SmartyMarty Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 2 years here and I still cannot find a dedicated bar that serves Thai beers on tap. Any ideas? I know some of the foodcourts have makeshift booths in the evenings, but a bar? Anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleMhee Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 I have no affiliation with this business and don't even drink. Good luck! Renegade Sports Bar 47 Moonmuang Road, Thaphae Gate, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50100https://maps.app.goo.gl/XJ4S2sBjueFhzt486 Check out this review of Renegade Sports Bar on Google Mapshttps://goo.gl/maps/828fUxkQPxmxMvSV9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet2019 Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 Some places have Chang (Travellers Arms B60 a pint during happy hour & B80 normal time) or Tiger on tap but never seen a full range as you would in a UK pub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNXexpat Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 15 minutes ago, UncleMhee said: Renegade Sports Bar Correct. They have Chang, Tiger, another Thai beer (I forgot the name) and some craft beers on tab. I am not sure about Beer Lab and another huge beer bar at Nimman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinLOS Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 If you mean craft (and the underground brewers) drop into and make friends with Namtons Craft beer https://www.facebook.com/namtonshousebar/ Parallel Universe Etc https://www.facebook.com/puol2ohm/ My Beer Friend https://www.facebook.com/myBEERfriend/ Mikrocosmos Chiang Dao https://www.facebook.com/MicrokosmosCraftBeerChiangDao/ The Yellow Pug https://www.facebook.com/Theyellowpug/ These places will when your a regular open up about the local brew scene, maybe alert you to red cup tasting parties etc.. Its not that well hidden, one of the major brewers here is also a local government guy so its not like its cloak and dagger. Of course then theres a national level of Soi beer, Chit Beer, Stone head brewing, Duckie fly, etc etc.. A lot of these are moving to cambodia border and importing legally to get around the brew laws. Or at least from what I am told they claim to brew there, and make deals to pay tax as import, on beer still made here ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmartyMarty Posted November 26, 2019 Author Share Posted November 26, 2019 1 hour ago, LivinLOS said: If you mean craft (and the underground brewers) drop into and make friends with Namtons Craft beer https://www.facebook.com/namtonshousebar/ Parallel Universe Etc https://www.facebook.com/puol2ohm/ My Beer Friend https://www.facebook.com/myBEERfriend/ Mikrocosmos Chiang Dao https://www.facebook.com/MicrokosmosCraftBeerChiangDao/ The Yellow Pug https://www.facebook.com/Theyellowpug/ These places will when your a regular open up about the local brew scene, maybe alert you to red cup tasting parties etc.. Its not that well hidden, one of the major brewers here is also a local government guy so its not like its cloak and dagger. Of course then theres a national level of Soi beer, Chit Beer, Stone head brewing, Duckie fly, etc etc.. A lot of these are moving to cambodia border and importing legally to get around the brew laws. Or at least from what I am told they claim to brew there, and make deals to pay tax as import, on beer still made here ???? Thanks but what I should’ve clarified in my post was Chang, Leo or Singha on tap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvg Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 Sherely's Bar Rest, Rathwithi Road have 3 or 4 beers on tap, 1 is an Belgian beer and bottles from Belgium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmartyMarty Posted November 26, 2019 Author Share Posted November 26, 2019 12 minutes ago, dvg said: Sherely's Bar Rest, Rathwithi Road have 3 or 4 beers on tap, 1 is an Belgian beer and bottles from Belgium. But no Thai tap beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacuum Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 Tap beer or beer from a bottle, what's the difference? Just curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmartyMarty Posted November 26, 2019 Author Share Posted November 26, 2019 11 minutes ago, Vacuum said: Tap beer or beer from a bottle, what's the difference? Just curious. Tap has more flavour, generally smoother and much fresher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottiejohn Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 Many bars in Annusarn market have Chang draught as does the Thai Taste Café/Bar opposite the Red Lion on Loi Kroi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmartyMarty Posted November 27, 2019 Author Share Posted November 27, 2019 4 hours ago, scottiejohn said: Many bars in Annusarn market have Chang draught as does the Thai Taste Café/Bar opposite the Red Lion on Loi Kroi. Thanks. It seems there's Chang on draught in some CM bars but no Singha. A real pity as it is my favorite brew. I simply cannot understand why though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skallywag Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 On 11/26/2019 at 4:14 AM, SmartyMarty said: Tap has more flavour, generally smoother and much fresher. 20 minutes ago, SmartyMarty said: Thanks. It seems there's Chang on draught in some CM bars but no Singha. A real pity as it is my favorite brew. I simply cannot understand why though. Tap would not be my choice in Thailand and was not many times back in the states. If lines are not cleaned regularly, and temperatures kept at the "safe" 38 F or <4 degrees C all the way from Keg to the Tap, you can get sick from bacteria, and it will not taste fresh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Smith Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 Cans of local beers always seem to taste fresher than bottled beer. Avoid the draught. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveAustin Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 There are places but it's just not that popular with locals op, who prefer the 'real' thing (with a label on) from a bottle. At the end of the day, you're looking to pay a bit more for 'fresh' homogenized froth which is meh enough at the best of times. Go figure. My advice: Go Beer Lao or big it up with some Belgian lagers as above. By the way, is No1 bar still around? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAppletons Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 1 hour ago, daveAustin said: There are places but it's just not that popular with locals op, who prefer the 'real' thing (with a label on) from a bottle. At the end of the day, you're looking to pay a bit more for 'fresh' homogenized froth which is meh enough at the best of times. Go figure. My advice: Go Beer Lao or big it up with some Belgian lagers as above. By the way, is No1 bar still around? Yes, No 1 bar is still in business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinLOS Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 2 hours ago, daveAustin said: My advice: Go Beer Lao or big it up with some Belgian lagers as above. By the way, is No1 bar still around? Yes No1 is still around and theres many places I didnt list for commercial imports (Beer Lab, Number 1, Renegade, etc etc). I was replying to 'thai beers' by which I wrongly assumed they means low volume / craft / illegal, Thai beers.. Pretty much every food court has commercial beer on tap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottiejohn Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 15 hours ago, Skallywag said: If lines are not cleaned regularly, and temperatures kept at the "safe" 38 F or <4 degrees C all the way from Keg to the Tap, you can get sick from bacteria, and it will not taste fresh. Not normally a problem in the smaller bars in CM as the keg and cooler are kept directly under the tap with a very short conecting hose. Cleaning kits are provided free from Chang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 O'Malley's and UN Irish pub ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timofe Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 My understanding, from several Thai friends, is that Beer Terminal near Arcade bus station has many local and foreign beers on tap. I have not yet been there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmartyMarty Posted December 8, 2019 Author Share Posted December 8, 2019 On 11/28/2019 at 6:21 AM, daveAustin said: There are places but it's just not that popular with locals op, who prefer the 'real' thing (with a label on) from a bottle. At the end of the day, you're looking to pay a bit more for 'fresh' homogenized froth which is meh enough at the best of times. Go figure. My advice: Go Beer Lao or big it up with some Belgian lagers as above. By the way, is No1 bar still around? Number 1 is still going strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanemax Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 10 minutes ago, SmartyMarty said: Number 1 is still going strong. Has the bar been sold yet ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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