Sanghok Brewing

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May 9, 2025

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Sanghok Brewing is a Nonthaburi based craft brewery that can be seen at various beer events around Bangkok and beyond.

Sanghok lists itself as:
“Brewer(Craft beer & Mead), Event Organizer, and Install the beer system.”

Getting Sanghok in Bangkok

The brewery’s beer can be found at a few places around Bangkok, like:

Charm Bar & Bistro (pictured) in Sathorn
Dock 13 / Sheepshank, on the river
Tai Soon Bar, in Chinatown/Old Town

translated Beer People / Facebook Post:

In the world of Thai craft beer, it is well understood that reaching the status of a full-fledged “brewery” requires a massive capital investment—not to mention the regulatory hurdles that often bring many ventures to a dead end. Consequently, most craft beer brands opt for contract brewing (OEM), a path that comes with its own set of costs and limitations.

For small brands that aspire to own a “legally compliant production facility”—a space where they can experiment with fermenting their dream flavors without having to rely on anyone else—securing a “fermented liquor production license” (covering mead, cider, and sato) serves as a vital bridge, providing the path to establishing a legitimate, independent production site.

This is the story of SANGHOK CRAFT, a craft brand from Nonthaburi that has established its own fermentation facility—and is now ready to roll out its barrels and invite everyone to have a taste at ICONSIAM!
“Sanghok” (ซังฮก)—a blessing from Grandma that became the brand’s name—often sparks curiosity. Whenever people see the name, they tend to furrow their brows and ask me, “How do you pronounce it, and what does it mean?”

This word is pronounced “Sang-Hok.” It’s a Chinese name that my grandmother gave me when I was born. “Sang” means “honorable” or “respected,” while “Hok” signifies happiness and the fulfillment of one’s wishes.
When I was developing my brand and couldn’t come up with a name, I decided to use the one my grandmother had given me. As it turned out, this unique-sounding name became the perfect starting point—it piqued people’s curiosity and helped them remember who we are from day one.

Five years in the beer industry—and a life-changing turning point just as I was about to become a father.
My journey began much like that of many other craft brewers: it started with a simple love for drinking beer, which led me to wonder, “What would the beer I truly want to drink actually taste like?”
So, I began brewing at home. What started as a hobby—crafting batches for myself and my friends—eventually grew into a desire to share my creations with others. Before I knew it, I had spent over five years immersed in the world of brewing.
But then came a major turning point—a moment that forced me to stop “playing around” and start taking this seriously.