Cambodian Craft Beer Crown 2025: Phnom Penh’s Big Day Out for Beer Lovers

The Cambodian Craft Beer Crown is back on Saturday, August 16, and it’s shaping up to be one of the most fun and flavour-filled events of the year. Hosted at Botanico Craft Beer Garden by the Cambodian Craft Beer Association (CBAC), this all-day event brings together 12 of the country’s top independent breweries for a celebration of local craft, music, food, and community.

If you’ve been following Cambodia’s growing craft beer scene, this is your chance to taste the best of it in one place. And with unlimited tastings included in the ticket, you’ll be able to explore a full spectrum of styles from creative brewers around the country.

A Phnom Penh Hotspot

Botanico’s garden setting makes it an ideal spot to relax, and its central location just around the corner from Independence Monument, Bassac Lane, and the Royal Palace means it’s easy to drop in whether you’re exploring the city or live nearby. Expect a lively mix of locals, expats, brewers, and beer fans from all over.

“This is more than a beer competition,” says Marco Günther, organiser and CBAC board member. “It’s about bringing people together around quality beer, local craftsmanship, and a shared love of good times.”

What’s happening on the day:

Unlimited tastings with your own take-home glass
Beer from 12 independent breweries
Live music from DJ Wah-Wah and The Broken Cymbal
People’s Choice Award and official judging by international experts
German Ambassador Stefan Messerer will hand over the crown
Food specials designed to pair with the beer
A relaxed, social garden party atmosphere

Breweries featured this year!

On tap are some of Cambodia’s most exciting independent brewers. If you’ve read our previous features, you’ll know Botanico Brewing Co. operates from the lush garden taproom at Botanico – you can learn more from their profile on the Phnom Penh craft beer guide Beer Asia. Riel Brewing is a standout name in the scene, founded by expat brewers in 2015 and known for its hop-forward IPAs and experimental styles; read more on their official site at rielbrewing.com Beer Asia+6Wanderlog+6BiteSize Brews – Pint Size Thoughts+6.

Mozzie’s Brewing Co., established more recently, began in a Colorado garage and now serves Phnom Penh with crisp Aussie-style lagers; check their story and beer range on mozziesbrewingco.com mozziesbrewingco.com+1. Over at Black Bamboo you’ll likely find seasonal surprises—mango sours or jasmine-infused wheat beers—while Sak Pub brings bold, Kampot‑based dark ales from its Khmer-run microbrewery, both covered in the Phnom Penh craft beer guide Facebook+4Beer Asia+4The Cambodia Daily+4.

Fuzzy Logic returns with reliably well‑balanced year‑rounds plus new experimental releases, while Chug Lab—Phnom Penh’s only Aussie-owned, heavy-metal‑themed nanobrewery—is pouring edgy crowd pleasers like their Passion Fruit Ale or Thrash Bay IPA; you can explore their offerings on Untappd or their Facebook page untappd.com m.facebook.com Facebook.

Brew Khnear champions local ingredients and heritage-inspired recipes in their small-batch brews. Krama Craft Brewery offers clean, balanced beers that are consistently solid crowd‑pleasers. Project Brews brings deep character in every pint, while Funghi Art delights with playful, inventive beers—from a potential mushroom saison to other unusual brews.

FULL LIST:

Botanico Brewing Co.
Riel Brewing
Mozzie’s Brewing Co.
Jaya-Vara
Black Bamboo
Sak Pub
Fuzzy Logic
Chug Lab
Brew Khnear
Krama Craft Brewery
Project Brews
Funghi Art

Event details:

Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Location: Botanico Craft Beer Garden, #9B Street 29, Phnom Penh
Tickets: $12.50 online via The Box Office Phnom Penh or $15 at the door

Whether you’re visiting Phnom Penh for the first time or a regular in the Bassac area, this is a great excuse to spend a Saturday drinking great beer and soaking up the city’s craft culture.

For more info:

Marco Günther
Email: marco@botanicobrewing.com
Phone: +855 87 869 192
Follow @botanicobrewing on social media for updates

Cambodian Craft Beer Crown 2025: Phnom Penh’s Big Day Out for Beer Lovers