Sarawak’s first locally produced craft beer debuts today


Liew says it’s his personal agenda to make Malaysians proud with this locally crafted beer. Photos: Facebook/Randy Chia Juen Liew

Homegrown brew master Randy Liew has created Sarawak’s first locally produced specialty beer.

Liew, who has over 20 years of experience in brewing, worked with Hans Gerner from Bavaria, Germany to craft four different varieties - Wheat, Pale Ale, Extra Dark, and Lager - for the beer, known as 1602 Craft Beer.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

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Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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