Did you know that Apple Day falls on the month of October? And Apple Fox Cider is celebrating Apple Day with loads of fun activities for you to enjoy!

On 19th &  20th October you can now fill up the glasses you bring to the participating bars, pubs and restaurants with Apple Fox Cider at no cost – Yes, it’s free! Get ready with your fancy wine glasses and your cocktail mugs, look forward to the weekend cider party with your friends.

The promotion runs will take place at participating pubs, bars, and restaurants.  There are a few guidelines on for the “glass” though; do visit www.applefox.com/byog for more terms and conditions.

Catch The Swift and Sleek Fox Mobile

The Fox Mobile roving truck will tour around Klang Valley and across the region to bring a taste of Apple Fox Cider to you who love apple ciders. Grab a chance to join in the fun by harvesting the freshest Apple Fox Cider draught straight from the Fox Mobile. Not forgetting, many more exciting activities lined up on the spot that you can win yourself some exclusive prizes!

On top of that, you can learn about the brewing process of Apple Fox Cider and even ‘harvest’ your own Apple Fox Cider draught fresh from the Fox Mobile.

Inspired by New Zealand cider maker, Apple Fox Cider prides itself with wayyyy more apples, made from the best apples from the best orchards around the world, it’s the ideal drink on a hot sunny afternoon. It contains 4.5% of alcohol and is best served over ice.

Head over to https://applefox.com/appleseason/ for more details on all the fun activities happening this month!

Keep updated with the Fox by following Apple Fox Cider’s social channels for updates on the Fox Mobile, B.Y.O.G and latest deals:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/applefoxmy
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/applefox_my/
Website: www.applefox.com
Hashtags: #wayyyymoreapples

Enjoy Apple Fox responsibly

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It is no doubt that KL’s nightlife is the ultimate bomb. Especially when it comes to these secret watering holes that creates such aesthetic from the outside making you wonder what’s happening behind those secret walls/doors.

With plenty of bars and speakeasies popping out at every nook and corner of the city, it certainly is overwhelming to choose one among all. So with that said, we have created a list to make things easier for you.

1. PS150

The name, PS150 is essentially its address – 150, Petaling Street. Located in a toyshop at Chinatown, PS150 gives out a whole different kind of vibe than regular bars. You’d come to find the bar is divided into three sections with different settings: Opium Den, Tiki and Main Bar. The ambience of this spot is known to be one of its best charms. Similar to its divided sections, their crafty cocktails are also based on five different eras: Vintage, Prohibition, Tiki, Disco and Contemporary.

Hours: Sunday – Monday: 6PM – 1AM | Tuesday – Saturday: 6PM – 2AM
Address: 150, Jalan Petaling, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur

2. Suzie Wong

The only thing you would want to look out for is the tiny wonton noodle cart. As you enter the bar, be sure to be thrown away by all the glitz and the glamour with waitresses all dressed up in cheongsams. If you love the moulin rouge, then you would enjoy what Suzie Wong has got to offer.

Hours: Monday – Friday: 4PM – 3AM | Saturday: 6PM – 3AM. (Closed on Sundays)
Address: Wisma Lim Foo Yoong, 86, Jalan Raja Chulan, 50450, Kuala Lumpur

3. Circa Bar

Circa Bar is a new speakeasy bar in KL and it resides in Plaza Batai. To enter, head to the alley behind Yellow Brick Road and take the spiral staircase through the hole in the wall. They pride themselves as a hip and modern bar-cum-club where you go for the delicious cocktails, but stay for the music.

Hours: 6pm-3AM, Daily
Address: Plaza Batai, 6 Jalan Batai, Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

4. The Vault

This prohibition-era themed speakeasy is located at the quiet neighbourhood of Sri Hartamas. One of the things you might find interesting is the pathway leading to the bar make it seems like you’re entering a bomb vault. However, get ready for a total opposite fixture on the other side of the door. Make sure you’re dressed for the occasion and get your debutant-debutante look to impress one another. Enjoy their carefully curated menu of cocktails that are made from the finest spirits and ingredients.

