Feeling Experimental? Try Alchemist Beer Lab’s Super Funky Infused Beers!

Still recovering from last month’s Oktoberfest? Well, the Alchemist Beer Lab might just be the cure for this hangover – more beer for you!

Alchemist Beer Lab

Located at the snazzily glamorous Beach Road, this first and only beer lab in Asia may look very experimental. However, they’re actually the brainchild of the team behind Little Island Brewing Co. at Changi.

Rest assured that they know what they’re doing!

What is Infused Beer?

The idea of infused beer may sound new, but it has been around for a while in Europe.

Basically, ingredients are first placed into the fusion chamber. Compressed gas is then released before the beer is injected into a tower.

Flavours from ingredients are extracted as pressure is being released from the process. This produces a surprising and delightful twist to the beer.

If this sounds too rocket science for you, just think of it as cold pressed juice, but the beer version.

For Those Who Love Classics

At Alchemist Beer Lab, a whopping 16 infused beer towers are available for brewers to experiment.

Out of the 16 glass towers, eight taps consist of familiar creations by Little Island Brewing Co., such as Sister Golden Ale, Singapore Pale Ale and the award wining That Old Black Magic, that clinched a Gold Medal at the 2016 Asia Beer Awards.

Other popular flavours such as sweet and semi-dry cider, red and white wines are also available for drinkers who prefer classics.

If you’re up for some funk, any choice of the remaining eight towers would make for a great pint of beer.

New & Best Flavours to Try 

It’s all about experimenting!

The infused beer for the eight towers are refreshed every week. This means you get to try new flavours all the time.

What caught our attention is ‘Obama‘, a dry Irish stout infused with marshmallow, vanilla pod and mint leaves!

On top of that, we heard a crowd favourite is the Ugly Sister Golden, a combination of ale infused with grilled pineapple and anise, a type of eastern Mediterranean spice.

If those sounds too avant-garde for you, go for the 50 Shades of Pink, a pretty safe yet fun mix of cider and pink guava.

One word of advice – we know it’s super satisfying to gulp your drink down but when it comes to these test tubes of alcohol, its best to take it slow and savour every single sip.

For The Peckish Drinker

It’s normal to get the hunger pangs when drinking and fortunately Alchemist Beer Lab has got some grub to fill your tummy up.

From Sticky Thai Chicken Wings, Duck Fat Chips to even Smoked Wagyu Brisket Tortilla, you can count on these tapas to complement your drink.

If you’re feeling really hungry, or so happen to drop by the place around lunch time, you would not want to miss their set lunch menu priced from $15.90++.

Why Visit?

The beer (duh), the food, and of course the ambience! The place is really intimate and cosy, perfect for a date or a catch up sesh with your friends.

It’s quiet enough for conversations and the decor is modern and edgy.

All beers are priced at $12 before 7pm and $15 after 7pm.

If you’re there with a couple of friends, go for the party pack. You’ll get to pick 3 beers and enjoy them at a price of $30 (before 7pm) and $38 (after 7pm). Red and white wine are priced at $12 all day, everyday.

Overall, Alchemist Beer Lab is the new hangout spot for all beer and tapas lovers. With such interesting and experimental infused beers, you’d surely want to grab your buddies for a night out!

Alchemist Beer Lab
Address: 26 Beach Road, #B1-16 Singapore
Contact number: +65 6386 4365
Operating Hours:
12pm -12am (Mon- Thurs)
12pm- 2am (Fri)
4pm -12am (Sat)
Closed on Sunday
Facebook: Alchemist Beer Lab

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What’s Up, November! 13 Exciting Activities To Check Out [1 Nov – 15 Nov]

Time sure flies! Can you believe it’s November already? Give yourself a pat on the back for making it this far into 2016. The year may be ending in 2 months’ time, but the fun is surely not slowing down.

No shave November aside, here are 13 exciting ( and facial hair friendly) activities to check out during the first half of the month.

Discover & Play

1. The Zouk Run

Zouk is moving to a new home in Clarke Quay, but it’s not leaving Jiak Kim without a mega farewell. Right before closing its doors, Zouk will be having their inaugural Zouk Run.

The Run is open to all 16 years and above, spreading across four race categories – Mambo King, Podium Queen, The Shuffler, and The Musichead. Food and drinks are available at the end of the 3km run.

Those 16 and above will have access to the afterparty at Velvet Underground while 18 and above can enjoy access to all Zouk dance rooms.

