Nothing beats celebrating #TGIF and ushering in the arrival of the weekends by popping a cold one with your pals! What better way to greet the long-awaited weekend than with scrumptious finger foods, music, chill vibes and of course, good booze?

When it comes to picking our poison for the night, we prefer something refreshing and crisp, nothing too heavy-bodied that leaves us nursing a hangover the next morning. Introducing Sapporo, an esteemed beer brand in Japan that has been serving premium beers since 1876, all of which have been carefully crafted to perfection.

Sapporo is renowned as the oldest and most famous brewery in Japan that has a long-standing history of its own. They have churned out various signature beers that have quickly gained popularity among the Eastern and Western masses, such as their Sapporo Imported Beer and Sapporo Light Beer, but nothing trumps the king of their beers: Sapporo Premium Beer.

A flagship product, the Sapporo Premium Beer is now one of the best-selling beers in Singapore. It is no wonder why both tourists and locals alike love it: the beer is a light-bodied, hoppy lager that pairs incredibly well with rich, savoury flavours. It also retails for a mere S$10 at Timbre+’s Bottle Shop!

Here are five dishes at Timbre+ that are perfect with everyone’s favourite Sapporo Premium Beer.

BURGER + SAPPORO BEER

Beer goes well with anything, especially burgers. You are not a true beer connoisseur if you have not tried beer together with burger — those two go together like peanut butter on jelly! Imagine chomping on a succulent, sinful patty and having a smooth, earthy bottle of booze to complement the heavy-handed meal.

Introducing Burgs by Project Warung, this humble Halal burger stall serves up quality, gourmet wallet-friendly burgers for the masses. We opted for their Burg’s Classic Cheeseburger with a Double Patty and Cheese Fries (S$11.50) which consisted of a handcrafted beef patty, Burg’s own signature sauce, pickles, crispy fried shallots and American cheese.

This dish was our favourite; it had a melted gooey cheese that simply enveloped the patty, while the meat itself was thick and luscious. Bite into it, and you get a whole mouthful chock full of fluffy buns and moreish meaty flavour. Sip on the beer, and you get an additional, strong pack of punch that elevates the taste of the burgers and cuts through its fattiness!

The fries were all generously coated with a huge goop of cheese as well; the fries used are not your usual shoestring ones, which gives the sinful meal an extra bit of indulgence. We enjoyed chomping into it: the fries were full of soft, potato goodness.

HAR CHEONG GAI + SAPPORO BEER

We are all in universal agreement that when it comes to beer, it is best quenched with greasy fried food. Indulge in a night packed with rich-flavoured booze, and even chicken wings, that leave you licking your fingers for more! Featuring the iconic Har Cheong Gai Wings from Ah Tan Wings — every chicken lover would have heard of this legendary dish.

Known for serving purportedly one of the best Har Cheong Gai Wings in Singapore, we got their Fried Har Cheong Gai Wings (5 wings, 5 drumlets set/S$13) to go along with Sapporo Premium Beer.

Fried to perfection, the wings boasted a crisp skin well-coated with fragrant prawn paste. It had tender, juicy meat that had a lingering salty-sour aftertaste, adding on to the wings’ savouriness.

Wash the greasiness down with your Sapporo Premium Beer, and you will definitely be hooked on that addictive pairing: when it comes to munching on heavy flavoured dishes, the malt in the clean, crisp alcohol will balance it out.

TOM YUM PASTA WITH GRILLED CHICKEN & STEAK + SAPPORO BEER

For those who want to fill their growling tummies with something much more substantial, definitely check out Thai Grilled Project. Going for the quick-service Thai food concept, the tiny stall doles out traditional Thai recipes with a unique twist: think Thai-Western fusion food!

Aiming to serve up only elevated, contrasting flavours in their dishes, this is the best stall to patronise if you are looking for something a little different, flavourful and unique to go with your Sapporo Premium beer.

We went for their Tom Yum Pasta with Grilled Chicken and Grilled Sirloin Steak (S$11.90). The pasta was al dente and ladled with thick tom yum sauce, naturally lending the noodles its sweet tanginess. It was also mildly spicy, and the coolness from the beer only enhanced the dish’s spiciness, leaving us hankering for more.

You can also choose to add on the Grilled Sirloin Steak slices, which we did! It had a medium-rare middle, oozing umami-filled flavour. The chicken pieces also had a slightly charred skin, which gave the chicken an extra oomph of smokiness. The savouriness from the meats also cut through the sweetness from the pasta, making it a well-balanced meal.

