db Asia: January in pictures
Drinks brands and wine producers started the new year off with a bang, pairing Oregon wines with Cantonese food and embodying the spirit of Japanese 'shokunin' or craftsmanship. The post db Asia: January in pictures appeared first on The Drinks Business.
Drinks brands and wine producers started the new year off with a bang, pairing Oregon wines with Cantonese food and embodying the spirit of Japanese 'shokunin' or craftsmanship.
Metabev hosted an exclusive trade event at The Garage Bar to celebrate the official release of Orion’s new craft beer range Shokunin in Hong Kong. Three expressions — Island Pale Ale, Southern Wheat and Tropical Pilsner — were available as part of the launch.
Orion's new range has been named after the Shokunin, a band of master craftsmen from Japan's southern island of Okinawa dedicated to the art of brewing beer.
The Shokunin perfected their recipes using natural ingredients found only on the island and the recipes were closely guarded for centuries. Taking inspiration from these craftsmen, Orion's new range of beers have been brewed with indigenous ingredients sourced from Okinawa Japan.
The Garage Bar has launched a food combo set with two pints of Orion Shokunin Pale Ale and one snack for HK$178, available until March.
Nikka launched a limited-time promotion at Regent Hong Kong’s Qura Bar, featuring a cocktail menu highlighting the artistry and traditional distilling techniques behind Nikka Whisky. Branching out from whisky, Nikka's Coffey Gin has been selected for Qura Bar's menu, offering a silky texture and refreshing notes of Japanese citrus and the subtle spiciness of Sansho pepper.
Hong Kong fine wine merchant Ginsberg+Chan dedicated January to a series of masterclasses and events featuring Oregon’s 00 Wines. Founders Chris and Kathryn Hermann hosted a wine dinner at the three-Michelin-starred Forum Restaurant, guiding guests through their collection and pairing the wines with a specially-crafted nine-course Cantonese menu. Head Sommelier Jacky Luk guided guests through the evening's wine line up.
Chris Hermann also shared insights into the Oregon producer's Burgundian-inspired winemaking philosophy at a masterclass in Ginsberg+Chan Central Shop, where different sommeliers joined to have a talk with the 00 Wines founders.
Ginsberg+Chan and 00 Wines then headed to Club Bâtard for a winemaker dinner where Della, the wine director of Bâtard, was requesting a bottle signature from Chris Hermann.
Bringing a beloved Italian tradition to Hong Kong, PAZTA partnered with Italian Aperitivo brand Aperol to introduce Asia’s first Aperol Spritz Garden. The promotion included a new Aperol Spritz Tree of four spritzes together, plus the Hong Kong debut of prezzie — mini paninis in 14 different Italian flavours.
Orion Shokunin launch at The Garage Bar
Metabev hosted an exclusive trade event at The Garage Bar to celebrate the official release of Orion’s new craft beer range Shokunin in Hong Kong. Three expressions — Island Pale Ale, Southern Wheat and Tropical Pilsner — were available as part of the launch.
Orion's new range has been named after the Shokunin, a band of master craftsmen from Japan's southern island of Okinawa dedicated to the art of brewing beer.
The Shokunin perfected their recipes using natural ingredients found only on the island and the recipes were closely guarded for centuries. Taking inspiration from these craftsmen, Orion's new range of beers have been brewed with indigenous ingredients sourced from Okinawa Japan.
The Garage Bar has launched a food combo set with two pints of Orion Shokunin Pale Ale and one snack for HK$178, available until March.
Nikka cocktails at Qura Bar
Nikka launched a limited-time promotion at Regent Hong Kong’s Qura Bar, featuring a cocktail menu highlighting the artistry and traditional distilling techniques behind Nikka Whisky. Branching out from whisky, Nikka's Coffey Gin has been selected for Qura Bar's menu, offering a silky texture and refreshing notes of Japanese citrus and the subtle spiciness of Sansho pepper.
Ginsberg + Chan 00 wine events
Hong Kong fine wine merchant Ginsberg+Chan dedicated January to a series of masterclasses and events featuring Oregon’s 00 Wines. Founders Chris and Kathryn Hermann hosted a wine dinner at the three-Michelin-starred Forum Restaurant, guiding guests through their collection and pairing the wines with a specially-crafted nine-course Cantonese menu. Head Sommelier Jacky Luk guided guests through the evening's wine line up.
Chris Hermann also shared insights into the Oregon producer's Burgundian-inspired winemaking philosophy at a masterclass in Ginsberg+Chan Central Shop, where different sommeliers joined to have a talk with the 00 Wines founders.
Ginsberg+Chan and 00 Wines then headed to Club Bâtard for a winemaker dinner where Della, the wine director of Bâtard, was requesting a bottle signature from Chris Hermann.
PAZTA in Tai Kwun Launches Asia’s First Aperol Spritz Garden
Bringing a beloved Italian tradition to Hong Kong, PAZTA partnered with Italian Aperitivo brand Aperol to introduce Asia’s first Aperol Spritz Garden. The promotion included a new Aperol Spritz Tree of four spritzes together, plus the Hong Kong debut of prezzie — mini paninis in 14 different Italian flavours. 
