Vana Brewing (formerly the Brewing Project) by Ben Chalach wins awards for both its beers and its can design. Brewed southeast of Bangkok at TSI (Thai Spirit Industry) contract brewery near the banks of the Bang Pakong river, head brewer Ben’s beers are probably the easiest to find. They brew a range of beers in modern and traditional styles, and they make sure they’re always in stock. The brand is known for working and collaborating with other brewers both in and outside of Thailand. (BK Magazine)
NOTE: The Brewing Project changed its name to Vana Brewing
The brewery was established in 2017 and has since produced a number of beers that have won a range of international beer awards. It is known for artsy graphics on tall cans of quality craft beer, and increasingly being produced in Thailand.
The Art behind the Vana Beer Labels
The Brewing Project regularly comes out with new beers, and all of them with great designs by Benz Blues, check out the article (in Thai) here.
Top Vana Beers on Untapped
- Raven (ราเวน); IPA – American
- Anan (อนันต์); IPA – New England / Hazy
- Crispy Boy; Lager – Helles
- Whale (วาฬ); Pale Ale – American
- Wila (วิฬาร์); Wheat Beer – Hefeweizen
- Thongpradit IPA; IPA – American
- Highland DDH HAZY IPA; IPA – New England / Hazy – A collaboration with Highland Cafe, launched in 2024.
- Honey Lager; Honey Beer
- Chit Phraya; Pale Ale – New England / Hazy – A collaboration with ChitBeer, limited runs and availability.
- Vista; IPA – American – A collaboration with the USA Embassy, combines brewing by local Thai brewers and facilitated by the USA embassy to use special vista hops grown by agriculture specialists in the USA. Launched 2024.
Vana tagged posts
Chilli Fest 2026
Sat. March 28th – Kimpton Maa-Lai hotel brings back the Chilli Fest on their lawn – its gonna get hot! Music, food, drinks, and local vendors on hand. Even tattoos.
2026 Visit to the Duke
The Duke of Beerington had a local stout on tap, and recently got to open earlier, so an early 2026 visit to the Duke was needed.
Vana Pridi Chocolate Stout
An experimental chocolate stout by Thai brewery, Vana, and Thailand-based chocolatier, Pridi.
Brewski on New Years
Started the New Year looking over the city at one of Bangkok’s rooftop bars with a selection of beers: Brewski rooftop bar.
Upper Deck Softly Opens
Upper Deck has ‘softly’ opened – the beer from ~27 taps are pouring, and the kitchen is open. It is a big bar, and looks like it will be a great place for watching sports, and enjoying food & drinks.
Thai Beers to Copenhagen
Two Local Thai breweries will be heading to Denmark to join in on the Mikkeller Beer Celebration Copenhagen 2026.
Thai on Taps at Bottle Rockets
Friday Nov. 14th – Bottle Rockets bar in Silom brought in 10 different local Thai beers and some of the brewers for what they called Thai on Taps at Bottle Rockets.
Chit Hole Terminal, Phaya Thai
Thursdays and Fridays, Chit beer will have on offer a variety of local Thai craft beers at a restaurant located under the Phaya Thai BTS station.
Mikkeller Vana IPA Launch
Sunday, June 8th, at Mikkeller Bangkok in Ekkamai, the Mikkeller Vana IPA Launch will happen with a Bar-Be-Que.