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7 Best Draft Beer in Singapore [2024]

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Draft Beer Singapore

Best Draft Beer Singapore
Best Draft Beer Singapore

Draft beer is the best way to enjoy draft beer. Drinking draft beer is a great experience that many people around the world love to do. And for good reason too! Draft Beer has been one of the most popular drinks in Singapore since its introduction back in 2010. The draft beers available are plentiful, and there are 7 Best draft beers you can find in Singapore currently based on their taste and quality.

1. Guava Islander IPA from TAPCraft Beer Bar

 Guava Islander IPA from TAPCraft Beer Bar - Draft Beer Singapore (Credit: TAPCraft Beer Bar)
Guava Islander IPA from TAPCraft Beer Bar – Draft Beer Singapore (Credit: TAPCraft Beer Bar)
Key Features Tropical flavour
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Price$10.00 (pint)

A refreshingly fruity India Pale Ale with a mix of Centennial, Chinook, and Columbus hops, as well as guava puree. At every single sip, this IPA is bursting with tropical fruitiness.

It’s a summer beverage with medium-bodied flavor notes of pine and fruity tones, as well as a dry finish. It’s the drink to have when you’d rather be on the beach than cooped up in town.

Key Differentiators

  1. Medium-bodied
  2. ABV 7
  3. Dry finish

Client Testimonial

Pint draft from a fresh keg at Tap Craft Beer Bar in Singapore. Appearance is a cloudy golden, topped with a finger of fluffy white froth which recedes quite quickly, but can be regenerated by swirling. Aroma is tropical citrus and grapefruit from the 3C hops in the brew. Taste is similar, fruity, citrusy sweet, then bittersweet as the piney flavours take root. Mouthfeel is creamy, medium bodied. Unfortunately, guava is too subtle a flavour to hold its own against all the citrusy and piney hops.

2. Manuka Stout from 1925 Microbrewery

 Manuka Stout from 1925 Microbrewery - Draft Beer Singapore (Credit: 1925 Microbrewery)
Manuka Stout from 1925 Microbrewery – Draft Beer Singapore (Credit: 1925 Microbrewery)
Key Features Earthiness taste
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Price$9.00 (half pint)/$18.00 (pint)

The Manuka Stout, one of The 1925’s beverages, is made with Fuggle hops from the Old World. They also give it a little bit of espresso to add more depth to its earthiness.

To offset the sweetness while still retaining a full-bodied flavor, they used Manuka honey, a rare honey from New Zealand that is somewhat sweeter. This is the finest draft beer in Singapore for those who want something light with a sweet aftertaste.

Key Differentiators

  1. Distinct coffee aroma
  2. Earthy, full bodied flavour
  3. ABV 6.8

3. Ruby Tuesday Red Ale by Little

 Ruby Tuesday Red Ale by Little - Draft Beer Singapore (Credit: Little)
Ruby Tuesday Red Ale by Little – Draft Beer Singapore (Credit: Little)
Key Features Something dark yet aromatic
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Price$2.40/ $3.20 (100ml)

Ruby Tuesday is a wonderfully robust beer with undertones of caramel thanks to a blend of sweet malts and European hops. This tiny lady has a lot of flavor and depth, and it’s one of Little Island Brewing Co.’s most popular brews.

It has a woody vanilla scent and is ideal for making a refreshing red ale. It’s low in bitterness and, as a result, provides an intriguing drink. For people who want something dark yet aromatic, this is the ideal draft beer in Singapore.

Key Differentiators

  1. Woody, vanilla aroma
  2. Unfiltered and unpasteurised
  3. ABV 5

Client Testimonial

Draft – Butterscotch and caramel. Clear Amber with a rich beige head. Butterscotch and caramel with a touch of bitterness in the finish.

