Three friends, one fermenter, and a country that runs on beer.
Sandport began as a question: could we brew something that felt Thai to its core but stood up at any craft bar in the world? We're still chasing that answer.
A pilot system and a lot of ambition.
Sandport started small — a group of friends pooling savings for a brewhouse, fueled by a shared obsession with craft and a belief that Thai beer didn't have to mean mass-produced lager.
The first batch — a Mosaic-hopped lager they called Samakkee — sold out faster than they could brew the next one. That was the signal.
We brew with character, not convention.
Every Sandport recipe starts with local Thai ingredients — lemongrass, makrut lime, mango, fresh market produce. We pair them with classic craft malts and our house yeast strain, giving every beer a flavour you won't find anywhere else.
The can design? That's us too. Hand-drawn characters, bold type, and a vibe that says "this beer doesn't take itself too seriously, but the brewing does."
How we got here.
The first batch
A small pilot system goes online. Samakkee Lager sells out in days and the idea of "just a hobby" dies fast.
The brewhouse
Sandport moves into its own facility with a proper brewing system and starts building a lineup beyond lager.
National distribution in Thailand
Sandport beers reach craft bars in Bangkok, Phuket, and Chiang Mai — and the lineup grows to eight core beers.
First export container
A 40ft reefer container of Samakkee Lager and Monsoon IPA departs Thailand bound for Long Beach, California.
US growth
Distribution expands to Texas and New York, with Sandport now pouring at over 60 bars and bottle shops nationwide.
What's next
New state launches, a barrel-aging program, and our first US-side taproom collaboration are all on the horizon.
Brewing responsibly.
Our cans are made from 70% recycled aluminum. Spent grain goes to local farms. We're not perfect, but we're paying attention — because a brewery should take care of the community it brews in.
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