Thailand's 1950 Liquors Act prohibits individuals from brewing and distributing their own beer. But that hasn't stopped Wichit Saiklao (nicknamed P'Chit) from founding his own microbrewery, Chit Beer.
Underground homebrewers in Thailand —
Thailand's 1950 Liquors Act prohibits individuals from brewing and distributing their own beer. But that hasn't stopped Wichit Saiklao (nicknamed P'Chit) from founding his own microbrewery, Chit Beer.
Brian Spencer
Chit Beer is a crisp, golden-hued ale brewed on the small island Koh Kret. It's also home to P'Chit's Brewing Academy where he has trained scores of aspiring homebrewers.
Chit Beer —
Chit Beer is a crisp, golden-hued ale brewed on the small island Koh Kret. It's also home to P'Chit's Brewing Academy where he has trained scores of aspiring homebrewers.
Brian Spencer
During the six-hour training sessions, P'Chit discusses the legal risks before walking pupils through each step of the brewing process. Its popularity shouldn't be underestimated -- sometimes sessions are booked out months in advance.
Thirst for knowledge —
During the six-hour training sessions, P'Chit discusses the legal risks before walking pupils through each step of the brewing process. Its popularity shouldn't be underestimated -- sometimes sessions are booked out months in advance.
Brian Spencer
Homebrewer Toon co-founded Sandport Beer with a group of friends. Their beer is only available at private parties, live gigs for local indie bands, and, on occasion, select Bangkok bottle shops.
Sandport Beer —
Homebrewer Toon co-founded Sandport Beer with a group of friends. Their beer is only available at private parties, live gigs for local indie bands, and, on occasion, select Bangkok bottle shops.
courtesy Sandport Beer
Toon and his friends are currently scouting for an overseas brewery that can use their recipe to handle the beer production, then package and ship the finished product back to Thailand. As a legal taxable import, it can then be distributed without breaking the law. <br />
Finding a loophole —
Toon and his friends are currently scouting for an overseas brewery that can use their recipe to handle the beer production, then package and ship the finished product back to Thailand. As a legal taxable import, it can then be distributed without breaking the law.
courtesy Sandport Beer
A self-taught brewer, Hook (not pictured) spent a year experimenting on a refitted soda-making kit before going public with Pheebok. It exclusively distributes Pheebok Beer to Junker and Bar in limited 40- to 50-bottle shipments per week.
Pheebok Beer —
A self-taught brewer, Hook (not pictured) spent a year experimenting on a refitted soda-making kit before going public with Pheebok. It exclusively distributes Pheebok Beer to Junker and Bar in limited 40- to 50-bottle shipments per week.
courtesy Pheebok Beer