We were looking to find a craft brewery during our trip in the Philippines and we stumbled upon…read moreJoe's Brew (I first found them on IG - joesbrew). It's a smaller brewery and they brew the beer on-site (upstairs). All of the beer was really good - we did two flights so we could try them all. They have a great variety and all of them are slightly on the lighter side (even the porter) which is so fitting considering the hot and always humid weather. We had the pleasure of meeting the brewmaster too! They gave us a map of the area, Poblacion, because it's up and coming and the locals have been working on boosting small businesses. The map lists a bunch of other awesome bars and restaurants within walking distance. We will definitely be back next time we come to the Philippines!

Nice to find a microbrewery in Manila but very disappointed in the quality and pricing. 300php for…read morea 4 beer flight is roughly $1.50 per sample, roughly San Diego prices! A few beers like the Soothsayer and sweet stout but others tasted skunky. I was looking forward to this visit but left disappointed.

I'm a girl who loves beer; I'm not ashamed to show it! Let me introduce to you one of my fave craft…read morebeers: Nipa Brew. Nipa Brew is owned by Nipa Foods, a specialty food and beverage business, that sources local and unique Philippine products. Nipa Brew aims to "spread the love for Filipino craft beers, one sip at a time." I had my first taste of their beer at a beer festival and I became in instant fan! Their beer variants are Tropic Haze, Sunstoked, Bliss Point, Midnight Blur, and (the newest) Drop Zone. My favorites are the Tropical Haze and Bliss Point. Tropical Haze is a wheat beer but it is quite fruity. Bliss Points tastes like hazelnut beer (I'm not kidding!). I've tried pairing Bliss Point with desserts and it was amazeballs! To all the girls who love beer, do give Nipa Brew a try! One of the craft beers that I would eagerly serve to my friends and family :D

Great place to drink as they have at most 16 beer on tap, as well as a selection of imported…read morebottles of beer. Pair up your beer with their new plant based food options and your night is set!

I do not recommend this place for beer, if you are an avid beer connoisseur with any kind of a…read morepalate for craft beer steer clear. Tried, 2 flights they were all flat, watery and tasted similar. Can't say anything about the food, the beer was hard to drink so we didn't stay. Also the place was super loud, not my scene.

Curious about the local beers, I stopped in for a quick flight. The waitress was so friendly and…read morehelpful. She seated me at the bar right away, immediately poured me a glass of water, and talked me through the menu. For my flight, I picked two award winners (equinox, white mamba) and two bestsellers (legally blonde, holy grail). I enjoyed all of them and can see legally blonde being a good day to day light option. Holy grail is a nice hoppy IPA and was probably my favorite of the bunch. Equinox is a flavorful amber ale and the menu recommends pairing with a heap of bacon lol. White Mamba, a pale stout, was to me the most unique and had a smoky coffee aftertaste. The bar has two floors (I stayed at the first floor bar) and is nice and airy with its tall ceilings. Has a nice craft beer hall vibe. Would love to come back!

Easily one of my favorite casual gatherings so far this 2015. I came with friends on the Saturday…read moreinstallment (it goes from Friday till Sunday), and despite the large traffic, it was a whole lot of fun. Great venue and setup. I'm from the South of Manila, so Le Pavilion was very accessible to me. It was also far from the busy MOA and EDSA traffic, which provided the perfect quick, fun escape from all the city's weekend madness. The setup was nothing short of hip: Edison bulbs lining the tent ceilings, cute/hip furniture everywhere, there was a grass area for picnic-style munching and drinking, a foosball table in the middle of everything, and a large screen for viewing the FIBA Asia finals that night. Most fun of all, they even let pets roam around! It could get a bit hot especially when you're drinking beer al fresco, but it was part of the fun. For someone who's not a big fan of beer (I'm more of a wine and cocktails guy), I especially LOVED the beer margarita from Mr. Graham's that comes in a pitcher. It was a mixture of calamansi juice, locally crafted beer, margarita, fresh dalandan, and other stuff I couldn't identify. This was definitely not something you can get from any bar in the metro, at least none that I know of. Another must-try from Mr. Graham's is the Applie Pie Soda. Um, positively one of the best non-alcoholic drinks ever!! With your beer or apple pie happiness, go have the Elote--corn on a cob covered with mayo, cheese and a bit of cayenne. My boss recommends squeezing a bit of calamansi for an extra layer of flavor. It was a bit disappointing though how the food stalls (not the drinks) ran out of stock as early as 9pm. Perhaps because it was a Saturday? So try to come early if you're looking to have dinner there. Otherwise, I suggest just enjoying the drinks and a bit of snacking while feeling the cool, laidback vibe and live music, then heading out some place else in the area for a late night grub. Overall, I think Brewfest Manila should be an annual thing. Definitely coming back next year!

