I am truly grateful for Pulutanfest for allowing us to join the first ever Pulutan and Drinks event in the Philippines. It was just perfect as I feel terrible that we were unable to join a Matsuri event at Ateneo due to personal reasons so as a motivation cosplay... we are going to make sure I'd be bringing our most favorite Izakaya server - Shinobu-chan from Isekai Izakaya!
So let's start!
Shinobu chan went to the venue at 3:30pm, very early actually since she's used to prepare early for the Izakaya to open.
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| Trixia Salonga cosplays Shinobu of Isekai Izakaya |
Preparation is simple, just donning in the cap and the apron since she already came in cosplay.
The venue is at Liwasang Kalikasan, she makes sure to tell Taisho that she arrived and will start learning more about Craft Beers and Pulutan!
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| Trixia Salonga cosplays Shinobu of Isekai Izakaya |
The pathways are lined with tents and there is a huge stage with the VIP seats, but we are not staying there because Shinobu needs to learn more about Craft beers.
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Shinobu at Pulutanfest (Liwasang Kalikasan) goes to the stalls and pairs Craft beers with Pulutan
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Okay, so now to the main event.
Let' see to what location Shinobu is taken to when she opens the door. I've put down an ULTIMATE LIST for every single craft beer and pulutan booth, Keep in mind that not all were covered but we did try to include everyone.
So to the first tent, Shinobu serves Turkish food for Pulutan or snacks complimentary to beers. It's a brand new taste for me and would definitely love to try it!
🍡KUYA TANTUNI TURKISH FOOD
WHAT THEY OFFER
Authentic Turkish food is served in Pita Bread or Rice but Pulutan is served in Beef or Chicken
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| Here's a brand new flavor for a Pulutan... Turkish food! |
🍡TATAY TUHOG
WHAT THEY OFFER:
Chicken Skin
Kangkong Chips
Chicharon Bulaklak
Crablets
Chicken Isaw
Pork Isaw
Mixed Crispies (mixed of above)
HOW MUCH
Solo Order - 50 pesos for 60 grams
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| Shinobu checks out Tatay Tuhog |
TATAY TUHOG Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tataytuhog2021?mibextid=2JQ9oc
🍡HOTBOX PH
I was amazed to meet Hotbox PH in person, I saw their launch back then and I was super curious about their self-heating Bento Box. They are the first one in the Philippines. Damn, I was jealous of those that made it on their PR I wanted so much to see it but Destiny aligned the stars that brought us together and I finally saw it with my own eyes! This is similar to the MRE packs from the military... I know my gas mask peeps would be interested in these!
Pull the string and it will heat in a minute or two, the steam time is around 3 minutes but the heating mechanism is continuous for 30 minutes. They mentioned that they wanted to serve especially those camping so that they could access hot food anytime anywhere.
WHAT THEY OFFER:
BENTA BOX:
Siomai - 235
Bopis - 239
Tokwat Baboy - 239
Sisig Siomai - 225
Garlic Soy Chicken - 305
Kindly refer to their website for the complete list, they offer even Italian and Chinese on their menu so scroll for the link.
Actually, Shinobu hasn't eaten yet, Thankfully Hotbox offered a taste test and demonstration of their self-heating bentos so I got to try one of their spicy siomai!
They offer a lot more food varieties and the best part is that this is just perfect especially when I go on my cosplay travels and I really want that Hot Bento.
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| Shinobu tastes Hot Box Siomai |
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| Shinobu's Siomai falls |
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| Shinobu caught the Siomai in her hand, haha Actually, my partner suggested that it would be nice to have an indicator sticker just like in Pizza Hut, to know if it's hot already. Like this one featured in Rudi's Blog.  |
HOT BOX PH Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/Hotboxphils?mibextid=2JQ9oc
Hot Box Website:
CRAFT BEERS🍺
Aaaallllright so this is what Shinobu is here for, the Craft Beers. Actually, Taishou told her to study more about them since the last trial with Gernot she doesn't have a clue about the differences of their beers in Aitheria and Japan.
Nama-incho omatase Shimasta!
🍻CROWS CRAFT BEER
So, the first Craft Beer we visited was Crows Craft and Distilling Co. offered me a taste of their craft beer and it was the perfect start. It has such a refreshing clean taste that I feel like I've inherited the fast learning qualities of a Crow.
WHAT THEY OFFER / BEER CONTENT
Clear rum is made from Sugar cane and craft beer content is 6% as the lightest and 8% as the strongest double IPA.
Craft Single Malt Whiskey
Barrel Crows Gin - has 23 Botanicals
HOW MUCH
On Tap
De Puta Madre - P150.00
Mala Hierbia -
Dalan Damn (Hard Selzer) - P140.00
Spirit Bottles
Crows Gin - 1,500
1500 - 2000 pesos for the Bottle Gin and Whiskeys
Kindly Check their Facebook for the updated prices and discounts.
