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Engkanto Taps: A new way to experience craft beer

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<p>Engkanto Taps, the first-ever taproom of Engkanto Brewery, is raising a glass and pouring out craft beer cheers just in time for the world’s longest Christmas celebration, as it pops open for a soft launch in Sta. Rosa, Laguna.</p><p>All the finest and award-winning Engkanto craft beers are available at their freshest on tap, including the remarkably smooth High Hive Honey Ale, hailed the World&#x27;s Best Beer in its category at the World Beer Awards 2024, and the delectable Paint Me Purple Ube Lager, which is widely popular in the US and Australia.</p><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1733376323423Engkanto-Taps-A-new-way-to-experience-craft-beer.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Engkanto Taps: A new way to experience craft beer"/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Tap into exciting beer infusions and food pairs<br/></strong></div><p>“We believe opening Engkanto Taps is the best way to directly share the fantastic craft experience with the growing craft community in the country,” shares Ian Paradies, Founder of Engkanto. “While the beers are the highlights of the taproom, we also want to demonstrate how well they pair with the different dishes on the curated menu,” he adds.</p><p>From the bar chow starters, barbecue skewers, artisanal sauces, and everything in between, Chef Luis de Terry has cooked up a storm with a mouthwatering selection. Among the scrumptious beer pairings are <strong>‘Croqueta Gonzalez’,</strong> a spicy serving of chili-con beef in creamy potato balls, <strong>‘Yiken&#x27; Inasal sa Gata’, </strong>an ode to the classic Bacolod skewer, and ‘Gambas Engkantadas’, a savory shrimp dish prepared using Live It Up Lager. Some sauces and accompaniments have also been made with beer, like the Engkanto Ale Mustard for the Sausage Party platter.</p><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1733376314002Engkanto-Taps-A-new-way-to-experience-craft-beer-1.jpg" style="width:400px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Engkanto Taps: A new way to experience craft beer"/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Tap into the creativity of drinks</strong></div><p>Adding a different twist to the drinking experience is the reimagination of classic cocktails, which are infused with the unique flavor profiles of Engkanto beers. One example is Nutty &amp; Nice-presso, an oozing rendition of espresso martini with the creaminess of Nutty &amp; Nice Choco-Nut Stout. Another is Sampa-Loca Highball which showcases a mixture of the zesty Green Lava Double IPA and agave syrup.</p><p>“It&#x27;s been a long time coming,” quips Michael &#x27;MJ&#x27; Jordan, Brewmaster of Engkanto. “I live in the area around Sta. Rosa and there&#x27;s really no place to go when you want to unwind in the evening after 9 PM or 10 PM. So now at Taps, we get to enjoy a laidback atmosphere with awesome people over great beer and food.”</p><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1733376304143Engkanto-Taps-A-new-way-to-experience-craft-beer-2.jpg" style="width:500px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Engkanto Taps: A new way to experience craft beer"/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Tap into the freshest beer flavors<br/></strong></div><p>Avid craft beer lovers will find delight in the wide offering of 12 beers on tap, which will pour out the freshest Engkanto core line-up and limited-release beers. On the other hand, newbies can ask for the beer flight which allows a sampling of four different beers in friendlier portions. The beer flight encourages guests to explore beer styles without the pressure of finishing a pint.</p><p>In addition, a “guest tap” is in the works to promote other local breweries and for more people to appreciate different kinds of brews.</p><p>“For us at Engkanto, the best way to offer the perfect craft beer experience is at Taps,” shared Ricard Basora, Managing Director of Engkanto.</p><p>“Everything about great local craft beers is here, plus the unique cocktails and complementing food. All that you want from the liquid gold that makes us happy were incorporated really well. It&#x27;s so exciting to launch this new line of taprooms we have because we’re also looking at opening in Metro Manila really soon,” Ricard reveals.</p><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1733448740025Engkanto-Taps-PR-Advert-Insert-4.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>Engkanto Taps - Sta. Rosa, the first taproom of Engkanto Brewery, the most award-winning Filipino craft brewery, is open at Erhlind Square, Sta. Rosa, Laguna (across Paseo de Sta. Rosa Outlets) from 5 PM to 2 AM.</p><p>For more information, visit the official Instagram page of Engkanto Taps at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/engkanto_taps"><strong>@engkanto_taps</strong></a>.</p>

<p>Engkanto Taps, the first-ever taproom of Engkanto, opens for a soft launch in Sta. Rosa, Laguna.</p>

Engkanto Taps, the first-ever taproom of Engkanto, opens for a soft launch in Sta. Rosa, Laguna.

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