Craft beers are usually brewed traditionally in smaller batches by independent brewers and are sought after for their extra richness in flavour and character (with varying combinations of hoppy, malty, and fruity tones), and can be higher in alcohol content.

Craft beers are an uncommon and often overlooked option for food pairing. The complexity of craft beers can bring out unexpected dimensions of a particular dish, revealing a new facet to your favourite foods.

The added character also makes craft beers excellent companions to bold and savoury flavours characteristic of Malaysian cuisine that we love!

Brooklyn Brewery is the no. 1 American craft beer exporter and is available in more than 30 countries. It has received numerous accolades and awards for its brews, including the 2018 Beer World Cup Gold Medal for Brooklyn Lager. Two of their most popular variants – Brooklyn Lager and Brooklyn East IPA – is exclusively distributed by Carlsberg in Malaysia.

Brooklyn Lager

Style: American Amber Lager


Malts: American 2-row, Munich, Crisp

Hops: Ahtanum, Cascade, Saphir, Vanguard, Hallertauer Mittelfrueh

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.2%

Original Gravity: 13° Plato / 1.053 SG

Awards: 2018 World Beer Cup Gold Medal

Pairing recommendations: Pizza, burgers, roasted chicken, fried fish, Mexican cuisine... think comfort food!

Brooklyn East IPA

Style: India Pale Ale


Malts: British 2-row, Crisp


Hops: Summit, Celeia, East Kent Golding, Centennial, Cascade, Amarillo

Alcohol by Volume: 6.9%


Original Gravity: 15.6° Plato / 1.063 SG

Pairing recommendations: The lychee nose and crisp, bitter hop finish go very well with spicy foods, especially Malaysian, Indian, Thai, Vietnamese, Szechuan, and Mexican dishes. Try it with strong cheeses too.

If you are interested to try these two craft beers, Curious Kitchen is offering these pairings at a promotional price for two months until October 31st, 2018.


1. Curious Chili Cheeseburger + 1 bottle of Brooklyn Lager (RM68++; NP: RM73++)


2. Iberico Pork Ribs (Half Slab) + 2 bottles of Brooklyn Lager (RM156++; NP: RM166++)


3. Pan Seared Salmon Steak Linguini + 1 bottle of Brooklyn East IPA (RM63++; NP: RM68++)


4. Lamb Skewers + 2 bottles of Brooklyn East IPA (RM81++; NP: RM91++)

Curious Kitchen is also offering Brooklyn Lager at RM28++ and Brooklyn East IPA at RM33++ during this promotional period.