Hours: Sunday – Tuesday: 5PM – 2AM | Wednesday – Thursday: 5PM – 3AM | Friday – Saturday: 5PM – 4AM
Address: 5, Jalan Sri Hartamas 7, Taman Sri Hartamas, 50480, Kuala Lumpur

5. Omakase + Appreciate

To get into this award winning speakeasy, just make sure you find the right electrical switchboard door that says Dilarang Masuk. If you can’t seem to pick a drink from the cocktail menu, then try requesting for a customised cocktail from the bartender. Every tailor-made cocktail is made specially for you hence Omakase.

Hours: Tuesday – Friday: 5pm – 1am | Saturday: 9pm – 1am (Closed on Sundays and Mondays)
Address: Bangunan Ming Annexe, 9, Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, 50100 Kuala Lumpur

6. The Deceased Bar

The Deceased Bar in Petaling Street is perhaps the spookiest speakeasy in town. In order to get to the bar, you’d have to walk down a flight of stairs with blood trails on the walls. At The Deceased, it is Halloween every night. Try out concoctions that has names like Petty Person Beating, I Know What You Did Last Summer and Ouija. If the names has yet to give you goosebumps, then rest assure the presentation of the drinks, will.

Hours: Wednesday-Sunday 6.30am- 2am |6.30am- 12am (Monday) Closed on Tuesday
Address: 55, Jalan Sultan, 50000 Kuala Lumpur

7. Pahit

A specialist in Gin, this rustic bar is hidden away in a 1920’s shop lot at the backstreet of Bukit Bintang. This is the perfect spot for you to reward yourself a drink or two after a long day of work. Make sure you don’t leave the spot without trying their signature fruit infused gins and the classic G&T. As you do that, head out to the courtyard and enjoy the view of the city as you sip on the unique crafted cocktails.

Hours: Sunday: 5pm-1am| Tuesday – Saturday: 5PM – 1AM (Closed on Mondays)
Address: 3, Jalan Sin Chew Kee, Bukit Bintang, 50150, Kuala Lumpur

8. The Attic Bar

If you’re a fan of Game of Thrones, then this speakeasy is just for you. Their curated cocktails are all named after the characters from the show and their crowd pleasers would be The Dragon Lady and Jon Snow. On top of that, their cocktails are reasonably priced so don’t worry about burning a hole in your pocket.

Hours: Sunday – Monday: 6PM – 1AM | Friday – Saturday: 6PM – 2AM
Address: Third Floor, No. 15, Jalan Balai Polis, City Centre, 50000, Kuala Lumpur

9. The Mojito Man

This unpretentious bar is the place to be if you want to unwind for pre-drinks. With handmade neon light designs displayed on the wall, make sure you’re dressed up to get that perfect #OOTN pic for Instagram. Seemingly, you’d come to find a Teh Tarik cocktail made out of tea, scotch, condensed milk and Kahlua. Well that is one cocktail, we personally would like to try out.

Hours: 6pm-2am (Sunday-Tuesday), 6pm-3am (Wednesday-Thursday), 6pm-5am (Friday-Saturday)
Address: The Mojito Man, Cocktail Bar, A-06 Alcove, TREC KL 438, Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur

10. Skullduggery

You don’t have to guess the main theme of the bar as the name and the interiors gives it away. With skulls everywhere, another exquisite attraction you’d come to find would be their drinks. Their classics are enhanced with premium crafts and spirits whilst their inventive concoctions such as the jackfruit-infused rum and truffle-infused vodka seems to be the crowd’s favourite.

Hours: Tuesday – Thursday: 6PM – 3AM | Friday – Saturday: 7PM – 3AM. (Closed on Sundays)
Address: 2M Plaza Damansara, Jalan Medan Setia 2, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur

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If you enjoy drinking in a bar while travelling, we’ve compiled this list of 8 countries to travel to if you love drinking in the bar.

1. Germany

Drink: Beer

Cities like Munich and Berlin in general offers that perfect beer drinking experience, as there are many bars to visit and most of them stay packed with drinkers from dusk to dawn. Not to mention, it is also the birthplace of Oktoberfest, one of the biggest beer festivals in the world.

2. Korea

Drink: Soju

Most exciting drinking bars are located at the suburbs that have Universities in them. Seoul, in particular, Hongdae and Konkuk university areas are two of the best places. Many cheap drinking places can be found there.

