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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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KYOTO — A psychiatrist is bringing together agriculture and social welfare here to create job opportunities for those with disabilities — all through organic craft
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TOKYO, July 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Spring Valley Brewery Co., Ltd (SVB), a subsidiary company of Kirin Brewery Company, will begin supplying Sudachi Ace Gose,
Read moreCo-founder of Great Leap Brewing on China’s craft beer market
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
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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
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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
Read moreHong Kong Craft Beer Small-Group Tour
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
Read moreBest Beer Breweries in Hong Kong
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
Read moreinCiderJapan’s Lee Reeve
For many, mainly British, teenagers – their first foray into the world of alcohol is through cider. Strongbow, Merrydown, Old English – are names which
Read moreSoak Your Weekend With 200+ Beers at the Imbeer China International Craft Beer Fest, Jul 7-8
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
Read moreClevelander helps lead craft brewing revolution in China
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
Read moreHong Kong’s craft beer sector grows, but real prize may be economic zone in mainland
HONG KONG — The number of craft beer brewers in Hong Kong has risen to more than 35 from none five years ago and many
Read moreThe Potential of Japan’s World-renowned 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
Read moreThe Booth Brewing Releases EurekaSeoul Hop Ale with Huell Melon
The Booth Brewing Releases EurekaSeoul Hop Ale with Huell Melon (Eureka, CA) – The Booth Brewing will be releasing their fourth edition of their
Read moreAB InBev Commits To Solar Power In China
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
Read moreIn Search of the Perfect Pint: a Guide to Japanese Craft Beers
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
Read moreBar Q88 – cocktail bar at JW Marriott Hong Kong
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
Read moreMade in Hong Kong: tea-infused craft beers at city’s smallest microbrewery
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
Read moreThe Booth Brewing Independence Day EurekaSeoul Citra Hop Ale
(Eureka, CA) – The Booth Brewing Co. (“The Booth”) is releasing a special edition of EurekaSeoul Citra Hop Ale this week. In honor of Independence
Read moreThe Woman Bringing Craft Beer to China
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
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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
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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
Read moreThe best craft beer bars and shops in 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
Read moreScots distillery to open Beijing’s first gin bar
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
Read moreBrewery Tour
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
Read moreSkoll Hosting 1st Craft Beer Festival this Weekend
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
Read moreMade in Hong Kong: tea-infused craft beers at city’s smallest microbrewery
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Read moreClear Beer is (Almost) Here!
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
Read moreKorea Craft Beer Show – Daegu – July
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
Read moreBarista Beer Series
“Barista Beer” is a Hong Kong handcrafted coffee beer, produced by a local coffee roastery – Espresso Alchemy and a local brewery – Lab Brewer.
Read moreBrands must localise and adopt a local flavour in order to succeed in China
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
Read moreNight owls finding more fun places to roost
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.
Read moreInside Taiwan’s Craft Beer Renaissance | Travel | Smithsonian
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
Read moreYoung Master Brewery
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
Read moreBeijing Brewery Tours
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
Read moreKorea: The road from soju to 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
Read moreJing-A Brewing
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
Read moreSeoul Home-brew
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
Read moreTaking the Plunge: Learning To Homebrew With Seoul Homebrew Shop
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
Read moreDrink and Feast! 2018 Beer Gardens in Tokyo’s Department Stores
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
Read moreTokyo Nightlife: Shibuya Bar Hopping with Magical Trip
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
Read moreBlood, Sweat and Beers: How China’s Craft Beer Scene Got Complicated
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
Read moreQuick Hits – Craft Beer Emerges In China, Celebrating A Classic Sour And More!
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
Read moreWill Chinese-Made Craft Alcohol Ever Take Off?
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
Read moreChina develops taste for 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
Read moreRise of Chinese middle class fuels interest in craft beers
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
Read moreSetting a New Foundation — Stone to Open Taproom in China
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
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