Crows Craft Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrowsCraft?mibextid=2JQ9oc
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| Thank you Crows for the First Prosit from Real Fresh Craft Beer! On to the next, Palm Tree Abbey tells me about 🍻PALM TREE ABBEYWHAT THEY OFFER / BEER CONTENTTropical Pale Ale - 225 (Lightest 5.8% Recommended for girls) Rye IPA - 225 Abbey Saison -200 Sourced from Pasig Kapitolyo Palm Tree Abbey Instagram: Palm Tree Abbey (@palmtreeabbey) • Instagram photos and videos |
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| Shinobu interviews Palm Tree Abbey |
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| Shinobu interviews Palm Tree Abbey |
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| Shinobu interviews Palm Tree Abbey |
🍻NEVER TOO LATE / KUMINTANG BREWERY
WHAT THEY OFFER / BEER CONTENT
Mango Seltzer - P100 - 5.5%
New England IPA - P150 - 6.4 %
IN CAN
Kolsh -5%
Saison - 6%
SOURCED: Batangas Santo Tomas
Never Too Late Craft Beer gave me one of their specialty and I thought I really was having Mango juice in their 55% Mango Seltzer.
Never Too Late Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NeverTooLateCB?mibextid=2JQ9oc
FACEBOOK: Kumintang Brewery
🍻THE MARC'S & TONY BREWING CO.
WHAT THEY OFFER / BEER CONTENT:
Scotch Ale 6% - P150
Chocolate Porter - 6% (RECOMMENDED)
Orange Lemon IRA - 7% 170
Here is where real learning about Craft Beer became really fun. He asked us if it was our first time and educated us.
HOW TO ENJOY A GOOD CRAFT BEER
1. AROMA - First try swirling the beer gently to release the carbon dioxide and aroma notes in the beer and distinguish the aroma. (Oh gosh, it feels like I'm Jean-Baptiste from Perfume.) Describe whether is it floral, or fruity.
2. COLOR
3. TASTE - the smell validates with the taste
He taught me the basics of how to enjoy a good beer, firstly the aroma and then the taste. He asked me to describe them and I said it's Chocolate... but he said there isn't and I said it's coffee... no there isn't.
and I went what???
But it smells like there's chocolate on it, and he confirmed that there is CHOCOLATE MALT (BARLEY roasted to release the notes)
And I said it's Alchemy!
WHY IS IT A PORTER? WHY IS THE BEER DARK?
European Countries brought their dark beer from the Shipyard to the Ship and they wanted to drink a quick beer, It was dark because they roasted so they didn't get drunk and they were able to carry out loads.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO CREATE A CRAFT BEER?
A Month it takes to make proper beer, especially with the chocolate porter for the flavor to pop-out!
The Marc's & Tony Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themarcstony?mibextid=2JQ9oc
🍻THREE FOXES CRAFT BEER
WHAT THEY OFFER / BEER CONTENT:
Everday IPA - P110 (Entry level)
Porter - P120
West Coast IPA - P110
Double IPA - P130 (8%)
Raspberry Wheat Ale - P110 (unique flavor of raspberries!) (RECOMMENDED FOR LADIES LIKE ME)
Here is the whole list order form: Three Foxes Craft Beer (cococart.co)
SOURCED: Bar located in Makati
At this next booth, I recognized the cute kid from the video on social media introducing their craft beer. The owner told us that he has been a homebrewer for many years and started brewing for a couple of restaurants, and it was about a year ago that they started this brand
🍻MITCHELL'S BACKYARD BREWERY
WHAT THEY OFFER / BEER CONTENT:
American Sunrise Pale Ale (Best Seller Silver Medalist) - P200 -Fruity Flavoured
Mocha Stout (Gold Medalist) -P180 if you like coffee or cholate flavored
Captain Black Rye IPA - P200 - New Beer
New England IPA - 210
Belgian Wheat -P 170 - for those who like light beers (good for ladies)
Malt, grains and yeast are the ingredients shown used in the process of making this medalist beer
SOURCED: KATIPUNAN / AMERICA
Next up, we have Mitchell's Backyard Brewery. We love how creative the embedded bottle cap is on the cap. Haha
Mitchells Backyard Brewery Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MitchellsBackyardBrewery
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WHAT THEY OFFER:
Korean Beef Stew with Rice Ala carte - 160 (Slow-Cooked Beef mixed with Vegetable and sesame seeds) perfect for a Soju drink.
Spicy Squid - 150
Beef/Chicken Pork Bulgogi - 90
Grilled Pork Belly - 120
70skimchi Facebook Page Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/70skimchi
🍻OROS BREW SHOP
WHAT THEY OFFER / PULUTAN PARTNER RECOS:
Oros Kolsch - German Recipe that they said has the same taste as when you go to Germany. (more subtle flavor good for any pulutan)
Oros Strong Ale - for hard drinkers (with fruity and floral aroma notes, this can cut the fatty and oily feeling on food, and pairs well with strong tastes like beef, pork, and fish)
Oros Light - recommended for LADIES DRINK (like San Mig)
Kindly refer to their Facebook all about their craft beers: Oros Brew Shop Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/OrosBrewShop
Oros is a craft beer that they make at home, they are aiming to have their beers served in stores.
