Beer in Unique Places (Khon Kaen, Thailand)

Brewery: Kronenbräuhaus
Location: Khon Kaen, Thailand

When you think of Thailand, you probably think of other things besides beer. Who could blame you? It’s not exactly what you think of when you imagine a hotbed for brewing activity.

However, as we all know, if you brew it people will drink it. The Germans definitely knew this and their influence on brewing has been felt all over the world in places like; Mexico, Argentina, China and as I have come to learn, even Thailand.

The city of Khon Kaen (pop. 145,000), in northeastern Thailand, is famous for its silk and also for being the home to Thailand’s oldest existing microbrewery. The Kronenbräuhaus opened in 1996 inside Khon Kaen’s largest entertainment complex, “The Underground”. The complex is also home to Northeastern Thailand’s only 5-star hotel, just in case you don’t have a way home at the end of the night.

The brewery has German brewers, brewing 2 German-style beers (a dunkel and a light lager) with imported German hops and German malt. Both lagers are about 5% ABV. It's a nice little home away from home if you are a German tourist!

So, if you ever find yourself in Khon Kaen and need food, entertainment, a place to stay and some fresh microbrewed beer, look no further! You can find it ALL in one place!

Thanks to my friend Dan, who stayed at the hotel, drank the beer

and probably sang karaoke as well, for telling me about this place!