The Zouk Run
Date: 5 November 2016 (Saturday)
Time: 5pm till late
Venue Zouk, 17 Jiak Kim Street, 169420
Price: $42
Website: Image source: SG Beauty Week[/caption]

Set to take place from 10 to 19 November, Singapore Beauty Week is here to attend to your beauty needs.

From mani-pedicures, hair removals, facials to spa treatments, start planning your preferred time slot and set your beauty appointment here ahead of the event week.

Singapore Beauty Week
Date: 10-19 November 2016 (Thursday – the following Saturday)
Time: Various time
Venue: Various venues
Website: Singapore Beauty Week
Facebook: Singapore Beauty Week

Also, read Singapore Beauty Week Is Your One-Stop For Exclusive Beauty Treatments At Attractive Prices

3. Singapore Writers Festival

Writers, linguists, or even punctuation enthusiasts, the Singapore Writers Festival is back!

With a theme of ‘Sayang’ (Malay for ‘love’ or ‘regret’), this 10-day festival will see 300 programs involving more than 320 writers, speakers and performers.

We suggest you get a Festival Pass at $20 which will give you access to over 100 events at the fest while the Lectures, Performances and Workshops are ticketed.

Singapore Writers Festival
Date: 4 -13 November 2016 (Friday to the following Sunday)
Time: Program Schedule 
Venue: Various venues
Price: $20 – $60
Website: Singapore Writers Festival
Facebook: SG Writers Fest
Ticketing: Ticketing Guide 

4. St. James Fitness Festival

In need of some body-positivity? Kickstart your first Saturday of November with the St. James Fitness Festival.

We all know that great music and fitness goes hand in hand together. You can expect exhilarating beats while you try some of the most current workouts such as Zumba, HIIT, Dance Yoga, Bollywood Yoga and U-Jam Fitness.

And did we mention that yogi and body positve advocate Jessamyn Stanley will be at the festival? We heard tixs are selling faster than our heartbeat after HIIT. Get yer tickets now before it’s too late!

St. James Fitness Festival
Date: 5 November, 2016 (Saturday)
Time: 11am – 10pm
Venue: Millian, St. James Power Station, 3 Sentosa Gateway #01-05, 098544
Price: $12-$37
Ticketing: St James Fitness Festival

5. Circular Spectacular!

While you’re taking a break from all that food at the River Festival (more info below), head down to Circular Road for a street carnival.

You can expect live Raggae music, art installations, roving performances, and interactive activities for all ages.

And the best part of all, it’s free! But do register ahead of the event if you’d like to join the Puppet-Making workshop.

Circular Spectacular!
Date: 5 November 2016 (Saturday)
Time: 3-10pm
Venue: Circular Road, Boat Quay
Event Page: Circular Spectacular 

Eat

6. Suntory Dinner & After Show Party

Love Japanese whisky?

Tippling Club will be collaborating with Suntory to host a beer and whisky pairing dinner at Bin 38.

7. MasterChef Asia Top 3 Finalist – From Sarawak With Love

MasterChef Asia Top 3 finalist, Jasbir Kaur is bringing her spices to Singapore. In a two-day only pop-up event, she will be cooking up some of East Malaysia’s specialty dishes.

Ever wonder what a deconstructed Sarawak Laksa is? Curious how Jasbir would revamp the all time favourite cendol? And the best part of all, she’ll be cooking with Bario rice. Yes, it’s THE Bario rice.

Reserve a spot before it’s too late!

From Sarawak with Love
Date: 3-4 November 2016 (Thursday – Friday)
Time: 7:00pm
Venue: BIN 38, 38 Tanjong Pagar Road
Price: $99 /pax (including drinks)
Event Page: POP UP Kitchen Singapore
Reservation: Whatsapp Spice Ranee Cafe at +60198194088 to get your tickets

8. Prized Autumn Gourmet Delicacy – Hairy Crab

The arrival of autumn months in Asia can only mean one thing – it’s the season of Hairy Crabs!

From 17 October to 30 November, Shangri-La Hotel’s Shang Palace will be dishing out a six-course hairy crab menu!

Besides Steamed Crab, you can expect other unique dishes on the set menu, such as Barbecue Kurobuta Pork with Shredded Lobster Roll, and Claypot Braised Bird’s Nest Dumpling.

If the course meal is too heavy for your liking, there are 9 a la carte crab dishes to chose from.

