Heart of Darkness Brewery

Microbrewery in Ho Chi Minh City, Southeast, Vietnam 🇻🇳
Associated with 4 Venues

Established in 2016

Contact
31D Lý Tự Trọng, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Description
Some people say we make the best craft beer in Saigon, Vietnam. Enter the Darkness and decide for yourself... Heart of Darkness is all about duality. Good and evil. Sane and insane. Big, bold, crafted brews that will challenge the way you think about beer. Thirst quenching, session beers that will have you bouncing off the walls. Hop bombs that will give you a kick-to-the-teeth, while still being still balanced and smashable. Whatever your taste, we’ve got it…. Our family, the “Dark Army” is an eclectic mix of weirdos from all walks of life. So… we’ve handcrafted a bunch of beers to pair with our varying passions - from frisbee golf to music festivals, from overindulgent eating with good friends to surfing and hiking… It's a craft beer journey into unchartered territory... #enterthedarkness

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8/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
More like an old fashioned WCIPA with lots of pine and biscuit, with just a hint of some tropical notes. Very enjoyable.
Tried on 19 Apr 2025 at 13:26

5.8/10 Appearance 7 Aroma 6 Flavor 5 Texture 5 Overall 6
Aromas of banana, lemon and yeast. A bit of sweet biscuit in the mouth as well. Not my jam.
Tried on 19 Apr 2025 at 13:21

5.5/10 Appearance 5 Aroma 5 Flavor 5.5 Texture 6 Overall 6
Just a little nondescript, but what does come through is tropical and delicious.
Tried from Bottle on 14 Apr 2025 at 08:49

8/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
Tasty, rich dark malts, nice roast, burnt barrel, earth, salt. Excellent.
Tried from Bottle on 09 Apr 2025 at 18:43

7.3/10 Appearance 7 Aroma 7.5 Flavor 7.5 Texture 7 Overall 7
9th April 2025
Bottleshare at CBJ, thanks to Tips for the bottle. Airy palate, soft, modest fine carbonation. Mellow dark malts, soft dark chocolate. A little bourbon soaked ripe fruits. Mild bourbon soaked ripe fruits. Mild spice. Soft finish.
Tried from Bottle on 09 Apr 2025 at 18:38

7.1/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 7 Overall 7
Tried from Bottle on 09 Apr 2025 at 18:23

7.4/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 7 Overall 8
Bottle shared at craft beer junction bermondsey tasting. Many thanks to Tipple for this one. A dark mahogany brown coloured pour with halo of tan head. Aroma is salty roast. Meaty roast, whisky,.. Flavour is composed of semi sweet, caramel, earthy roast, salty, light peaty, coffee. Palate is semi sweet, oily, moderate carbonation. Harsh.
Tried from Bottle on 09 Apr 2025 at 13:56

7.5/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7.5 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Bottle split at CBJ Tasting Night, thanks to Tips, 09/04/2025.
Black topped with a lasting khaki head.
Nose is chocolate, mellow roast, vanilla, trace of bourbon.
Taste comprises chocolate, charr, roasted bite, bourbon nip, earthy fruits.
Full bodied, fine carbonation, drying close with a spike of alcohol.
Okay sipper.
Tried on 09 Apr 2025 at 09:37

8/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
Utseende: Sort.
Lukt: Kaffe, bek, lakris, røsta malt, mørk sjokolade.
Smak: Kaffe, lakris, røsta malt, mørk sjokolade, vanilje.
Skum/kullsyre: Tynt skum.
Medium: Rating:8-8-8-8-8=8, Flaske@330ml, ABV@6.3%, Når@2025.04.01.
Hvor: Taps Beer Bar, Kuala Lumpur
Navn: Director's Chocolate Porter
Stil: PORTER
Bryggeri: Heart of Darkness Brewery
Tried from Bottle at Taps Beer Bar : Changkat on 01 Apr 2025 at 11:08

6.5/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 8 Overall 6
Utseende: Gyllen.
Lukt: Citrus, honning.
Smak: Citrus, honning.
Skum/kullsyre: Dekkende skum.
Medium: Rating:8-6-6-8-6=6.5, Flaske@330ml, ABV@5.7%, Når@2025.04.01.
Hvor: Kjøpt@Taps Beer Bar, KL, Nydt@Hotel.
Navn: The River
Stil: IPA
Bryggeri: Heart of Darkness Brewery
Tried from Bottle on 01 Apr 2025 at 10:54