Blogs
Nelson Molina Wins the 6th Bartenders’ Brawl
On Saturday, October 12, Nelson Molina was chosen as the top bartender during the Autentico Aruba Culinary Festival. The 6th edition of island lifestyle blog When in Aruba’s Bartenders’ Brawl was a Main Stage event and a co-production with the Aruba Tourism Authority. The event brought eight of Aruba’s best bartenders to the stage to showcase their mixology magic to a panel of judges that included celebrity bartender Kate Gerwin, a master mixologist, sommelier, and television personality.
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Balashi Brewhouse’s Lucky 13!
At the heart of making the island’s signature and top-selling beer is a crew that is lean, mean, and filled with passion and pride. Thirteen team members synergize in the brewhouse to produce Balashi Brewery’s portfolio of beers, including Chill, Magic Mango, and the beer that started it all 25 years ago—Balashi.
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Magic Mango’s Beach Cuisine Favorites
Aruba has some of the best beaches in the world, and many are home to casually cool beach restaurants. Elevated beach cuisine paired with the tropical flavors of Aruba’s island lager, Magic Mango, and spectacular views bring foodies a true taste of culinary paradise! Here, we share a few of our favorite spots for island beach cuisine.
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Stay Chill and Beat the Summer Heat
Most locals are fairly acclimated to Aruba’s year-round warm weather, but the summertime heat just seems to have that extra intensity and humidity that can be over the top, even for seasoned islanders. This summer is heating up a bit earlier than usual, so be mindful and take care when you are out and about with these beat-the-heat tips:
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THOUSANDS ENJOYED THE RETURN OF THE FLIP FLOP FESTIVAL 2024
Saturday night, after a six-year absence, another edition of the Flip Flop Festival took place, presented by Chill Beer and Elite Empire Entertainment. From early on, thousands of people gathered at Harbor Arena to enjoy a festival with various musical performances, both local and international. We must mention that there were also visitors from abroad who either traveled specifically for this event or were already in Aruba.
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Cheers to our Aruban Community! Another Astounding Achievement in Bottle Recycling
Aruba, you’ve done it again, and it goes to show that good habits are worth keeping! Balashi Brewery was delighted when an impressive 78% of Balashi, Chill, and Magic Mango empties were returned in 2023. And now that the first quarter bottle-return numbers are in for 2024, the brewery is thrilled to announce that the return number has increased to 83%!
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