Urban microbrewery reaches record height: World's loftiest brewery established in the cityscape
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Chillin’ with a frosty brew while taking in city views is a sweet deal. But doing that in one of the world's most picturesque cities? Now we're talking. That's the thinking behind LeVel33, a Singaporean watering hole that just earned the title of World's Highest Microbrewery in a Building from Guinness World Records.
They shared the exciting news on their social media pages on March 12. Excited about this achievement, founder Martin Bem stated, "We see this as a significant win for LeVeL33 and an opportunity to showcase the remarkable innovation story of Singapore."
One of the remarkable innovations was locating a brewery spot in bustling, space-challenged Singapore. 29 floors up, nestled comfortably in Singapore's Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower, LeVel33 opened its doors in 2010.
Europe had to specially cater to the brewery's demand by shipping in the specialized equipment. However, some of the machinery was too big for the building's elevator, requiring them to bring it up by crane - 12 tanks, two copper brewhouse kettles, and a cooling machine were all airlifted to the top floor.
With a stunning vantage point, patrons enjoy views of Marina Bay Sands hotel (famous for its rooftop pool), ArtScience Museum's silver lotus-like structure, and the Singapore Flyer Ferris wheel. As the sun sets, the bar tends to get packed with happy hour buffs eager for some drinks and Instagrammable shots.
LeVel33's beer list boasts the usual offerings, like an IPA and a stout, but their most unique brew is the Brut Beer, crafted in collaboration with Champagne company Barons de Rothschild. Only available on-site, savor this exclusive brew while you can.
From now on, LeVel33's flagship Blond Lager will proudly display the Guinness World Records logo.
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- At LeVel33 in Singapore, a traveler can enjoy food and drink while marveling at breathtaking city views, as it stands as the World's Highest Microbrewery, a title recognized by Guinness World Records.
- China, apart from constructing the world's largest artificial island airport, is also financing the development of Dalian Jinzhou Bay International, an ambitious airport project that is underway.
- A traveler's journey was temporarily disrupted last Friday due to the discovery of an unexploded World War II bomb outside Paris, causing the suspension of Eurostar trains between France and England.
