Singapore’s elite hipsters are now queuing for the privilege of paying $42 for a drink that smells like a wet Golden Retriever.

Timothy Tan spent his entire monthly transport allowance on a single glass of "artisanal" fermenting sludge yesterday.

The beverage, reportedly infused with the "essence of a gentrified alleyway," cost more than a three-course meal at a Michelin-starred hawker stall.

Despite the liquid bearing the visual consistency of stagnant pond water, Timothy insisted the "hoppy notes" justified his impending homelessness.

"Wah lau, this one got very deep profile leh, taste like salted egg and feet but in a premium way," Timothy said while vibrating.

"Siao eh, it’s not just beer, it’s a status symbol that happens to taste like earwax," his friend Marcus added.

The bar plans to launch a $65 "Longkang Water" Stout next month to further test the absolute limits of local stupidity.