Breman Brewery & Bar

Founded in late 2020, during the pandemic, Breman takes its name from the Sanskrit bremantyo, 'good spirit', and is one of Indonesia's few fully licensed microbreweries. It sits in Blahbatuh, Gianyar, near Keramas Beach on Bali's east coast, and the brewery describes the area's water as some of the freshest in Indonesia, adding its own purification system before brewing on German equipment.

Breman calls its style Balinese Lager. Look for Breman Terang, a crisp light lager at 4.65% with a fresh-baked bread aroma, and Breman Gelap, a bold, malty dark lager at 4.62% with dark toffee notes and a long finish. Seasonal specials such as its Octoberfest edition appear through the year, and the brewers also produce custom beers for events and venues, so ask what is in the tanks when you visit.

The airy, industrial-style bar looks over the rice paddies and feels a long way from the Seminyak bustle. Beer is poured fresh straight from the tanks, which is the main reason to make the trip rather than picking up Breman elsewhere on the island.

Book a brewery tour to follow the process from grain to glass before your first pint, then pair it with the kitchen's lawar, nasi campur or slow-cooked pork knuckle. It suits a stop on the way along the east coast or a long lunch after a morning at Keramas.