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South Korea mulls tax hike on imported beer

July 26, 2018 admin Craft Beer

South Korea is mulling an increase in taxes on imported beer to create “fairer competition” with local breweries, raising concerns among consumers who fear imminent

AB InBev takes control of Bud sales in Japan

July 26, 2018 admin Craft Beer

TOKYO — Anheuser-Busch InBev, the world’s largest beer maker, is making a big push into the Japanese market, taking Budweiser sales into its own hands

Taiwanese startups you should know about: Part 5

Taiwanese startups you should know about, Taihu Brewing

July 21, 2018 admin Craft Beer

In the final of our series of Taiwanese startups we we hear about Taihu Brewing, a four year year old brewer of of craft beer

Will Travel for Craft Beer: 8 Luxury Hotels that Brew Their Own

July 19, 2018 admin Craft Beer

Craft beer is the new fine wine, with everyone thinking about hops terroir and eager to try the local IPA wherever they travel. Now savvy

Hops in the hútongs: China’s craft beer champions

July 17, 2018 admin Craft Beer

From the alleyways of Běijīng to the Tibetan highlands, independent brewing is on the rise in the world’s most populous nation. When we think of

Enterprising Aomori apple farmer pivots to boutique hard cider

July 16, 2018 admin Craft Beer

On a steamy June afternoon, the apple trees in the Tsugaru region of Aomori Prefecture are laden with fruit. Now, the young apples are hard

Psychiatrist using craft beer to brew up jobs for those with disabilities

July 16, 2018 admin Craft Beer

KYOTO — A psychiatrist is bringing together agriculture and social welfare here to create job opportunities for those with disabilities — all through organic craft

Sudachi Gose Junichi Furukawa and Thomas Bleigh

Spring Valley Brewery launches Sudachi Ace Gose in collaboration with Widmer Brothers Brewing

July 15, 2018 admin Craft Beer

TOKYO, July 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Spring Valley Brewery Co., Ltd (SVB), a subsidiary company of Kirin Brewery Company, will begin supplying Sudachi Ace Gose,

Co-founder of Great Leap Brewing on China’s craft beer market

July 11, 2018 admin Craft Beer

To discuss the increased demand for craft beers in China, CGTN’s Elaine Reyes spoke with Liu Fang, co-founder of Great Leap Brewing, the first craft

Japanese brewery expands business, taking notes from American craft beer brewer

July 11, 2018 admin Craft Beer

American craft beer imports are on the rise in Japan, and a small Japanese craft beer brewery is taking advantage of shifting beer tastes by

Cathay Pacific to Offer its Own Craft Beer Brand, Betsy Beer

July 7, 2018 admin Craft Beer

Starting March 1st, Cathay Pacific will be serving its own craft beer to first and business class passengers on flights between Hong Kong and the

Hong Kong Craft Beer Small-Group Tour

July 7, 2018 admin Craft Beer

Check out the craft breweries of Hong Kong during a behind-the-scenes beer tour. With a local guide, you’ll visit the breweries of Black Kite, Little Creatures, and

Best Beer Breweries in Hong Kong

July 6, 2018 admin Craft Beer

Over the last few years there has been a massive surge in breweries in Hong Kong. We have put together the full list of those

inCiderJapan’s Lee Reeve

July 6, 2018 admin Craft Beer

For many, mainly British, teenagers – their first foray into the world of alcohol is through cider. Strongbow, Merrydown, Old English – are names which

Soak Your Weekend With 200+ Beers at the Imbeer China International Craft Beer Fest, Jul 7-8

July 6, 2018 admin Craft Beer

It’s getting sweaty, eh. The solution? Beers, beers, lots of beers provided by the Third Imbeer China International Craft Beer Festival. This year’s event once

Clevelander helps lead craft brewing revolution in China

July 5, 2018 admin Craft Beer

By Jim Sweeney Like many home brewers, Carl Setzer started brewing beer because he was looking for a hobby, and he knew he could make

Hong Kong’s craft beer sector grows, but real prize may be economic zone in mainland

July 5, 2018 admin Craft Beer

HONG KONG — The number of craft beer brewers in Hong Kong has risen to more than 35 from none five years ago and many

