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New Mexico Chile Culture

Much more than just “Hatch chile” If you visit New Mexico during the chile season, you will undoubtedly notice a large amount of chile roasters and chile ristras. Red or green is the state question, and something you will develop opinions about within the first say of eating in New Mexico. Even our beer has […]

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New Mexican Red Chile Ristras

As a native New Mexican, every fall I have been accustomed to seeing lots of red chile ristras decorating what seems like every street corner beginning in September. Earlier, the signs of the New Mexican chile season are apparent, with the scent of fresh chile roasting becoming almost ubiquitous in cities like Albuquerque. What is […]

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An Orange IPA in Guadalajara, MX

An Orange IPA from Gdl Brewing Co. enjoyed while watching the Super Bowl at a cool brewpub in Jalisco named Hallertauer Tap House & Beer Shop in Guadalajara, Mexico. It’s one of 30 different taps available at Hallertauer. It was a very enjoyable beer, and I’m quite glad I got the 20 oz pour. I […]

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Imperial Brewpub in Hue

For those in central Vietnam, they probably already know, but the craft beer scene in Hue has seen a big upgrade recently. Ryan from Hoi An Brewing Company has moved up to Hue, setting up shop at Imperial Craft Bia Brewpub. Along with ten rotating taps, and plenty of cans, they have a full brewing […]

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Pasteur interview about fruit beers

Watch this if you like fruit beers. Alex, the founder and brewer of Pasteur Street Brewing Company discussed many aspects about brewing different types of fruit beers with Chris of Vietnam Home Brew Share. Pasteur is a brewery which makes some of the best fruit beers in Vietnam, including Pomelo IPA, Dragonfruit Gose, Passionfruit Wit, […]

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Interview with Pasteur Street Brewing

My part of Vietnam Home Brew Share‘s interview with Alex, the founder and brewer of Pasteur Street Brewing Company. Pasteur is the original craft brewery in Vietnam, and Alex has been there from the beginning, churning out some great beers. It definitely is a great place to go if you are visiting Vietnam. I asked […]

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Steersman Brewery interview with Chris

This time, Chris went over to Beer Fridge – Tủ Lạnh Bia to interview Wayne from Steersman Brewery about his beers and brewing techniques. We chose Beer Fidge for this one, because it was convenient from our earlier interview, and they have a great selection. They have a new location in Thao Dien, Saigon. Wayne […]

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A cool Japanese Festival in Saigon

Although I can’t attend the Turtle Lake Brewing ” Up N Smoke” Craft Beer & BBQ Festival in Hanoi, there are certainly other ways to entertain myself in Saigon. There is a Japanese festival going on today in 9/23 park, nearby Bui Vien. Be sure to check it out if you want to try some […]

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Pasteur Street Watermelon Wheat Ale

A Pasteur Street Brewing Company watermelon wheat ale with Alex, the founder and brewer of Pasteur being interviewed by Chris from Vietnam Home Brew Share. The beer is a vibrant light red with mild haze. We learned from our interview that this beer has a small amount of dragonfruit, as the color will stay in […]

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See you next time, Vietnam

I got the shot. I can’t wait for this virus to end. In other news, I am no longer in Vietnam. I made a lot of amazing memories there, and made a lot of new friends as well. When I started this page, I didn’t really have much goal in mind, other than promoting good […]