully with barbecue, chocolate desserts, or just a cozy evening at home.

Our mission has always been to bring together creativity, culture, and craft — and our Asian-inspired beers are at the heart of that. Whether you’re adventurous or more traditional, there’s a beer for you. Try our core lineup to get a sense of who we are, or dive into our experimental releases to experience the playful side of brewing.

Each sip tells a story — and we can’t wait for you to be part of it.

Cheers, and see you for the next batch! 🍻