Carlo Antonio Ng left the Philippines to become a Prague-based “beer doctor,” only to come home to brew the best craft beers for Filipinos “Craft beer has been an unexpected part of my journey. From tasting artisanal brews in Ohio to creating our own at Nipa Brew , little did I know my unexpected enthusiasm with beer has changed the trajectory of my life,” says Prague-based beer scientist and brewer Carlo Antonio Ng. “I have visited over 30 countries across the globe where friendships were built over a glass or two, generating lifelong bonds.
I wish to bring all my learnings back home so I could brew the best beers for the Filipino people.” Deeply passionate about the art and science of brewing craft beers, Ng relocated to Prague, the birthplace of the Pilsner, to complete his PhD in biotechnology with a concentration in beer science. For Ng, the goal is crystal clear: Do whatever it takes to provide Filipinos with the best craft beers produced by Filipinos for Filipinos.
READ : F&B briefs: New Cirkulo dishes, Roots’ anniversary, Casa Buenas brunch buffet The potential for craft beer in the Philippines is unimaginable. “Our craft beer industry may be young but the beer culture in the Philippines has historically been very strong,” says Ng. According to the US Department of Agriculture, as of 2022, “Beer is the most widely consumed alcoholic beverage in the Philippines accounting for 72 percent of total alcoholic consumption or 2.
1 billion liters annually.�.