Engkanto Brewery, the most internationally awarded local craft brewery, is once again leading the Filipino craft community in organizing the first MABREWHAY Craft Beef Festival, co-presented by Ayala Land and Make It Makati, on May 16 to 18, 2025, at the Ayala Triangle Gardens, Makati City. Admission to the festival is free.
Joining Engkanto at the festival are the finest local craft breweries from different parts of the country that will showcase their best brews: Boondocks Brewing, Bulul Brewery, Craft Beer Sanctuary, Cubao X Brewery, Elias Wicked Ales & Spirits, Kumintang Brewery, Mitchell’s Backyard Brewery, Monkey Eagle Brewery, Palm Tree Abbey, Papa Bolo, and Treeline Ales.
Amplifying the appreciation for craft beers are the Philippine Craft Brewers Association, Manila Mashers Homebrewing Club, Hitachino Nest from Japan, and Yakima Chief Hops, who will be hosting a brewers’ session, hops sensory experience, homebrewing demo, and beer-tasting masterclasses for the attendees to increase their appreciation of the art and science behind brewing beers.
A selection of local musicians will bring more excitement to the festival, with Anima Tierra, Purples n’ Oranges, of Mercury, Uncle Bob’s Funky Seven Club, Rafael Sudayan, and Mint Magic taking the stage for live performances. Meanwhile, the all-vinyl DJ duo of the Groovesetters and DJ SARAH are spinning the funkiest tracks for three days.
Rounding out the excitement are local chefs, brands, and entrepreneurs ready to serve in their finest dishes and cool offerings for the crowd.