Shang Palace’s Hair Crab
Date: 17 October – 30 November 2016
Time: Available for lunch and dinner
Venue: Shang Palace, Shangri-La Hotel, 22 Orange Grove Rd, 258350
Price: $138.00++ per pax (six-course meal), $24.00 ++ (a la carte dishes)
Reservation:  Call (65) 6213 4473/4398 or e-mail [email protected]
Online reservation: Shangri-La Singapore

Also, read Shang Palace’s Hairy Crab Menu Is So Magical, It’ll Make You Feel Like Hairy Potter

Shop

9. Boutique Fairs

The wait is finally over! Singapore’s biggest and most anticipated shopping extravaganza- Boutique Fairs is back!

With a whopping 150 vendors spanning from women, men to home decor, you will definitely walk away a happy shopper.

We get it that 150 vendors can be a little overwhelming and that’s why we’ve pick 9 shops that you NEED to drop by over the event weekend.

Boutique Fairs
Date: 4-5 November 2016 (Friday – Saturday)
Time:  9am-8pm (Friday 4 Nov), 10am-8pm (Saturday 5 Nov)
Venue: The F1 Pit Building, 1 Republic Blvd 038975
Website: Boutiques

Also, read Boutique Fairs Is Back, And It’ll Make You Say “I Do” All Over Again

10. Bazaar@Hive

Love all things throwback? This flea market is the place to go for your vinyls records, retro knick knacks and vintage treasures.

When you’re too hungry from all that shopping, a scrumptious array of grub will satisfy the foodie in you.

On top of that, there will also be live bands, DJ sets wine fair, beer tasting and gin tasting.

Bazaar@Hive
Date: 6 November 2016 (Sunday)
Time: 12-8pm
Venue: Hive by Wala Wala 407 Havelock Road #01-01, 169634
Event Page: Bazaar@Hive

11. Etsy Made Local

Christmas is just around the corner and that means that it’s time to start hunting for gifts and cards.

If you’re looking for something special (not mass produced), artisanal and collection worthy, Etsy Made Local (EML) is the perfect place to start your Xmas shopping.

From jewellery, crochets to knick knacks and clay gifts, you’ll sure to find something suitable for people on your ‘Nice’ list.

Etsy: Singapore
Date: 12-13 November (Saturday – Sunday)
Time: 12:00pm – 9:00pm
Venue: Capitol Piazza, 13 Stamford Road, 178905
Event Page: Etsy Made Local Singapore

All in One

12. Singapore River Festival

Singapore River Festival will transform the three Quays- Boat, Clarke and Robinson Quay into a weekend of festivities.

There will be art installations, flea markets, theatrical performances, food stalls and music.

It may be a celebration of river heritage but the highlight of the festival is definitely the SR Signatures (read: 21 mouth watering dishes along the Singapore River). We know 21 dishes is a bit heavy on the waistline so we’ve curated a food trail for your reference.

Singapore River Festival
Date: 4-5 November 2016 (Friday – Saturday)
Time: l

Also, read Our Food Trail With SR Signatures Will Leave You Drooling [Singapore River Festival 2016]

13. Camp Kiko x Common Creatures Presents Art Club

Enjoy art, music, food and fun? This Art Club will sound like the perfect Sunday for you.

With an aim to support and grow a community of makers, doers, and craftspeople, Art Club will be featuring artists/ makers such as Juls (the first Singaporean to design a Swatch watch), Forest Child, Unusual Felines, Reza Hasni and more.

Camp Kiko x Common Creatures: Art Club
Date: 6 November, 2016 (Sunday)
Time: 2-7 pm
Venue: Camp Kilo Charcoal Club 66 Kampong Bugis #01-01, 338987
Event Page: Camp Kilo x Common Creatures Presents Art Club

With 13 exciting activities to choose from, the first half of November sure is a busy one! Drop us a comment and let us know which event tickles your fancy.

Header image credit: Orchard Central’s “All Things Japanese” Festival Is Bringing Japanese Food And Culture Under One Roof

Dreaming Of Sandy Beaches From Your Office Cubicle? 2 Hours Is All You Need

One great thing about Singapore is, we’re strategically smacked between wonderful beaches. Yes, they may not be as well known as Hawaii or Maldives but if you’re desperately in need of a beach vacay, how about turning to our neighbours for a sweet escape?

We present you 6 beach getaways near Singapore for 6 types of beachgoers.

1. For the lazy bums – Bintan, Indonesia

If you’re too lazy and desperately in need of a beach vacay (and Siloso is not an option), just head to Tanah Merah, hop on a ferry and take off to Bintan Island! Although it’s more like a stay-in-a-resort type of getaway, the ride to the island only takes an hour! And that’s what we call a hassle free vacay!

