I went to a hipster place and totally loved it.  Took a quick Baguio break to breathe in some pine tree scented  air and get a dose of nostalgia during election time down in La Union.  We had lunch at the Manor in Camp John Hay.  Bought some bread, strawberry jam (which I like better than Good Shepherd’s) and peanut brittle at the Manor shops.  But, the highlight of our trip was a visit to Baguio Craft Brewery.

A boutique style business, they craft their own beer and and infuse flavours to make special concoctions.  I especially loved the Lagud, which uses Baguio strawberries.  We also tried the beer with the highest alcohol content (10%) which was the Zigzagger and another favourite English Man in New York that had after notes of caramel.  They also can beer for customers to take home a six-pack.

craft beer, all 16 of them

sacks and sacks of hops. the pungent smell, wafting the air

beer menu

We loved their beer battered onion rings, beer marinated liempo (pork belly) and their sausage platter.  And went home with a satisfied tummies and a happy buzz.

beer samplings, english man in new yourk in the centre and a split serving of lagud strawberry beer on the sides. heaven for beer lovers

the chilly second floor with a view

baguio buddies. my sister in law jenny and my daughter, natalia. my brother in law tony (not in photo) patiently drove us around

It was a perfect afternoon with not a care in the world.  A place we can boast about despite its simplicity.  You all must visit on your next Baguio getaway.

Baguio Craft Brewery: RKC Building, 120 Marcos Highway, Km 4, Baguio City, Benguet, Philippines.
Website: http://www.xavierbier.com
Facebook: Baguio Craft Brewery