Shanhua Beer Brewery

 
I have long been a staunch supporter of the TTL (Taiwan Tobacco and Liquor Corporation) and for good reason. Their alcohol - I'm mostly familiar with their beer - is cheap and decent. In fact, their Gold Medal beer has won a few international awards - thus the name.

The TTL has breweries around the island. I think that there are four or five. But one, the Shanhua Brewery, is less than five minutes drive. There is cheap, acceptable food and the beer is 50NT (R12) per 500ml draft. In addition, there are tables outside and a pond with ducks and fish to amuse the kids.

We are VERY regular patrons.

My wife first read about this place in the paper and brought me here. Talk about the way to a man's heart...

She took this picture:

Some more information from FYI South Magazine:

There are two kinds of beer on tap: standard Taiwan Beer, and an unusual Mango Beer, which is enjoyably fruity without being overwhelmingly sweet. Both are NT$50 for 500cc. If you're driving, try one of the many coffees (NT$32 to NT$80), teas or other soft drinks. The choice of food runs from spaghetti to soups to rice. Set meals are NT$100 to NT$140. Shanhua Brewery is owned by Taiwan Tobacco & Liquor (TTL), The brewery is about two kilometers east of Shanhua Train Station, and about two kilometers west of the Shanhua Freeway Interchange, on the corner of Road 178 and Provincial Highway 1.

(06) 583-8511
2, ChengGong Rd., Shanhua Township, Tainan County
Hours: 10 am-10 pm
www.ttl.com.tw