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Lombok is slowly catching up on their tourism so you might wanna visit them soon before it becomes the second Bali.

Getting there: Take a 2 hours and 15 mins direct flight to Lombok via Silk Air.

4. For the party people – Boracay, Philippines

Getting to Boracay might be a bit of a hassle but trust us, all the transits and waiting time will be worth it.

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This paradise is divided into 5 areas and White Beach Station 1 is where most of the action takes place (read: swamped with tourist). If you go beyond that section, you’ll find turquoise like water with soft silky sand and a peaceful ambience. Boracay never sleeps, especially Station 1 and 2.

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Getting there: Take a 1.5-hour direct flight to Langkawi via AirAsia.

6. For the honey-mooners: Batu Batu, Malaysia

Pulau Tengah may be a privately own island in Johor but there’s one resort on the island where bae and you can enjoy some private time on a paradise nestled between coconut groves, powder white sands and tropical breezes.

Getting there: Take a 2-hour direct bus ride to Mersing (most buses leave from Golden Mile Complex near Lavender MRT), followed by an approx 20-minute speed boat ride arranged by the peeps of Batu Batu.

With 6 stunning beaches to choose from, who is excited for some fun under the sun? Time to start planning your annual leaves and make the bookings! Don’t forget to share these gorgeous beaches with your family and friends and everyone can go together.

Also, read Picturesque & Hidden Spots In Thailand You Must Discover Before They Get Crowded!

5 Weird Singapore Food Combinations That Actually Work! Are You Up For It?

Let’s be honest. Whose refrigerator and pantry are always well stocked? Chances are that you’ve mixed and matched whatever food is left to come up with a decent meal. Well, you’re not the only one! We have 5 weird food combinations here. The next time you’re looking for food to mix and match, do try these combinations out!

1. Kopi O and Orange Juice

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What?? Doesn’t this even work? Trust us, if you’re up for something different, you HAVE to try Chee Cheong Fun with peanut butter. And trust us, it works perfectly fine. Just steam the rice rolls with a very generous portion of peanut butter, some Hoisin sauce, and add more flavour with some Thai chilli sauce. This combo works so well that you wish the foodcourt nearby serves this dish.

4. Avocado Prata

Everyone loves the classic Indomie Goreng. If you want to elevate your favourite instant noodles to new heights, add a generous portion of Japanese mayonnaise. It gives the noodles a richer flavour and satisfies that food craving.

With 5 weird food combinations to choose from, which one would you attempt first to kickstart your foodie adventure? Or do you have an odd food combination that you make at home? Drop us a comment and let us know!

Header image source: Also, read The Game Plan – Explore The Best Of Bedok Cafes With This Trail!

F1 Singapore 2016 – 7 Concerts That Are Wickedly Good, They’re Better Than The Race!

Concert goers, listen up! The F1 Singapore 2016 Grand Prix is back this September and we’re pretty sure you don’t wanna miss this one. The night race may not interest everyone, but the entertainment highlights are sure bringing in the buzz! The concerts are SO GOOD, it may even be better than the race!

We all love Pentatonix for many reasons. They’re always so colourful, their voices are colourful, they’re one of the best A Cappella acts. Need we say more?

Date: 17 September, Saturday
Time: Before Qualifying session
Venue: Zone 1, Village Stage

Date: 18 September, Sunday
Time: Before Formula 1 race
Venue: Zone 4 Esplanade Outdoor Theatre

3. Bastille

Date: 17 September, Saturday
Time: Before Qualifying session
Venue: Zone 4, Padang Stage

4. Queen + Adam Lambert

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We heard that some of the tickets may be sold out already! If you don’t wanna miss this yearly affair, hurry and get your tickets now! And if you happen to see us camping at Zone 4 during race weekend, come over and say hi! If you’d like a staycation after the concerts, do consider Marina Mandarin’s Trackview Room. You get to witness the race from your hotel room’s balcony!

2016 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix (F1 Singapore 2016)
Date: 16- 18 September 2016
Venue: Marina Bay Street Circuit
Online Ticketing: Tickets
Race Schedule: Click Facebook: F1 Night race

Header Image source: An Unforgettable 2016 SG Race Experience You’ll Never Forget

Timbre Goes Out Of SG! You Can Soak In The Chill Vibes & Good Music At KL Now!

Imagine our excitement when we found out that there’s a Timbre KL! This is their first expansion out of Singapore.

