Brujo Craft Brew in Makati: Craft Beer, Coffee, and Community at Karrivin Plaza
Brujo Craft Brew, located at The Alley at Karrivin Plaza in Makati, is an open-air neighborhood spot serving craft beer, natural wine, coffee, and bar chow in a space that also hosts markets, live music, and community events.
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Brujo brings together drinks, food, and cultural activities within its open-air setting. Its beverage selection includes house craft beers and a curated list of natural wines, while its food menu ranges from chicharrón and house sausages to cookies served as a sweet finish to the evening.
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Behind Brujo’s craft beer is brewmaster Neil Oshima, whose background combines brewing with photography and other creative work. His approach to beer emphasizes detail, balance, and craftsmanship, while his work as a photographer connects his interests in craft, culture, and visual storytelling.
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Among Brujo’s beers is the Black Rice Lager (Php 320), a light and crisp lager with subtle nuttiness. Brewed using Philippine black rice and koji, it offers a straightforward lager profile with added depth from its ingredients. For a lighter option, the Adlai Lager (Php 295) is refreshing with a smooth finish. The Citra IPA (Php 320) follows a classic IPA profile, combining clean citrus flavors with balanced bitterness.
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To pair with the beers, the Chicharrón (Php 310) is prepared fresh and served with Brujo’s house blendof kamias and chili powder, adding sour and spicy notes to the crisp pork.
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Beyond alcoholic beverages, coffee is also part of Brujo’s selection. Among its drinks are the Brown Sugar Latte (Php 200), with sweet, creamy, and caramel-like notes, and the Sunshine Black (Php 200), characterized by fruity, tea-like flavors and a distinct sweetness.
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Sunshine Black (Php 200)/IMAGE from Brujo Craft Brew’s Instagram account
Brujo’s open-air space accommodates around 25 guests and may also be used for private functions and collaborations. Depending on the event, arrangements can cover the Brujo premises, Brujo and the front of The Alley, or a larger footprint extending to the mid-alley area by Toyo.
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The space accommodates venue rentals, ticketed events and activities, pop-ups, and keg rentals. Current rates and event arrangements may be requested directly through Brujo’s Instagram account, @brujo_ph.
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Beyond regular dining and drinking, Brujo hosts Sunday market pop-ups and intimate acoustic nights, adding changing activities to its neighborhood setting. These gatherings bring together independent vendors, music, food, and drinks within The Alley.
