https://www.scmp.com/rss/330823/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Squid Game may be over (for now) but South Korea keeps churning out the hits. The latest is Single’s Inferno, a dating show that’s something of a mix between Love Island and Terrace House. Since launching on Netflix in December 2021, the show has taken the world by storm and ranked among the top three programmes in Hong Kong, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan and Malaysia. Of course, it’s not just K-dramas and K-pop groups that have soared in popularity over the years. So too has the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3162552/how-do-you-drink-somaek-koreas-favourite-cocktail-k-drama?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3162552/how-do-you-drink-somaek-koreas-favourite-cocktail-k-drama?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 07 Jan 2022 21:00:12 +0000 Talk about beer and you would think it’s countries like Germany, the UK or the US that drinks the most beer. But that list is actually topped by China.  In fact, the country’s beer culture is going strong. Many provinces and cities make their own beer. Beijing is known for its Yanjing Beer. In Qingdao, there is Tsingtao Beer, while Hangzhou has Cheerday Beer, Xinjiang has Wusu Beer, and Shenyang has Snow Beer.  Chinese beer is known for being light and refreshing. The beers usually have an... https://www.scmp.com/culture/why-chinas-beer-so-different-drink-china-e4/article/3145738?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/culture/why-chinas-beer-so-different-drink-china-e4/article/3145738?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 20 Aug 2021 04:30:02 +0000 Chef Jowett Yu’s pairing of grilled New Zealand fatty lamb ribs and an especially brewed beer has been years in the making. Years ago in China, the Hong Kong restaurateur had eaten lamb ribs at Guanguanji, a restaurant in Shanghai. The lamb had been slathered in cumin, fennel and chilli powder, and he had wanted to wash it all down with an ice-cold beer – which the restaurant did not serve. Now, however, Yu has finally been able to marry the two together. Dad Bod, a beer brewed in Hong Kong by... https://www.scmp.com/food/hong-kong-brewers-pair-beer-chinese-food/article/3041937?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/food/hong-kong-brewers-pair-beer-chinese-food/article/3041937?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 13 Dec 2019 09:53:52 +0000 Outside of China, Tsingtao has a reputation for being that watery Chinese lager served in an amber green bottle with a red and gold insignia. The brand is to China as Budweiser is to America. They’re both mild, neutral lagers to be had when there’s not much else available. And if your alcohol tolerance is high enough, you might be able to drink it like water. Yet for many Chinese people, Tsingtao is a comfort beer. “When we travel, we’ll try beers from all over the world, but we find Tsingtao... https://www.scmp.com/food/tsingtao-beer-japanese-german-origins/article/3025885?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/food/tsingtao-beer-japanese-german-origins/article/3025885?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 05 Sep 2019 14:05:07 +0000 Young Master is one of the oldest and largest craft breweries in Hong Kong making local brews. But what exactly makes a beer local? We went inside their factory in Hong Kong. https://www.scmp.com/videos/what-makes-craft-beer-local/article/3000568?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/videos/what-makes-craft-beer-local/article/3000568?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 23 Jan 2019 07:56:32 +0000 This province used to be one of the most economically poor regions in China. But recently, a thriving middle class has formed, along with a thirst for craft beer. Here’s why. https://www.scmp.com/videos/why-chinese-city-thirsty-craft-beer/article/3000084?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/videos/why-chinese-city-thirsty-craft-beer/article/3000084?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 19 Sep 2018 02:28:27 +0000 Yunnan is one of China’s most biodiverse provinces. This Chinese craft brewery is all about that and uses the local flora to make their beer. Written by: Clarissa Wei Voiceover: Clarissa Wei Featuring: Yun Brewery Produced by: Clarissa Wei Shot by: Lui Chen Edited by: Mario Chui Mastered by: Victor Peña https://www.scmp.com/food/craft-beer-local-chinese-ingredients/article/2160026?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/food/craft-beer-local-chinese-ingredients/article/2160026?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 16 Aug 2018 09:00:30 +0000