Penang > Singapore rail excursion: a small bottle from Fairprice supermarket at MRT Paya Lebar, Singapore, and drunk at home here in Taipei. Aroma: very fresh yeast, slightly floral. Appearance: semi-opaque honey amber, well-aerated - lots of tiny bubbles; a full finger of off-white froth dissipating gradually. Palate: light-bodied and slick, carbonation is on the fizzy side; slight astringency at the finish. Taste: lightly sweet, a pleasant and unmistakable buttery hit, not the slightest suggestion of jasmine rice. I liked this, at 4.7% ABV I could imagine drinking two or three.

Can from Siam Paragon Basement Supermarket.

490ml can. Poured a crystal clear yellow golden colour with a short-lived, fizzy white head and lots of champagne bubbles. The aroma is herbal and light floral. The flavour is moderate to light bitter, with a smooth, light, light citrus, herbal chamomile, light hop bitter palate. Medium to light bodied with lively carbonation. Light, but smooth with interesting subtle flavours. I’ve tasted far worse.