The Potential of Japan’s World-renowned Craft Beer

July 2, 2018 admin Craft Beer

Craft beers are gaining popularity, with a clear distinction from mass-produced beers and a focus on personalized aromas and bitterness to be leisurely enjoyed. The

The Booth Brewing Releases EurekaSeoul Hop Ale with Huell Melon

July 1, 2018 admin Craft Beer

The Booth Brewing Releases EurekaSeoul Hop Ale with Huell Melon (Eureka, CA) – The Booth Brewing will be releasing their fourth edition of their

AB InBev Commits To Solar Power In China

July 1, 2018 admin China, Craft Beer, East Asia

We can get snarky about Big Beer here at American Craft Beer. So it’s only fair that we applaud global entities like AB InBev for

In Search of the Perfect Pint: a Guide to Japanese Craft Beers

July 1, 2018 admin Craft Beer

Scottish stereotype though it may be, I like a drink now and again. When it comes to drinking beer, I will freely admit, I have

Bar Q88 – cocktail bar at JW Marriott Hong Kong

June 25, 2018 admin Craft Beer

Polished mixology featured at classic hotel bar – signatures channel a 1950’s and 60’s theme Located on the lobby level within the JW Marriott Hong

Made in Hong Kong: tea-infused craft beers at city’s smallest microbrewery

June 23, 2018 admin Craft Beer

The hollow rattling and grinding of machinery intensifies as I walk down the corridor in a Kwai Chung industrial building towards the entrance of Tai

The Booth Brewing Independence Day EurekaSeoul Citra Hop Ale

June 23, 2018 admin Craft Beer, South Korea

(Eureka, CA) – The Booth Brewing Co. (“The Booth”) is releasing a special edition of EurekaSeoul Citra Hop Ale this week. In honor of Independence

The Woman Bringing Craft Beer to China

June 23, 2018 admin Craft Beer

One woman is on a mission to introduce Chinese palates to small-batch European beers. Culture Trip spoke to Jennytha Raj, co-founder of Drinking Buddies, about

14 ways to serve better beer

June 23, 2018 admin Asia, Craft Beer

Carefully curating what you craft you have on draught is daft it you’re not taking care of the product you’re pouring. By Jonathan White. 01

A guide to Korean alcohol

June 16, 2018 admin Asia, Craft Beer, East Asia, South Korea

When you think of Korean alcohol, one image instantly comes to mind: the green bottle. In just about every Korean show, you will find the main characters indulging in

The best craft beer bars and shops in Hong Kong

June 16, 2018 admin Asia, Craft Beer, East Asia, Hong Kong

We have gone and listed all of the best craft beers bars in Hong Kong below and trust us there are lots and the list

Scots distillery to open Beijing’s first gin bar

June 16, 2018 admin Asia, China, Craft Beer, East Asia

A Scots firm is to open the first-ever dedicated gin bar in Beijing. A brand-new venue to the popular Chaoyang District of Beijing, the Pickering’s

Brewery Tour

June 16, 2018 admin Craft Beer

There’s a lot going on at Lucky Dawgs Brewery. If you want to see it all, we’ll pull back the curtains for you. We’ve designed

Skoll Hosting 1st Craft Beer Festival this Weekend

June 16, 2018 admin Craft Beer

Skoll A tap takeover event highlighting more than a dozen Korean craft breweries is set for June 15 through 17 at Skoll in Seomyeon. The

Made in Hong Kong: tea-infused craft beers at city’s smallest microbrewery

June 16, 2018 admin Craft Beer

Henry Wu at the Tai Wai Beer microbrewery in Kwai Chung. Pictures: Jonathan Wong The hollow rattling and grinding of machinery intensifies as I walk

Clear Beer is (Almost) Here!

June 14, 2018 admin Craft Beer

In Japan, drinking alcohol has much less social stigma than in many countries. It is entirely appropriate, or for many businessmen even mandatory, to drink

Korea Craft Beer Show – Daegu – July

June 12, 2018 admin Asia, Craft Beer, East Asia, South Korea

Daegu is well known as “Dae-frica” due to its higher summer temperature compared to other cities in Korea. To combat the heat, cool down with

Barista Beer Series

June 12, 2018 admin Asia, Craft Beer, East Asia, Hong Kong

“Barista Beer” is a Hong Kong handcrafted coffee beer, produced by a local coffee roastery – Espresso Alchemy and a local brewery – Lab Brewer.

