Oh, All the Beer (and Other Drinks) You Can Have at CBD Craft Beer Fest, Aug 25-27
Get ready for a brewtiful time during the first ever CBD Craft Beer Fest, coming up next weekend, Aug 25-27! If you haven’t yet, grab your tickets today!
And if you’re not thirsty, then prepare to be after this list providing a look at some of the vendors bringing beer to the fest. This isn’t a comprehensive list, though, as we’ll have more in store on Friday with a rundown of vendors serving alcohol and food.
Plus, we’re doing a giveaway for five pairs of FREE tickets to the Craft Beer Fest. Read on to see how you can win!
LIZAO CRAFTBREW 狸造精酿
Dedicated to brewing easy-drinking craft beer, Lizao will be bringing a total of eight beers to the fest. These include a number of takes on the IPA, plus interesting brews like their Hoppy Saison, Apricot Berliner Weisse, and two coffee beers. Chief amongst these is the Iced Americano Coffee Ale (image above), which, with espresso roasted on-site and added during brewing, results in a brown ale done up like an iced coffee and fit for a hot summer day.
AppenzellerBier 阿彭策尔精酿啤酒
Since 1886, and for five generations, the Locher family has been brewing Appenzeller Bier from the Appenzell region in northeastern Switzerland. The Brauerai Locher team are firm believers in craftmanship, the careful selection of raw materials, and sustainable production. But their success goes beyond just that. The people, the collaboration between departments, and the commitment of the employees have made the family-run company what it is today: a traditional, sustainable and innovative brewery that’s not just in the heart of the Appenzell, but also an official partner of the Swiss National Tourism Administration and a designated Swiss Airlines liquor brand.
Among the products they’re bringing, which include traditional beers, a number of modern takes like an IPA, as well as a non-alcoholic fruit beer option, the star of the show is the Appenzell Quöllfrisch Hell, a Helles-style lager – a pale golden, crisp version of a classic Bavarian lager – that’s slightly sweet on the palate with a creamy mouthfeel and bitter hoppy finish.
Master Gao 高大师啤酒
Founded in Nanjing in 2008, Master Gao Brewing Co. is one of the oldest craft breweries, and is an active member, advocate, and pusher of China’s craft beer movement. Master Gao’s motto, “Brew Free,” has become the ideological pursuit of the company as well as of craft beer in China as a whole. Along with a range of intriguing IPAs – including the Birdland Hazy, Freebird Hazy, and Three Little Birds Triple Hazy IPAs – they’ve got five others worth trying: Flamingo Fruit Sour Ale, Canary Fruit Sour Ale, Jasmine Tea Lager, one more IPA in the form of their Peach Sour Hazy IPA, and the Red Bayberry Fruit Tea Cider.
Hard Candy Cider 硬糖西打酒
If you’re a fan of cider, then Hard Candy Cider is the booth to visit. Hard Candy are crafters of sessionable ciders perfect for the time you’re in need of a refreshing, bubbly drink. They’ve packed a juicy blast into every bottle by brewing up a range of ciders that go beyond just traditional apple. These include flavors like berry & peach, blood orange, blackberry & passion fruit, and yet more adventurous flavors like ginger, elderflower, mulberry sorbet, and mango habanero. Of course, if you must insist on apple cider, they’ve got a crisp apple flavor (named very appropriately "Krisp Apple") on offer as well.
DaoBrew 道酿
With the tagline "civily brew, wildly grow", DaoBrew is bringing nine beers to the Fest that sound pretty wild, with names like Hamimelon Ale, Sea Salt Pomelo, Chengmsterdam Double IPA, Surfing in the Smooth Sour Ale Smoothie, they've got a bit to choose from. The one they think you should try, though, is the FUMO IPA, a dry, powerful rounded beer that combines a clean bitterness on the palate before welcoming in aromas of citrus and grapefruit, with some passion fruit thrown in for good measure. It's a beer worth savoring and sinking into.
#WAWABEER 哇哇兔酒站
WAWA makes beer under a simple motto: Make yourself at home by drinking with your brothers. They keep things simple with classic flavors and not much worry about names, like “It’s a German Wheat!”, “China Tea-Flavored Beer!”, and “Is It PUA or IPA?” Of all these, the beer they hope guests at Beer Fest will try is their “It’s a German Wheat!” It’s a draft beer made without sterilization or filtration, which retains the active yeast and ups the flavor. Plus, with just hops, yeast, water, and malt – they skip the barley malt – what results is a wheat based on the most traditional Bavarian style, with a warming aroma of bananas and cloves.
Brooklyn Brewery 布鲁克林精酿啤酒
Brooklyn Brewery has long been a representative brand of American craft beer. Since its inception in 1988, Brooklyn Brewery products have been known for their balance of creativity with respect for tradition. In 1994, the brewery welcomed renowned New York brewing expert Garret Oliver as brewing director, and linked beer and gourmet production together, setting a precedent for the field in the US.
