In 2013,
a few likeminded people from the West joined our brew master in a common goal: to find a craft beer in Phnom Penh that was reminiscent of home. You, too, may have experienced a similar day with limited results. It was because of this that we took matters into our own hands and began crafting full-bodied beers with iconic aromatics and a pleasing finish.
Fast forward more than 10 years and the craft brewery is well established beyond the borders of Phnom Penh. Botanico Brewing Company (formerly known as Cerevisia Craft Brewery) has given craft beer a Cambodian identity.
We are on a mission to share our passion and knowledge with the community, using locally grown ingredients as much as possible and giving platform to young creatives.
Botanico Brewing Co. stands for Quality, Consistency, Inclusiveness and Innovation.
“We want to turn the Cambodian beer market upside down and change the people’s behavior of drinking to a more sophisticated and responsible way”, says Marco Günther, the CEO and brew master of Botanico Brewing Co.
Real Cambodian Craft Beer.
In the News
Pint by Pint: Building a Beer Scene in Southeast Asia: Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Erich Phillips and Chad Richman, co-owners of Cerevisia Craft Brewhouse, share a similar mission: to introduce a wider range of beers to Cambodians and to create a craft brewing community and supply chain for homebrewers. (PDF)
Rise of Phnom Penh: Community-minded entrepreneurs like the expats behind Cerevisia brewery, who teach locals to make craft beer and have created a social space that pulls from across the cultural and economic spectrum. (PDF)
Phnom Penh Gets Its Groove Back: Ever so slowly, Phnom Penh is emerging from its tattered history, and it's an evolution best seen through the eyes of young entrepreneurs who put livability, sustainability and community first. (PDF)
ATLAS OF BEER: A Globe-Trotting Journey Through the World of Beer. In Cambodia, breweries like Cerevisia are leading the way. (PDF)
‘Beer it Forward’ to your thirsty mates at home: “From every challenge comes an opportunity. These days, we are challenged by social distancing. Though this fatigued topic is a part of our everyday vocabulary, Beer Bar Tuk Tuk is a new word for us in Phnom Penh. (PDF)
Bespoke Beer and Sandwiches: A view to the early days of Botanico Wine & Beer Garden. (PNG)
Cambodian Craft Brewers: We reached out to a number of Cambodian brewers to hear about their businesses, their growth and experiences of doing business in the Kingdom. Erich Phillips didn’t come to Cambodia to start a brewery, but found a community of friends who encouraged turning a hobby into a business. (PDF)
Cambodia’s New Craft: The Challenges Of Brewing Success
A New Brew: Southeast Asia's Beer Revolution: In Cambodia and further afield in Southeast Asia, craft breweries and brewpubs are now catering to a more discerning caste of beer drinkers (PDF)
Tapping into the Craft Beer Market: PHNOM PENH (Khmer Times) – Few Cambodians have tried – let alone developed a taste for – craft beer, but the Kingdom’s pioneer microbrewers see a promising market.