SOURCE: PAMPANGA, FAIRVIEW
SPICES/SAUCES/ PULUTAN
🍡GOURMET FINDS HORSE MEAT
WHAT THEY OFFER / PULUTAN PARTNER RECOS:
HORSE MEAT ADOBO - 100
CALDERETA - 100
TAPA - 100
Store opens 6 am - 8pm
Accepts Bulk or pickup
GOURMET FINDS booth surprised me as I never tried horse meat before, but now I am in love! I tried their tapa horse meat and OMG it's so juicy and tender, I never even realized that it's horse meat! Of course, I thought that the meat might be hard but it's not it's so much more umami than beef!
He told us that they are the fifth Generation to serve this special delicacy and explained that common misconceptions about Horse Meat used here are those that are on the roads, it's not true, and that It's locally bred in Batangas.
SOURCED: MALABON
Here is the Tapa, my favorite. I wanna have mooore! This is just perfect pulutan!
It's chewy with a kick of spiciness, there is no taste like the Horse at all! I thought it was beef.
Gourmet Finds Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063708524272
Horse Meat Kaldereta and they also have Adobo Horse Meat
🍡PARE'S BEEF PARES/ MAMI ATBP
WHAT THEY OFFER:
Beef Pares with Rice -60
without - 45
Beef Mami - 45
Kindly refer to their Facebook Page for more:
Pare's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088155636643My partner and I were intrigued as to why Pares is served as pulutan, they said it's a good hangover cure. So I tried and I was surprised that it did!
Much likely thanks to their Pares that I didn't hypogly all the way while I was interviewing the craft beers and I haven't had breakfast nor lunch yet. This is sooo perfect hangover cure!
At night, it rained and oh what a waste to lose all the outdoor seating, we were all standing gladly there were tents near booths. But my partner and I proceeded on with the snaps and a bit of inteview.
🍡FAYE SISIG
Faye Sisig Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088053140206
🍡CALLISTA
Callista Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/callistaonline
🍡🌶️GERFINA'S FOOD PRODUCTS
WHAT THEY OFFER:
Cheese Salsa
Mango Salsa
Kindly refer to their FB for more of their Products:
Gerfina Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/gerfinafoodproduct
Among the ones that we took home is Gerfina's delicious Salsa because my partner loves them with Nachos.
The first flavor I was given was Cheese and I love it!!! I'm super a fan. The next two got me a bit red since they have a spicy flavor yet it's the best partner for the nachos!
🍻EMPERADOR
🍻FUNDADOR
🍻NIPA BREW
WHAT THEY OFFER:
Sun Stoked
Tropic Haze
Fizzo
More of their Products in here: Products – Nipa Brew Craft Beers
Good for Filipino Family
Nipa Brew: https://www.facebook.com/nipabrew
🌶️SAWSE BAWSE
Sawse Bawse Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SawseBawsePH
🌶️ALEROS
🌶️ESQUI HOT SAUCE
🌶️JIMLONG'S
🌶️EPIC SPICE
🌶️SILLY WILLY
🍡FOOD HUNTER
Now, at Food Hunter we got both Tuna and Wagyu Yakitori and I'm all knees with the tenderness and burst of flavor!
Food Hunter Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/FoodHunter.Phil
Bagnet Rice Patong Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/bagnetricepatong
Of course, we bought a whole box of Takoyaki and I was amazed of the huge baby octopus on it, I'm immediately feeling full! https://www.facebook.com/mrtentaclesbabyoctopus
🍡BAGNET RICE PATONG
🍡MR. TENTACLES
🍡MANONG'S TUSOK-TUSOK
Manong's Fishball Sauce: https://www.facebook.com/manongsfishballsauce
Kalye Parillada: https://www.facebook.com/kalyeparillada
🍡KALYE PARILLADA
🍡TONGSAN RACK O' RIBS
🍡HERNAN'S BAKED SEAFOOD
THAT A WRAP!All right! So that's our Adventure at PulutanFest, we enjoyed the night everything was amazing thank you so much for PulutanFest for giving us the chance to join this Festivities. We hope you enjoyed and learned a lot about the histories and info about Craft Beer in the Philippines, Thanks for supporting local! I'm just curious, have you tried any craft beers in the Philippines before? If so, let me know what it is you think is the most unforgetable in the comments below.  |
| Trixia in Shinobu cosplay served with Horse Meat from Gourmet Finds and Pares. |
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| Trixia in Shinobu cosplay served with Horse Meat from Gourmet Finds and Pares. |
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| Shinobu strikes pose with her phone to send to Taishou |
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| Shinobu from Isekai Izakaya |
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Monday, August 07, 2023
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