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Earlier this year, timbré opened its doors at our neighbouring city.  Image source: Travelogme[/caption]

The Timbre KL menu does not deviate much from its lion city counterpart. Think thin-crust pizzas, Spanish tapas, a wide range of pasta dishes and good beer!

The restaurant bar also retained its signature wood-accented interior that evokes homey and cosy vibes.

Timbre KL – Malaysia Originals & Rozella

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This swanky restaurant bar is currently hosting “Malaysia Originals”, a music series that champions indie Malaysian acts. 

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Borneo songstress Rozella will be gracing the Timbré KL stage on Aug 24. A lyrical genius, Rozella’s music tells stories that are close to her heart.

Her heartfelt ballads have made it to both the Malaysian English Top 10 Charts and the Borneo English Top 10 Charts. This is an act you won’t want to miss!

Check out her hit song “Dark Side” to get a feel of her captivating music.

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Apart from her singing career, Rozella is also the founder of social photography project “True Complexion”. It is a movement that celebrates diversity and raises awareness about medical conditions.

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If you haven’t got any plans lined up this weekend, head over to timbre KL @ The Row to catch Rozella in action over good food and beer!

This is one more chill out spot you can add to KL’s ever-growing list of music venues.

Timbre KL @ The Row
Address: 60, 62 &, 64, Jalan Doraisamy, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Rozella’s Performance Details
Date: 24 August, 2016
Admission: Free (with purchase of a drink)
Event page: Discover KL. Also, follow them on Facebook to see what’s buzzing at our neighbour’s place.

(Header photo credit:The Ultimate KL Guide Part 1 – How To Get There & Where To Stay

Boat Noodles – How Many Bowls Can You Slurp Up? Here Are The Very Best Bowls!

What defines a good bowl of Thai boat noodles? Also known as kuai teow ruea, boat noodles are generally tasty, rich in flavour, and small in portion. Some foodies have slurped from 6 bowls, to up to 16 bowls of boat noodles!

Traditionally, mini bowls were used because the noodles were originally prepared and served on boats (and not because the Thais have a small appetite).

It’s past midnight, and you’re hungry. There may not be much food options, but just go to Gu Thai Noodle Cafe and order their palm-sized bowl Boat Noodles.

Priced at $1.90 per bowl, diners get to choose from 4 spiciness levels. One word of advice – you might want to check with the staff about the spiciness of the soup cause we heard even the ‘less spicy’ level comes with a kick!

Gu Thai Noodle Cafe
Address: 1 Selegie Road #01-04 PoMo Mall 188306 Singapore
Contact number: +65 3113 2003
Operating Hours: 11:00am-5:00am Daily
Facebook page: Gu Thai Noodle Cafe

3. Thai Boat Noodles (Bedok)

Priced at $1.00 per bowl, Thai Boat Noodles serves the cheapest Kuai Teow Ruea you can ever find in Singapore. The portion is quite small, like two gulps and you’re done kinda small.

But the good thing is you get to choose from dry or soup versions, or just top up an extra $0.50 for mini tom yum noodles. If you have some seriously competitive friends, you can end the ‘who has the biggest appetite’ feud here once and for all. Whoever loses will have to settle the bill!

Thai Boat Noodles
Address: 799 New Upper Changi Road, Bedok Point #02-32/34 Singapore 467351
Contact number: +65 64459932
Operating Hours: 11:30am – 10:00pm Daily
Facebook Page: Thai Boat Noodles

4. Thai Boat Noodles (Golden Mile Complex)

Noodle Cafe is a little bit of a hidden gem. To get to this place, you’ll need to take the stairs down towards a “Diva Disco”. It may seem a little dark and dodgy but the noodles might make you go “hey the journey isn’t thaaat bad”.

Noodle Cafe is a popular choice among boat noodle lovers and we can totally see why. Each $1.90 bowl may only a mouthful but it’s a mouthful of sweet, spicy, savoury, and smoky. It’s literally a flavour shot!

Noodle Cafe
Address: 5001 Beach Road Golden Mile Complex #B1-08 199588
Contact Number: +65 3113 2003
Operating Hours: 10:00am-05:00am Daily

6. Thai In Town

With 6 yummy Thai boat noodles to choose from, how about going on a boat noodle marathon and try ’em all? What are you waiting for? Go grab your friends for a Boat Noodle Challenge! Don’t forget to tell us how many bowls of noodles you can slurp up.

Header image source: Pexels

Also, read Makan All Day Long! Singapore’s First Vending Machine Cafe Opens In SengKang