The Star Factor Showdown

Heineken and GAB Professional Solution (GABPS) held this competition recently that picked the cream of Malaysian bartenders to select one that will compete in the Heineken Global Bartender Finals 2015 in Holland.

In 2013 our guy got all the way to the finals but lost to a local. Damn.

The Heineken Star Pour is a five-step process of pouring the perfect Heineken draft.

The contenders

The contenders

It wasn’t merely pouring tho; some bartenders indulged in some booty-shakin before getting down to business. Hilarious! They selected their own tunes to work with.

The three winners from the six were judged to be Glen from Mish Mash (Penang), Sean from Muzuem (Setiawalk), and Spencer from Publique (Penang). They will now have  a 3-day boot camp to prep them for the Holland finals.

The 3 winners with Hans of GAB

The 3 winners with Hans of GAB

GABPS is the training division of GAB, catering specifically to trade partners and front-line staff.

As Jessie Chuah, marketing manager, explains, “The Heineken Global Bartender Final is also an avenue for local skilled industry professionals to open their world to new experiences whilst competing with some of the world’s finest bartenders.”

Set-up was different

Set-up was different

Earning his stripes

Earning his stripes

The three judges hard at work

The three judges hard at work

There was also a Consumer Star Factor Showdown. Guests were asked to pour a Heineken draft as we entered the event, and four of us were selected to face-off on stage.

Serious..

Serious..

After two rounds against two guys, i won. The prize? Attend the Heineken Global Bartender Finals in April. In…. Amsterdam!

I was there last more than a decade ago!

01 GABPS Academy NF 2015 - Consumer SF Showdown Winner

Damn. Cant wait.

 

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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Tiger FC kicks off

Tiger Beer launched tgeh Tiger FC viewing parties for season 2014/15 of the BPL, at a huge party at Souled Out Sri Hartamas.

Tiger Beer launched the Tiger FC viewing parties for season 2014/15 of the BPL, at a huge party at Souled Out Sri Hartamas. This is year 11 of the TFC. Pretty enjoyable, with a carnival-like atmosphere, despite some rain. Two matches were screened.

 

Fans of the game will be able to catch Tiger FC events all over the peninsular, with 200 games being screened in total.

Fans of the game will be able to catch Tiger FC events all over the peninsular, with 200 games being screened in total.

 

I tried out a new game-time app that Tiger introduced for it's viewing parties. Loved it, as you can guess scores, partake in real-time forecasts during the game, etc. User-friendly, and i dig the interface and interactivity. It's called Gameday, and make sure you use it at the next party. There're prizes too of course.

I tried out a new game-time app that Tiger introduced for it’s viewing parties. Loved it, as you can guess scores, partake in real-time forecasts and wild guesses during the game, etc. User-friendly, and i dig the interface and interactivity. It’s called Gameday, and make sure you use it at the next party. There’re prizes too of course

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