The Singha, Then the Song

First came Singha and Amarit. Now there’s Thai Song Kran, the latest in a line of beers to go with Thai food. The difference is, this one is brewed in California, not Thailand. It’s a malt liquor, like Singha, but the taste is smoother, and there’s a slight edge of sweetness that goes perfectly with spicy-sweet Thai dishes. Victor Sodsook, chef at the Siamese Princess restaurant in Los Angeles, commissioned the brew from St. Stans Brewing Company in Modesto. It’s available now at the restaurant, and will soon be in wider distribution.