5 top Hong Kong beer brands for you to try on International Beer Day
Let’s be honest, a pint tastes best fresh from hop to glass and, thanks to a host of enterprising microbreweries, the city’s craft beer scene is now thriving
Beertopia is in its seventh year, and with other events such as the Summer Beer Festival popping up around town, the craft brew scene in Hong Kong has really taken off. Beer tastes best when brewed fresh, so here are some local beer brands for you to try on International Beer Day (the first Friday of every August), or on any other day of the year.
Lion Rock Brewery
Named after an iconic 80s song Below the Lion Rock, performed by the legendary Roman Tam, Lion Rock Brewery want their label to embody the Hong Kong spirit. So it’s no surprise their beers are named after Cantonese idioms such as the Expendables Imperial IPA or Lady in Red, which is a punny take on Anita Mui’s 80s hit Blazing Red Lips. One of their signature beers is the Grandmaestro IPA, an American-style IPA with a balanced bitter and hoppy taste alongside some fragrances of fruit.
Deadman Brewery
Gerry Kuo, a full-time aviation pilot, started brewing beer at home several years ago because he missed the craft beer scene in his home country, Canada. His friends loved his product and actually pitched in to ensure he made enough beer in his batches to supply them too. Things picked up when those friends posted Deadman on social media, and Kuo finally decided to take the operation seriously and move into a commercial space. Despite being offered funding by investors, Kuo still operates Deadman privately with his partner, allowing them to do business free of any pressure to make money. You can be sure that this brew is made with love.
Young Master Brewery
