On December 5th, eight of Malaysia’s finest bartenders go head-to-head to prove their mastery of the perfect serve at Heineken Star Serve Bartender Finals 2019, held at S’mores, Jaya One. In its sixth year running, the Draught Masters and Heineken Star Serve professional trainers have trained over 600 bartenders. The journey saw the competition whittled down to eight finalists.
At the end of the night, Jack Loh from Maze Eatery and Bar, Ipoh was crowned the best Heineken bartender in the nation. He will also represent Malaysia at the Heineken Global Bartender Finals in an all-expense-paid trip in Amsterdam, the home of Heineken.
“This truly is a dream come true to be recognised in my craft. It has been a once-in-a-lifetime experience to have been part of Heineken Star Serve, and of course, to represent Malaysia in the Global Bartender Finals in Amsterdam. I know this is only the beginning!” said Jack.
The Heineken Star Serve pouring ritual involves five steps: rinse, pour, skim, check and serve. These five steps are what sets Heineken apart from other beers, ensuring bartenders from around the world deliver a premium Heineken draught beer every time, no matter where you are. Mastery of the ritual, however, is not enough to guarantee the top spot at the Heineken Star Serve Bartender Finals. Personality and charisma are vital in achieving the Star Factor that makes a bartender stand out from the crowd.
“Heineken Malaysia’s Star Academy prides itself on ensuring that consumers get to experience the full Heineken quality and experience, from brewing to consumption. This rigorous training programme ensures that Heineken fans receive a world-class serving no matter where they are. To refine the art of the perfect serve is a skill that only true ‘star’ bartenders can deliver,” said Vasily Baranov, Sales Director of Heineken Malaysia.
The eight finalists who represented their cities are as follows:
Evans Yenebal Alex from The Beer Factory Summerton, Penang
Jack Loh from Maze Eatery and Bar, Ipoh
John Michael N Tecson from The Beer Factory Bandar Puteri, Petaling Jaya
Nicklaus Amor P Gabudao from Three Stooges Bistro, Jaya One, Kuala Lumpur
Teng Tin Tau from La Premiur, Tun Aminah, Johor Bahru
Tambak Eko Prananda Tarigan from The Beer Factory, Malacca
Sharon Tan Shwu Wha from Hilton Hotel, Kuching
Julio Jeremy Joachim from Tamu Bar, Kota Kinabalu.
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