4. That Old Black Magic Stout from Alchemist Beer Lab

 That Old Black Magic Stout from Alchemist Beer Lab - Draft Beer Singapore (Credit: Alchemist Beer Lab)
That Old Black Magic Stout from Alchemist Beer Lab – Draft Beer Singapore (Credit: Alchemist Beer Lab)
Key Features Different type of hops
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Price$2.40 (100ml)

This robust Irish nitro stout is a dry version with eight distinct malt varieties and three types of hops to balance out the bitterness and sweetness. It’s truly a marvel of black magic.

At the 2016 Asia Beer Awards, it won four gold medals, which is why we included this in our list of the finest draft beers in Singapore.

Key Differentiators

  1. Smooth finish
  2. Prominent dry-roast profile
  3. ABV 5.45

5. Bugis Brown by Mikkeller Bar

 Bugis Brown by Mikkeller Bar - Draft Beer Singapore (Credit: Mikkeller Bar)
Bugis Brown by Mikkeller Bar – Draft Beer Singapore (Credit: Mikkeller Bar)
Key Features Coziness and warmth feels
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Price$8.00 (200ml) $15.00 (400ml)

The warmth and coziness of Danish hygge in a glass, Bugis Brown is a brown ale named for the eponymous Bugis Street. This is one of Mikkeller SG’s Singaporean exclusives, so you won’t be able to buy it anywhere else in the world.

Aside from the caramel flavor that is typical of beverages of this sort, this lovely brown ale has notes of citrus as a result of the hops.

Key Differentiators

  1. Citrusy aroma
  2. ABV 5
  3. Nutty profile

6. Monster Green Lager Beer by RedDot BrewHouse

Monster Green Lager Beer by RedDot BrewHouse - Draft Beer Singapore (Credit: RedDot BrewHouse)
Monster Green Lager Beer by RedDot BrewHouse – Draft Beer Singapore (Credit: RedDot BrewHouse)
Key Features Naturally coloured with spirulina
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Price$7.00/$11.00

Don’t be scared by the color of this little beast. RedDot is a lager beer that’s noble hopped and naturally colored with spirulina, according to the brand.

It’s light-bodied and low in bitterness, with a crisp flavor profile. It goes well with RedDot’s chicken tenders or a margherita pizza, thanks to its hints of malted grain.

Key Differentiators

  1. Unique green colour
  2. Clean and crisp flavour
  3. ABV 5.5

Client Testimonial

Spent a Sunday arvo here with friends – ate some snacks and had beers including the GREEN beer – this was fun and novelty but also a nice crisp lager – don’t let the colour put you off

7. 33.1 Blond Lager from LeVeL33

33.1 Blond Lager from LeVeL33 - Draft Beer Singapore (Credit: LeVeL33)
33.1 Blond Lager from LeVeL33 – Draft Beer Singapore (Credit: LeVeL33)
Key Features Unpasteurised and unfiltered
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The recipe for this beverage is taken from the first Vienna Blond Lager, published in 1841. This beer has a bright, sunshiney golden color and is full-bodied with a touch of fruit flavor.

It’s unpasteurized and unfiltered, like all LeVeL33 brews. It’s simple to down while taking in the views from Marina Bay Sands.

Key Differentiators

  1. Smooth and malty
  2. ABV 4.5
  3. Clean and refreshing

Draft Beer Singapore

These are the 7 Best draft beers in Singapore based on their taste and quality. If you’re looking for something refreshing and fruity, the Guava Islander IPA from TAPCraft Beer Bar is perfect. If you want something with more depth, the Manuka Stout from 1925 Microbrewery is a good choice. For those who want a dark and aromatic draft beer, the Ruby Tuesday Red Ale from Little is a great option. Finally, the Monster Green Lager Beer from RedDot BrewHouse is perfect for those who want a light lager beer.

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Rachel Tan - FunEmpire

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I'm currently the editor at FunEmpire Media Singapore. I've over 8 years of experience in the media industry discovering the best local businesses, places and things to do in Singapore. From lifestyle, entertainment, food, travel, education and more, I strive to curate the very best Singapore has to offer.