When I was going to college, my only mean of transportation was my old trusted Honda EX5, and I would ride to everywhere (even from KL to Penang, but that’s another story). Most journeys are boring and monotonous, but the one stretch of road I always remember is from KL to Subang via Federal Highway, next to the GAB factory. It was the sweet smell coming out of the factory, yums!

So when I received an invitation to a blogger’s meet by Heineken at GAB’s a few weeks ago, it was almost like a “yes I’ve been wanting to do this for along time” moment.


The Tavern at GAB, why was Desmond checking out Mell’s food ?

It was actually the last event Mell I attended before she left for Melbourne, and Huai Bin was nice enough to give us a lift since my car was still in the workshop getting a much needed paint job. Thanks pal!

The three of us were greeted by the good people from GAB, and immediately we were served a glass of chilled Heineken to start the evening. This is as fresh as you can get when it comes to beer.


a well stocked buffet line

We started to attack the buffet line as the other guys starting come arrive. The number of dishes prepared was well adequate and a few dishes were actually quite tasty. The lamb was succulent, and Mell particularly loved the grilled sweet potato that went so well with the cold beer.


KY & Mell, Simon, ST, Audrey, Tim, Kenny, HB, Cindy, Tock

The other usual suspects slowly arrived at the scene. Timothy and Audrey, Gareth, Robb, Carol, Kenny, Cindy, Tock, Cynthia, Simon, and a couple other Nuffies too.

We were just chilling, have a beer each and did a lot of catch ups. I mean, we usually meet over events and parties where it is mostly too loud to talk, so a change of scenery to the quiet and exclusive bar set up at the Tavern was actually very nice.


Cindy, Audrey, and Robb in beer pouring competition, Robb failed

The gang were then challenged to play bartender for a round and see if we can pour a perfect pint. I got to say, this thing looks simple enough but I ended up with about 65% beer and 35% foam, fail.

Cindy, who hailed from the kampung in Johor did the best among us (I wonder why!) and got an almost perfect pint. Audrey, despite being slightly vertically challenged, did a whole lot better than the over confident Robb. Lesson learned, never judge a beer lady by their looks.


Win a trip to Krabi! (shhh, that’s the tropical beach)

Jasmine and Evonne then introduced us to Heineken Star Final 2009.

The Star Final 2009 is a 3 day trip to Krabi, all expenses paid, to watch the UEFA Champions League final on giant screen by the beach while gulping down Heineken with people from all over the world. I am very please to say that Suan, Horng, and I have already won our tickets at previous Heineken event.


how do you like my raft?

But of course, you have a chance to join us too by playing the game on the Star Final site, and you can do it from now until 30th April.

Basically the idea is like this: create a raft (customizable to pwetty colors!) and sail to from South Africa to Thailand. The virtual trip takes 5 days, and by the end of it the one with most points gets to win 2 tickets to Star Final 2009. You can play as many times every 5 days until the end of next month. So first if you don’t succeed, try again!


the fleet I’m in has 2 rafts so far

There are certain things in the game you can do to pick up more points. Like joining a bigger fleet, answering football related questions correctly as fast as you can (only 3 questions each time though!), or by inviting more friends and subscribing to Heineken newsletter.

I must say that the game is very well designed, the graphics are top notch and it is actually pretty fun and interactive. You can see people from other part of the world, message each other (appears as a bottle floating next to your raft), view fleet, and of course, your own raft. Everything is also customizable, very neat.

I’m still playing for fun even though I’ve already won the tickets. 😀


LapSap (Blink and XU), DJ Goldfish, Bumblebeez,

Other than the that, Heineken will also be having a string of events led by the main showdown – “A Night in Rome” at Hap Seng Star Mercedes-Benz Auto Haus on Jalan Sultan Ismail on the 25th of April with LapSap and The Bumblebeez spinning.

There will be giant projectors, mock Roman architecture and Champions League paraphernalia, fashion shows, performances and all that jazz too. It should be pretty awesome! See you there!

GAB Tavern Visit and Heineken UEFA Champions League Star Final Contest
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17 thoughts on “GAB Tavern Visit and Heineken UEFA Champions League Star Final Contest

  • March 21, 2009 at 6:55 pm
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    wa… it was great… beer … food…. leng looi… what else we need?

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  • March 21, 2009 at 9:15 pm
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    Wah the plaster on my shoulder seriously looks damn weird :X

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  • March 22, 2009 at 3:09 am
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    PenangTuaPui,
    Yesss, it is perfect! 😀

    Mellissa,
    Hee-hee nobody noticed it until you commented here 😛

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  • March 22, 2009 at 5:31 pm
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    No worries mate. 🙂

    OMG! Your fleet is doing pretty good!

    Stop playing, you already have a ticket to Krabi. :p

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  • March 22, 2009 at 10:50 pm
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    So… y was Des checkin out Mell’s food? @@

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  • March 23, 2009 at 12:36 am
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    Huai Bin,
    Hahha for the win! 😛

    Jade Zheng,
    Hahhaa I have no idea! 😛

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  • March 23, 2009 at 9:45 am
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    Aiyah, I’ve just bought tickets to Krabi in May! Ish…

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  • March 23, 2009 at 9:56 am
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    eiling,
    Jumpa di sana! 😛

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  • March 23, 2009 at 11:32 am
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    beer and junk food… damn it… do u have to do this on monday!?

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  • March 23, 2009 at 1:40 pm
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    aeroplane1234,
    I’m sorry, dude. 😛

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  • March 23, 2009 at 6:54 pm
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    wah look is that desmond!

    ky when you go to krabi are u buying us souvenirs!

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  • March 23, 2009 at 10:47 pm
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    aud,
    OK I buy you cheap cheap wan 😛

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  • March 24, 2009 at 7:45 am
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    not a big fan of beer dude…makes my stomach bloat…but nice to meet u and eiling in cinema on dragon ball screening;-)

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  • March 24, 2009 at 9:16 am
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    breadpitt,
    Yah dude, nice to meet you too. 😀

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  • March 29, 2009 at 10:15 pm
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    i went there too.. i like the extra chilled heineken..

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  • March 30, 2009 at 8:38 pm
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    yt,
    Yahh super chilled, very nice. 😀

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  • March 4, 2010 at 9:46 am
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    Am from Nsukka in Enugu state.Barcelona lifted uefa champion trumphy three times,in 1992,2006 and 2009 and manchenster united lifted it for three times, in 1968,1999 and 2009

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