Asia on Tap

In this episode of Asia on Tap, host Lidiia sits down with Charles Guerrier, the founder of Brew Asia, Asia’s premier brewing industry conference. Charles shares his inspiring journey from launching a regional gathering for brewers to building one of the most influential events shaping the future of craft beer across the continent. He reflects on the early challenges of uniting such a diverse brew...

This episode features Andrew Munns, a Cathay Pacific pilot, Advanced Cicerone, and passionate leader in Hong Kong’s craft beer community. Andrew shares his journey through the challenging Advanced Cicerone exam, his efforts to support beer education in Asia, and his role at Out Of The Brew and his importing business, bringing Australian craft beers to Hong Kong. The conversation highlights the imp...

Head Brewer Michael King takes us inside his remarkable journey through the world of craft beer, from Denver’s thriving scene to pioneering fresh flavors in Hong Kong and shaping the vision of Island Brewing in Bali. In this episode, Mike shares insights into building a brewery for island life, balancing sessionable beer and creativity, and thriving in Asia’s fastest-growing craft beer market. Hea...

This episode of Asia on Tap features Eshan Arif, one of Hong Kong’s most passionate craft beer advocates and the creative mind behind Dead Poets bar. Eshan shares his journey through the city’s buzzing beer scene—from building connections across HK’s favorite bars to curating inventive cocktails and hosting legendary quiz nights at The Globe. Listeners get an insider’s look at what makes Hong Kong...

In this episode of Asia on Tap, we dive into the realities of alcoholism and our relationship with drinking, especially within the world of beer.  Joining the conversation are leading voices from the brewing industry: Tom Turner (Neon Cider), Scott Powrie (Double Haven), Chris Wong (Heroes Beer), Paul Jones (Cloud Water), Dias Zhumashev (Carbon Brews), Chris White (WhiteLabs), Rohid Dugar (Young M...

In this episode, Senior Brewer Shreyas Bindal of Hong Kong Beer Co. joins us to share his global brewing journey—from his roots in computer engineering to hands-on experience at top breweries in California and Japan. We dive into his passion for barrel aging, mixed fermentation, and the art of bottle-conditioned sours, exploring the challenges and creativity behind these complex beer styles. Send...

In this episode of Asia on Tap, I sits down with Tom Turner, a trailblazer in Hong Kong’s craft beverage scene and co-founder of Neon Cider—the city’s first dedicated craft cidery. Tom shares his journey from microbiology labs in the UK to brewing award-winning ciders in Asia, revealing the creative process behind his innovative, Asian-inspired flavors. Together, they dive into the evolving craft...

Join us on this episode of Asia on Tap as we sit down with James Waters, a true globetrotter in the craft beer world. From his early days brewing in the US, to shaping Hong Kong’s beer scene at Moonzen, and now leading the charge at Rooster Beers in Vietnam, James shares his unique perspective on how craft beer culture is evolving across continents. We dive into how the Asian craft beer scene has...

Join us for a frothy journey through Hong Kong’s craft beer revolution with Chris Wong, the visionary co-founder behind HK BrewCraft and Heroes Beer Co. Discover the challenges and triumphs of launching HK BrewCraft, one of Hong Kong’s first homebrew supply stores and a hub for aspiring local brewers. Chris also reveals the inspiration behind Heroes Beer Co, a brewery that champions creativity, co...

Join us on this episode as we sit down with Rohit Dugar, the visionary founder behind Young Master Brewery-one of Hong Kong’s pioneering craft beer brands. Rohit takes us through his remarkable journey of launching a brewery in the city, and shares the inspiration behind the Young Master name-a tribute to Hong Kong’s unique blend of tradition and modernity. We dive deep into the challenges and tri...

In this episode of Asia on Tap, we sit down with Dias Zhumashev, Head Brewer at Carbon Brews and a true force in Hong Kong’s craft beer scene. Dias shares his journey from studying beverage biotechnology in France to brewing in France, Kazakhstan and Hong Kong, and how he brings both science and creativity to every batch at Carbon Brews. We explore what a typical day looks like for a head brewer,...

In this milestone fifth episode of Asia on Tap, we sit down with Scott Powrie, brewery builder and co-founder of Double Haven Brewing and Dragon Water. Scott shares how his adventurous spirit and diverse background—from racing car engineering to helicopter piloting—ultimately led him to Hong Kong, where he played a hands-on role in building and shaping not only one of the city’s most innovative cr...

In the fourth episode of Asia on Tap, I sit down with Paul Jones, founder and owner of Cloudwater Brew Co. Paul shares the story behind launching one of the UK’s most respected craft breweries, opens up about the challenges he’s faced along the way, and offers his perspective on the current trends and future direction of the global beer market. Whether you’re a brewer, a beer lover, or just curiou...

In this exciting third episode of Asia on Tap , we welcome Chris White, the founder of White Labs, a global leader in yeast and fermentation innovation. Chris shares his entrepreneurial journey, insights into running a business in Asia, and the science behind brewing innovations that are reshaping the beer industry. Chris recounts how his passion for brewing and biochemistry led him to establish W...

In the second episode of our podcast, we sit down with Patrick Gatherer, the owner and general manager of The Globe, Hong Kong’s iconic British gastropub. Patrick shares his journey of working at The Globe across three different stints since 2005, evolving from bartender to manager, and eventually taking the helm as owner. He opens up about his passion for preserving Hong Kong’s pub culture amidst...

Join Lidiia Kuzmina, a seasoned brewer with over a decade of experience in Asia, as she shares her personal story of passion and perseverance in the craft beer industry. From her roots in Siberia to her adventures in Shenzhen, Hong Kong, and Bali, Lidiia recounts her journey from discovering craft beer to becoming a key figure in the Asian craft beer scene. Hear about her triumphs and setbacks, in...