Brands must localise and adopt a local flavour in order to succeed in China

June 12, 2018 admin Asia, China, Craft Beer, East Asia

Brands such as P&G and Unilever are struggling in China because the organisational structures do not enable localisation, according to Kantar Consulting’s North Asia managing

Night owls finding more fun places to roost

June 10, 2018 admin Craft Beer, Japan

The Yomiuri Shimbun Two hotel guests on a tour led by an OMO ranger, right, have a drink at a craft beer bar in Tokyo.

Inside Taiwan’s Craft Beer Renaissance | Travel | Smithsonian

June 10, 2018 admin Craft Beer

On a formerly abandoned gravel field in the city of Yilan, along Taiwan’s northeastern coast, a craft brewery thrives. Both Taiwanese locals and foreign visitors—many

Young Master Brewery

June 10, 2018 admin Craft Beer

Our Story Young Master Brewery opened its doors in December 2013 and kick-started the craft-brewing movement in Hong Kong. Right from inception, our mission has

Beijing Brewery Tours

June 10, 2018 admin Craft Beer

Fly through the streets of Beijing on our Lost Plate Tuktuks for an all-inclusive visit to Beijing’s best brewery taprooms ! Our small group tours

Korea: The road from soju to craft beer

June 9, 2018 admin Craft Beer

Korea is a country known for its rapid development and the capital Seoul is a city in which the landscape is forever changing. A walk

Jing-A Brewing

June 9, 2018 admin Craft Beer

京A Brewing Co. is the brainchild of Kris and Alex, two North American guys and long-time Beijingers with a passion for great beer. One cold

Seoul Home-brew

June 9, 2018 admin Craft Beer

SEOUL HOMEBREW Seoul Homebrew is the first store front home-brew supply store and distribution center in S. Korea. We are committed to serving our customers

Taking the Plunge: Learning To Homebrew With Seoul Homebrew Shop

June 9, 2018 admin Craft Beer

Have you ever had a moment where, after years of going back and forth, hemming and hawing, you finally take the plunge and do something

Drink and Feast! 2018 Beer Gardens in Tokyo’s Department Stores

June 5, 2018 admin Craft Beer

You’ll find Tokyu Department Store ’s main location in an area often called “ Shibuya ‘s Backside.” It’s a neighborhood famous for being stylish and

Tokyo Nightlife: Shibuya Bar Hopping with Magical Trip

June 4, 2018 admin Craft Beer

My love for Tokyo nightlife is no secret. I spent almost four months living in Tokyo last year, and one of my favorite things to

Blood, Sweat and Beers: How China’s Craft Beer Scene Got Complicated

May 29, 2018 admin Craft Beer

Xiao Biar remembers exactly where he was the first time he tried craft beer. It was 2004, and he was at a food exhibition in

Quick Hits – Craft Beer Emerges In China, Celebrating A Classic Sour And More!

May 27, 2018 admin Craft Beer

The beer biz never sleeps at American Craft Beer. And here’s some more of what’s been happening in the beer world, while you were binge

Will Chinese-Made Craft Alcohol Ever Take Off?

May 20, 2018 admin Craft Beer

Think of ‘made in China’ spirits, and baijiu, that notoriously pungent and potent white liquor, springs to mind. But as has been the case with

China develops taste for craft beer

May 20, 2018 admin Craft Beer

Participants inspect brewing equipment this week at the 2018 Craft Beer of China Exhibition in Shanghai, where brewers networked and shared tips on the latest

Rise of Chinese middle class fuels interest in craft beers

May 19, 2018 admin Craft Beer

In this Thursday, May 17, 2018, photo, a woman drinks beer at the 2018 Craft Beer of China Exhibition in Shanghai. Hundreds of craft beer

Setting a New Foundation — Stone to Open Taproom in China

May 17, 2018 admin Craft Beer

photo by Matthew Curtis With facilities on both U.S. coasts and Berlin, Stone Brewing will extend its physical presence into China this summer when it