Bangkok’s ‘Beer People’ score new location for craft brew festival

The organizers of an unexpectedly controversial craft beer festival announced today that they have secured a replacement venue after their original host pulled out because they deemed it too political.

The inaugural Beer People Festival, part celebration of homebrew and part rally for legal reforms, will take place next month just behind the Chatuchak Weekend Market at JJ Outlet, a well-worn mall best known for vintage and inexpensive furniture.

“I can tell you that this new venue might not be the best one, but it fits well with our identity,” Beer People wrote in its announcement. “It will inspire the people of this nation to see our work. This is the beginning of a world-class beer event!

The announcement came six days after The Street Ratchada shopping mall withdrew its support because the event was too political. The event will draw the loose coalition of…