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Filipino Craft Beer Wins 5 Golds In Asian Championship

They're officially the best small brewery in Asia, too! 

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<p>Local craft beer brand <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wickedelias/" target="_blank">Elias Wicked Ales &amp; Spirits</a> just snagged five golds at the recent 2024 Asia Beer Championship, proving that this small brewery packs a serious punch in the craft beer scene.<br/></p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/338ffbe9-e31f-48f6-814e-0b7b1557a2fc_copy of champion small sized brewery of asia_1.jpeg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Champion, Small Sized Brewery  of Asia <span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none"><em> Elias Wicked Ales &amp; Spirits   </em></span></span></span></span></div><p>Among their top honors were the coveted <strong>Lallemand Brewing Champion Small Sized Brewery of Asia</strong>. They are also the <strong>Philippines Country Champion</strong> for the third year in a row.</p><div><br/></div><p>“We are incredibly proud to be recognized as the 3-time Country Champion Brewery of the Philippines,” said Raoul Masangcay, Brewer and Co-founder of Elias Wicked Ales &amp; Spirits. “This is a testament to our team’s unwavering passion and dedication. Despite the challenges of brewing in the Philippines, we have continued to push boundaries, perfect our craft, and deliver world-class beer.”</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/4cfded4b-d8df-423f-9a5b-7ab28cddfd30_copy of raoul_brewery.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Raoul Masangcay, brewer and co-founder of Elias Wicked Ales &amp; Spirits<span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none"><em> Elias Wicked Ales &amp; Spirits   </em></span></span></span></span></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/food/drinks/the-peninsula-manila-x-hope-and-sesame-bar-takeove/39016" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sip Your Way Through Guangzhou&#x27;s Vibrant Cocktail Scene</a></div><p>The brewery also walked away with five gold medals in categories that shwcased its experimental and traditional craft styles.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/1b277d2f-4918-4f2a-98a4-42993256120f_copy of elias_awards11.jpeg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">The brewery walked away five gold medals, among other awards <span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none"><em> Elias Wicked Ales &amp; Spirits   </em></span></span></span></span></div><div></div><p>Elias  claimed the gold medal in the <strong>Experimental Beer Category</strong> with its <strong>Puto Bumbong Stout.</strong> This holiday-inspired brew features a harmonious blend of coffee, chocolate, and ube, with a velvety vanilla finish. Festive and nostalgic, it was created in collaboration with Crema &amp; Creme Coffee Lab.<br/></p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/9707c5d0-90d1-4428-b762-db363a783f69_copy of elias_putobumbongstout.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">The Puto Bumbong Stout <span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none"><em> Elias Wicked Ales &amp; Spirits   </em></span></span></span></span></div><p>The <strong>Le Petit Mango </strong>beer won gold in the <strong>No/Low-Alcohol Beer Category</strong>. Bursting with orange peel and coriander, followed by a fruity, peppery kick from saison yeast, it&#x27;s refreshing mango finish makes it a perfect summer companion.</p><div><br/></div><p>Elias also captured the gold medal in the <strong>Tea Beer Category</strong> with <strong>Blends with Benefits</strong>, a beer created in collaboration with <strong>Jacob’s Well Chai</strong>. This is a refreshing take on the classic Arnold Palmer,  delivering bold black tea flavors followed by a sweet citrus burst of lemon—a perfect balance of comfort and zing in every sip.</p><div><br/></div><p>The brewery’s <strong>Summer Breeze Saison</strong> continued its winning streak, earning gold in the <strong>Saison Category</strong>. Described as effervescent and radiant, with Belgian-inspired flavors of bubble gum, banana, and orange, this saison once again claimed its place at the top, following its triumph as the 2023 Champion Beer of Asia.</p><div><br/></div><p>The brewery also took home the silver in the <strong>International Dark Lager Category</strong> for <strong>Uncle’s Dunkel,</strong> a beer praised for its smooth, rich malt character. A bronze medal in the <strong>Flavored Beer Category</strong> was awarded to <strong>Some Bark, No Bite</strong>, with its nuanced balance of flavors, while the <strong>Hopped Summer Breeze Saison</strong> earned bronze in the <strong>Saison Category</strong>.</p><div><br/></div><p>Finally, their innovative <strong>Chai Me To The Moon</strong> took home bronze in the <strong>Spiced Beer Category</strong>, capturing the complexity of spice, herb, and vegetable blends.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/1d7a6a4f-7bb0-46c4-a56a-96dff75be46d_copy of elias_beer1.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Elias has a lineup of award-winning beers<span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none"><em> Elias Wicked Ales &amp; Spirits   </em></span></span></span></span></div><p>Finally, Elias Wicked Ales &amp; Spirits ventured into the cider competition, where it earned gold in the <strong>Perry/Pear Category</strong> for its debut cider,<strong> Pear Pressure</strong>. Crisp, juicy, and bursting with fresh Asian pear flavor, this cider offers a refreshing break from the ordinary and has already become a fan favorite.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/427d5321-11cf-465e-84b8-d3460c9e97c8_copy of elias brewery 1.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Sip these beers in their taproom<span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none"><em> Elias Wicked Ales &amp; Spirits   </em></span></span></span></span></div><div></div><p>Held in Singapore, the <a href="https://asiabeerchampionship.com/" target="_blank">Asia Beer Championship</a> is an annual competition organized by the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/asiabrewersnetwork/" target="_blank">Asia Brewers Network</a>. This year saw 13 countries competing, with more than 800 beer entries. It was judged by a panel of professionally trained international brewers and qualified beer judges from around the globe. </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/food/features/grumpy-joe-viral-pistachio-kanafeh-cake/39114" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Viral Pistachio Chocolate Knafeh Bar Is Now A Cake</a></div><div><em><strong>Elias Wicked Ales &amp; Spirits</strong> | Branches: Elias QC Brewery, 13 Ubay, Santa Mesa Heights, Quezon City |  Elias Alabang Taproom, 2/F, Madison Galeries, 398 Don Jesus Boulevard, Alabang Muntinlupa City | FB: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/wickedelias" target="_blank">@wickedelias</a> | IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wickedelias/" target="_blank">@wickedelias</a>.</em></div><div><br/></div><div><em>Photos: Elias Wicked Ales &amp; Spirits</em></div><div><br/></div>