Cousins brought me over here and found that Elias is a solid spot for beers! Surprised at the…read moredecent selection that they had on tap including the NEIPA. The tap list even had the "Untappd" ratings (some really well-rated beers overall). Staff was quick and friendly. Really chill vibes, open late, and they even have some bottled/canned beers for to-go. Definitely recommend if you're looking for some beers in the area!

One of the best beer brew in town and combined with unique takes on beer match food and you get…read moreElias! The Fruit Ciders and IPAs are just of higher quality compared to the market! Weekends just got better with Elias!

Seventy-seven kinds of beer. Fifty-one brands…read more Three local brands of beer. If you're a beer lover and looking for an alternative place to hang out, Brew Haus should be on the top of your list. Get this, they open at 7am and close at 2am. Now, I won't judge you if you ever decide to start your day with a beer with your breakfast. I know I would, too. Local beers start at P70. While imported beers start at P150. The most expensive among their selection are the Hertog beers at P1000 a pop. They have beer on tap, too, with the likes of San Miguel Light, Hoegaarden, Stella Artois, Becks and Paulaner. Maaaan, typing this out is just making me excited to have a bottle of Leffe Brune (P190). I'm hoping that sometime in the future, they'll add Indio Pale Ales to their beer selection. The local Katipunan IPA craft ales are really good and would be the perfect partner for their Grilled Cheese Burger (P195) and Ghost Wings (P395). For the cocktail loving folk, they have tequila, liqueurs, vodka, rum, gin and wine. It's not as extensive as their beer selection though. Maybe you're the "liquor before beer you're in the clear" type of person and that's a-okay. As for me, I just drink whatever whenever (and eat whatever whenever).

Closed now. They went out of business about a month ago. This area used to be quite dead, but its…read morenow really picked up since the opening of the Venice Grand Canal. There are still other good drinking options in the area tho. Try 121 or their neighbour Agave Mexican Cantina.

Before anything else, I just want to say that Ginger Beer and Ginger Ale are technically not the…read moresame thing. The difference? Ginger beer is actually brewed and fermented while ginger ale is a carbonated beverage made from water and ginger. Ginger beer often has much more of a "gingery" flavor and because it is fermented, is less carbonated. So, when I first tried Stanford Shaw's Ginger Ale, I was very surprised at how strong the ginger flavor was! Later on, as I saw their stall in more weekend markets, I found out that the owners (who are brothers) use raw ginger and lemon and they ferment their ginger ale. So, does it make their product a Ginger Beer? Honestly, whether it is a beer or ale, it's a very refreshing drink! Best served chilled, it is the perfect drink to anything grilled, fried, and roasted. Actually, since Carlo doesn't drink, he usually orders this if a restaurant has it. The spiciness of the ginger goes well with meat dishes! I like it because I get to mix drinks with it like... Moscow Mule! Stanford Shaw's Ginger Ale comes in 2 sizes: 600ml and 320ml. They are sold at Php200 and Php150, respectively. You can find them at Salcedo Market and BF Saturday Market on Saturdays; Legazpi Market and Greenhills Market on Sundays. :)