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Alco blogger, ex-lifestyle/F&B writer for The Star

Thirsty Blogger (and toddy) on Nat Geo

Yea boy. American-produced TV drinking show CHUG was in Malaysia some time back to check out our local brew and drinking culture. The Thirsty Blogger was contacted to show ’em a thing or two about drinking, so i took them for toddy! Posted about it here.

Anyway, the show premiered in the US on Nat Geo recently, and the first show was on Malaysia. The series is hosted by established alco Zane Lamprey, who travels around the world drinking local style for CHUG.

Son of bitch has a great job.

There are some production shots here. Zane tried to teach me a game called The Good Burp. I was evidently unimpressed.

Monkeying around

Dont let the booze fall now

Not sure if will it air on Nat Geo here as well. Either way we had a good time drinking fresh, healthy coconut beverages!

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Strongbow’s new variants

The world’s number one cider Strongbow has just released three interesting varieties, which are in addition to the regular Strongbow cider.

The party to launch the trio was awesome, and took place at a really cool spot in an industrial park in PJ. The snacks were great too.

Haircut not included

Head trim not included

A chilled-out upper deck

A chilled-out upper deck

Gave this section a miss

Gave this station a miss, looked interesting tho

Cheeeeeeeeeeeeeese

Cheeeeeeeeeeeeeese

The outdoor

The outdoor

GAB and Strongbow launched three new flavours for our market – Elderflower (ABV 4.5%), Honey (5%) and Gold (5%).

Triple play

Triple play

Ta daa!

Ta daa!

The Honey, tho having the aroma of honey was surprisingly not as sweet as expected, and still crisp, while the Elderflower is obviously floral on the nose, as well as flavour, but the infusion of lime balances it out. The Strongbow Gold i thought was tangy and crisp, with a more flavoursome, bittersweet finish.

The drinks were served over ice, probably to make it more refreshing and less sweet.

It was an interesting launch. There was live music as well as FOUR bars.

Outdoor bar

Outdoor bar

Elderflower bar

Elderflower bar

The Honey bar

The Honey bar

Strongbow has been making ciders a little longer than me and Baad Apples – 125 years, and is the world-leader. The new ciders will be available on and off-trade from today (Dec 1).

Drink your apples.

 

Brain damage: 8/10

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New booze gear from huggaz

huggaz drinking accessories has new designs for its Road Series beer can koozies.

The choices for drinkers has increased quite a bit, and some of my buddies are collecting all the designs.

The new designs use colour more significantly.

huggaz Rainbow

huggaz Rainbow

 

huggaz Beachy

huggaz Beachy

 

huggaz Sarong

huggaz Sarong

 

huggaz Nam

huggaz Nam

 

huggaz Army

huggaz Ranger

 

Smiley

Shady

 

...and Smiley

…and Smiley!

 

Mock - Copy

The Kinky Blue Fairy has customized huggaz koozies

 

As does a Mexican restaurant in Penang

As does this Mexican restaurant in Penang

 

huggaz can koozies, beer bottle koozies (stubby holders) and insulated wine carriers are available at the online store or at the outlets here.

huggaz will also be available (by one of the bars) at Urbanscapes 2014 on Dec 6 in Genting Highlands.

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The cool Heineken tent @ KLGCC

 

The CIMB Classic went down from Oct 30 - Nov 2 at KLGCC

The CIMB Classic went down from Oct 30 – Nov 2 at KLGCC

Heineken was one of the sponsors, and set-up an awesome tent for guests

Heineken was one of the sponsors, and set-up an awesome tent for guests

Very cool interior

Very cool interior…

With extra cold beer

And extra cold beer

Place to hang

Place to hang

 

Nice views, from the 14th hole of the course

Nice views, on the 14th hole of the course

 

Ben cookin up a real storm, with Heineken cocktails

Ben cookin up a real storm, with Heineken cocktails

 

Brain damage: 7.5/10

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