Plot Synopsis

CHUG follows Zane Lamprey as he travels the world by train, exploring the greatest drinking destinations as well as the customs and cultures that they have inspired. Zane imbibes with the locals, gives a first-hand look at what it's like to drink in each locale, and breaks down where in the world all the ingredients in each drink were derived from. In each 30-minute episode, Zane journeys to a different location, including: Kuala Lumpur, where an expert mixologist whips him up a unique cocktail made with Malaysian ingredients; Sydney, where he visits one of the oldest pubs in the city and shares a few brews with his tour guides, who reveal the pub's felonious history; Fiji, where he attends a local island drinking ritual that has been passed down for generations -- and becomes an honorary member of the tribe chief's family; Vienna, where he explores Viennese coffee with a kick -- in a coffeehouse believed to be the birthplace of cafe culture; and other destinations like Rome and Budapest. CHUG was successfully funded on Kickstarter on May 31, 2013, raising $91,804 more than its $500,000 goal.