3. France

Drink: Red Wine

Although France is famous for its cuisine, the city of light also boasts some of Europe’s most stunning bars. After all, they are world’s first and largest wine producer in the world, and its ancient wine history started more than 2,500 years ago.

4. Russia

Drink: Vodka

For those interested in Russian culture, you can’t go past tasting their most famous drink, vodka. It’s quite usual for locals to meet at a bar, have a small bite to eat, and wrap up the meal with a shot of vodka. In recent years, beer have become increasing popular too.

5. Spain

Drink: White Wine

Spain is said to be the country with the most bars per capita in the world. In Madrid alone there’s more than 8,000 bars in the city. Alcohol drinks are available at any time of the day, generally from morning 7AM to midnight depending on the location. While drinking, don’t forget to order some tapas to pair with your drinks.

6. Japan

Drink: Sake

A visit to a izakaya (or Japanese pub) is a must when visiting Japan. To experience local culture to the fullest, you should go to the traditional one, where you remove your shoes before stepping onto tatami. One tip on drinking in izakaya, is to order their “otoshi” or a small dish of food to pair with your first drink that doubles as a sort of table charge.

7. Cuba

Drink: Rum

Even if you’re not much of a drinker, you can’t help but be drawn into the vibrant Cuban culture, which consists cigars, salsa and delicious cocktails. Almost every drinking establishment offers a list of cocktails, which made on the basis of pure Cuban rum.

8. Ireland

Drink: Guinness

Pub culture is very prominent in Ireland, and what better way to represent Irish pub scene than a good old Guinness beer?

According to Guinness Storehouse fact sheet, 10 million glasses of Guinness stout are enjoyed every single day across the globe. Celebrities such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Tom Cruise, Meghan Markle, even Barack Obama are said to be fans of this iconic drink from Ireland.

“Made of More” is the tagline that fuels GUINNESS Draught’s spirit. In order to achieve such popularity, what goes behind the closed doors of world’s No.1 stout for generations is the brand’s dedication to quality, with more craft, more heritage and more character.

Whether you drink it in the bar with friends, or use it as a way to enhance your cooking, Guinness Draught is the ultimate beer for people who will never accept anything less than best.

From November 29, 2018 to January 10, 2019, Guinness will be holding a series of sampling and education activations in outlets nationwide. If you’re a big fan of Guinness, here are 4 reasons why you shouldn’t miss out this opportunity.

– Under the guidance of Guinness Ambassador Cian Hulm (Ireland) or Draught Master Jonathan Chong (Malaysia), you will be able to certify your skill of pouring pint using Guinness’s 2-part pour method

– Get to pour your own pint of Guinness for free when you purchase 1 set of Guinness Draught
– Win Guinness premiums by answering Guinness trivia
– Win exclusive merchandise by taking part in the 2-Part Pour Challenge

To find out more about the participating venues, you can head over to https://www.facebook.com/pg/guinnessmalaysia/events/.

This article is brought to you by Guinness Malaysia. 

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Throughout the entire month of September, Connor’s Stout Porter organised an unbranded challenge called the Stout Challenge which involved 12,000 stout ambassadors, by offering consumers a blind-taste to rate their stout.

The campaign was held across Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Ipoh, Melaka and Johor, with an unbranded roving truck placed at different participating outlets and let consumers rate the taste of Connor’s premium draught stout.

After consumers register their personal details, they were then given an insight into how the stout was brewed and what natural ingredients were used to make it.

Following that, consumers proceed to the roving truck to learn how to pour a perfect stout. Then they were given a creamy foam head Connor’s stout in an unmarked cup which they had to rate for taste.

According to Carlsberg Malaysia’s Marketing Director, the blind taste test gathered a 96% satisfaction rate from consumers. Some of the comments by the satisfied customers described that the stout had a “unique flavour” of gentle caramel notes. And some of them enjoy the harmony balances among the bitterness and robustness of the stout drink.

What’s more, satisfied consumers who took up the ‘Stout Challenge’, were given a Connor’s voucher to redeem a full pint from participating outlets.

This article is written in collaboration with Carlsberg Malaysia.

All images are taken from Connor’s Facebook page.

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