TONKATSU BENTO + SAPPORO BEER

Yet another filling, substantial dish is this Tonkatsu Bento (S$12.80) — this particular bento set is a full-fledged meal that comes with a tonkatsu cutlet, Japanese rice, eggs, fried tempuras, pickles and chuka wakame.

The tonkatsu cutlet was well-fried and was not greasy; it also had a light, yet chunky netted breaded batter that covered soft, tenderised pork meat. The tempura was fried to a golden-brown perfection as well and had a balanced skin to meat ratio. Needless to say, the tonkatsu cutlet goes really well with the Sapporo Premium Beer.

NAAN & TANDOORI CHICKEN + SAPPORO BEER

Get a taste of something a little traditional as you tuck into Pepper Castle’s Naan Set (S$8) from Pepper Castle which featured a huge platter of Tandoori Chicken, Naan and rice.

The polished pearls of rice were exceptionally fragrant, while the chicken was melt-in-your-mouth tender. It also had a slightly charred skin that added crispiness to the meat. Combined together, the flavours and spices were definitely on the stronger side, but the malt and earthiness from the Sapporo Premium Beer cut through the spices, offering a mild taste profile.

Grab a couple of your drinking buddies, pop by Timbre+ and unwind over ice-cold bottles of Sapporo Premium Beer! Honestly, nothing completes a meal better than good beer and Sapporo Premium Beer is perfect for that! You know what? You shouldn’t even need a reason for having Sapporo Premium Beer – Anytime is good time for one.

Timbre+
JTC Launchpad @ one-north
73A Ayer Rajah Crescent
Singapore 139957
Tel: +65 6252 2545
Mon to Thurs: 6am — 12am
Fri & Sat: 6am —1am
Sun: 11am — 10pm
Nearest Station: one-north

This post was brought to you by Sapporo.

Oktoberfest is a German beer festival that has been around since 1810. The popularity of this boozy event has grown so tremendously that even non-German cities all over the world celebrate it on an annual basis.

Needless to say, Singapore too celebrates this joyous occasion! Beer never gets old, right?

Here are 7 Places in Singapore Where You Can Celebrate Oktoberfest.

#1 BREWERKZ

Every Oktoberfest, the Clarke Quay precinct will transform into a vibrant German-themed carnival and award-winning microbrewery restaurant Brewerkz is one of the participating tenants in this fun-filled festival. Usher into Oktoberfest with Brewerkz’s comprehensive selection of handcrafted beers and American-style dishes.

301 Merchant Rd
Riverside Point
Singapore 058282
Tel: +65 6438 7438
Sun to Thu: 12pm – 12am
Fri and Sat: 12pm – 1am
Nearest Station: Clarke Quay

#2 BROTZEIT GERMAN BIER BAR & RESTAURANT

Brotzeit German Bier Bar & Restaurant is the go-to place for authentic German cuisine and German beers. Unwind with loved ones over Münchner Lagers and Franziskaner Hefe-Weissbiers; the former is a slightly malty Bavarian treat, while the latter is an aromatic golden wheat beer with a fruity aftertaste.

252 North Bridge Road, #01-17
Raffles City Shopping Centre
Singapore 179103
Tel: +65 6883 1534
Sun to Thu: 12pm – 1am
Fri and Sat: 12pm – 2am
Nearest Station: City Hall

#3 FESTIVE WALK, RESORTS WORLD SENTOSA

Held on 01 October 2016, from 7pm to 2am, Oktoberfest at Festive Walk, Resorts World Sentosa will feature a gourmet line-up of German delicacies. Michelin-starred and celebrity chef restaurants – namely CURATE, Fratelli, Forest and Osia Steak and Seafood Grill – will be launching specially created bratwurst sausages on this very day.

8 Sentosa Gateway
Sentosa Island
Singapore 098269
Tel: +65 6577 8888
Nearest Station: Harbourfront

Source: Oktoberfest Asia

#4 OKTOBERFEST ASIA

Held from 13 – 15 October 2016, Oktoberfest Asia 2016 will be a large scale boozy event. Visitors can look forward to free-flow festive brews that are available only during Oktoberfest Asia, live performances by Hofbrauhaus Band and irresistible Bavarian dishes. Regular tickets start from S$70 per pax.

