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EDITOR’S NOTE

ISSUE 02 CREDITS

JUNE 2017 KIM CHOONG
Founder/Editor
MENG-CHAO
Sub-Editor

With the rise of the craft beer scene in KOK HIN
Malaysia and around the region, and more Designer
women getting into the drinks business, we MEI LING
decided to combine the two. We also notice
that beer drinkers normally have a nose for Web Programmer
whiskies, so the latter covers quite some pages KIM CHOONG
in this issue as well. Photographer

We got in touch with Lan-Xin Foo (p.24), the Contributors
Singaporean Assistant Brewer at arguably the best collaboration ALVIN LIM, BETH FIELDS, BRIAN BARTUSCH,
brewpub – Warpigs in Copenhagen; visited Winnie Hsu (p.28), the FLAVIA GALEOTTI, AD HARTLEY, JULIAN HEALEY,
most recognised brewer in Taiwan who has already won numerous KD HUGGINS, MATTHEW FERGUSSON-STEWART
awards for the barely year old Taihu Brewery; and flew to Osaka Printers
to meet Kaori Oshita (p.32), the eldest of the three sisters who run THUMBPRINTS UTD SDN BHD
the legendary Minoh Brewery. We also met with Marine Lucchini Lot 24 Jalan RP3,
from Chalong Bay who has changed the Thai’s perception on the Rawang Perdana Industrial Estate,
quality of local spirits, and also our very own independent bottler, 48000 Rawang, Selangor, Malaysia.
the Ipoh-born Eiling Lim (p.39) who aims to give Malaysian whisky Phone: +603 6092 9809
drinkers more unique alternatives. www.thumbprints.com.my
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In the travel section, Kampai Japan (p58) features drinking places THIRST MEDIA PLT
in three cities that shouldn’t be missed for their characters and
meticulous service. Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka are all quite different 11-3-6 Menara Antara, Bukit Ceylon,
50200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
in their vibe and people, except all share the one love and great Phone: +603 2785 0713
passion for local craft beers. www.thirstmag.com
We talk about hops (p.15), the most important ingredient that Subscription & Retail enquiries
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level, we explore the world of whisky (p.49) and the trends (p.52)
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Don’t miss out a heartfelt sharing by Malaysian craft beer importer, editor@thirstmag.com
Alvin Lim (p.62) on taxes and containers. We also invited a few
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with Malaysian food, go check out how your favourite dish did on facebook.com/thirstmag
p.46.
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