Bhutan’s first craft brewery is hidden down a bumpy 4WD track near Hongtsho, just off the road to the Dochu La. Visitors can book a tour of the tiny brewery or enjoy Bhutan Glory amber ale or Dragon Stout in the taproom or sunny deck – the perfect end to a hike to Trashigang Goemba or as a pit stop between Punakha and Thimphu.
Ser Bhum Brewery
Western Bhutan
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