Tan Queue Lan Street
Singapore 188108
Nearest Station: Bugis

#5 PAULANER BRÄUHAUS SINGAPORE

Paulaner Bräuhaus Singapore is celebrating Oktoberfest from 23 September 2016 till 01 October 2016. There will be a kids-friendly Oktoberfest Brunch held on 25 September 2016 from 11.30am to 3.30pm. Treat yourselves to Munich speciality classics while enjoying the traditional and modern Bavarian tunes performed live by Scharivar Sextett.

9 Raffles Boulevard
#01-01, Millenia Walk
Singapore 039596
Tel: +65 6883 2572
Mon to Fri: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Sat: 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Sun: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Promenade

Source: Stuttgart Blackforest

#6 STUTTGART BLACKFOREST BOUTIQUE S-CAFE

Stuttgart Blackforest Boutique S-Cafe is aptly named after southwestern German city Stuttgart. The cafe-cum-restaurant specialises in Swabian cuisine and you can expect dishes such as pork knuckle and black forest cake. Kickstart the Oktoberfest party with their exclusively imported German beers.

9 Bras Basah Road, #01-01
Rendezvous Hotel Gallery
Singapore 189559
Nearest Station: Bras Basah

Source: Swiss Club

#7 SWISS CLUB

Held across five days from 07 – 11 September 2016, admission tickets to Swiss Club’s Oktoberfest range from S$29++ per adult to S$798 for a table of eight. Be ready to party like there’s no tomorrow! Those with little ones should visit on a Sunday for the Family Brunch, as there will be bouncy castles, balloon sculpting and more.

36 Swiss Club Road
Singapore 288139
Tel: +65 6591 9420
Daily: 10am – 8pm
Nearest Station: Botanical Gardens

On a hot summer day, especially like the merciless sun we have in Singapore, is the perfect time to have a cold beer down your throat. I have a typical guy’s appetite – I love food like pizzas, burgers, steaks and fried chicken, and the choice of drink will always be a pint of ice cold beer. Or should I say, there is always time for beer.

Beerfest Asia 2013 was concluded last week and I am sure beer lovers had a field day sampling more than 400 types of beers from all over the world. One of the beers that made its debut in Singapore is Tucher Beer. Not many people have heard of Tucher Beer, yet, as they have only started to distribute in the region recently. But if you enjoy your beer, and are always on the lookout for something new, you must try Tucher Beer.

There are many Bavarian beers, but only Tucher combines the venerable Bavarian brewing tradition with the consummate skill it takes to produce exquisite top-notch beers.

[ Giveaway ] Tucher Beer is partnering ladyironchef to give away 5 cartons of beer, so read on to find out how you can win them.

For more than three centuries Tucher Bräu has successfully combined the fine art of beer brewing with ultra modern technology and superb quality. Moreover, in keeping with this centuries-old tradition, Tucher Bräu uses rigorously selected ingredients of superb quality, which are tested. It is brewed in the strict accordance with the Bavarian Reinheitsgebot of 1516 – also known as the German Beer Purity Law, a regulation of the production of beer in Germany – to ensure that you will get the best quality beer.

So its entrance is definitely great news for all beer lovers in Sunny Singapore. The Germans take pride in doing their beer well and I am sure you are already as excited as I am.

And you know what is the best part? They have a Tucher Beer’s e-store. I love their e-commerce website for its clean design and easy navigation. Planning a house party? Or a sleepover? Or plotting to get your bachelor friends drunk? Anything. They carry a mind-boggling selection of beer, such as the intense and subtly bitter Pilsener, Tucher Dunkles Hefe Weizen - a dark and robust mixture of light wheat malt and dark barley malt, and the soft and bright Tucher Original Urbräu - a popular Franconian specialty for distinctive occasions. They provide delivery within 24 hours, and the delivery service is waived with every purchase of 3 cartons and above. 

Photos Credit: Panda Global Pte. Ltd. — official importer of Tucher Bräu

Panda Global Pte. Ltd. — official importer of Tucher Bräu is planning to distribute to more bars and clubs by the end of this year, so you will definitely get a chance to try their beers. Right now, you can look out for Tucher Beer at The Penny Black, The Owls Brew, The Cider Pit, and many more.

[ Tucher Beer x ladyironchef Giveaway ]

The good people at Panda Global Pte. Ltd. — official importer of Tucher Bräu is giving away 5 cartons of beer. 5 lucky winners get to drown themselves in a carton each, and all you have to do is to ‘like’ Tucher Bräu’s facebook page and ‘share’ this link on your wall. Giveaway ends on 4th July Thursday 2359. Winners will be notified by email.

For more information about Tucher Beer, you can check out their website or facebook page.