Along with their classic Brooklyn Lager and Brooklyn Stonewall Inn IPA, they’ve got a newcomer coming to Beer Fest: the Brooklyn Pilsner Crisp Lager. They’ve poured the beating heart of Brooklyn into this unfiltered pilsner, layering clean malts with a balanced wave of bright hops, crowned by an instantly refreshing finish. It’s got toasty and spicy notes, and the subtle citrus hops make this brew an instant classic. The collision of lighting yellow and classic black, combined with graffiti elements, presents the Brooklyn identity and culture to all.
Arrow Factory Brewing 箭厂啤酒
From their brewpub on the banks of Liangma River, this local Beijing brewery does cold beer with a warm heart and lots of flavor. They’ll have some unexpected beers on tap over the weekend: A New Leaf NE IPA, Manmanlai Session IPA, Two Birds Lager, Raspberry Sour, and Well Ain’t That Just Peachy!
That doesn’t mean a classic has been forgotten, though, as the star of the show is the Seeing Double IPA, a rich and flavorful Double IPA crafted with a generous amount of tropical fruit-flavored Simcoe and Citra hops. Every sip brings with it a delightful bitterness and a symphony of complex hop aromas that intertwine on the palate, awakening the taste buds so they can experience the unique charm of a very American-style DIPA.
Beersmith 鲜啤吧
One of the most popular gastropubs in Beijing, Beersmith serves up beer that’s freshly brewed and stored on-site in the CBD. Beersmith will be bringing four classic craft beers: the South German Weiss, Italian Pilsner, I See You IPA and Hopsessed Hazy IPA, plus two summer new beers -- Lychee Lime Seltzer and Mango Dragon Fruited Kölsch. The Mango Dragon is a particular highlight.
Picture this: It’s the height of summer in Beijing, with the heat of the tropics seemingly here to stay. Given the balmy weather, a fruity session ale seems called for. Enter the Mango Dragon – an extremely clean and crisp pale ale fortified with a healthy dose of fresh NFC mango and dragon fruit juices, with enough of the latter for a bit of complexity plus a beautiful pink hue.
Trueman Brewing 楚门津酿
See the wise man and try to emulate him. Smell the nice beer and be reminded of Trueman. It’s with this that Trueman hopes their beers will stand out among the crowd, and if their menu is anything to go off of, they just might. The light beer is covered with the Cool Down Hoppy Lager, cider represented by the Blue Lychee Cider, dark beer gets to shine thanks to the Flipped Chocolate Milk Stout, gose and sour get a nod from the Kill Blood Orange Gose and Hurricane Sour Ale, respectively, and then there are the IPAs – GuiMao Double, Evolutionism New England, and the simply titled Elegant IPA.
Secret Route 秘密航线
Secret Route treats their beers like explorations into the unknown, like secret roads that no one else knows or has yet explored. The road they invite you to explore for Beer Fest is called Jack Storm, a West Coast Double IPA with a reddish copper body and persistent, fluffy foam. The double hopping results in high bitterness and a pronounced hoppy aroma full of pine and resinous notes. On the palate it’s persistent hop bitterness, but with strong and rich caramel malt on the finish. How’s that sound for a road trip?
GOU TAPROOM 苟市
With 77 taps on site, GOU TAPROOM is a leading brand in pet-friendly craft beer restaurants in Beijing. On the menu for the weekend, they’ll be bringing four beers: Tons of Raspberry Sour Ale, Rice Wine Infused Gose, Day Day New Double Hazy IPA, and the German Shepherd Wheat. A highlight for GOU is the Rice Wine Gose, a sour beer infused with Chinese-style rice wine and made in honor of Lumicang Hutong, the home of GOU TAPROOM and the original site of the national granary during the Ming and Qing dynasties.
Brew Chief Brewing 大酋良酝
In the Book of Rites, the official supervising wine-making was referred to as the Brew Chief. The Brew Chief was the head official in charge of brewing and making relevant policies related to brewing in ancient times. Keeping in mind the principles of this ancient official, Brew Chief Brewing seeks to combine Western beer brewing techniques with ancient techniques for present-day drinkers. This is represented by their roster: the Scholar Sour IPA, Visionary Hazy IPA, Golden Flower Weizen, Red Lips Haw Beijing Weisse, and the Sukhavati West Coast IPA.
Grand Millenium Hotel Beijing 千禧大酒店
Grand Millenium Hotel is bringing a few heavyweights to this weekend of boozing: Paulaner, Stella Artois, and Hoegaarden. The #1 beer brand from Munich, Paulaner has seen success in over 80 countries worldwide, with strong growth year after year and over 1 million hectoliters sold every year. Hoegaarden, from Belgium, is famous for its traditional Belgian Witbier (white beer). Finally, there’s Stella Artois, one of the best-selling beers in the world, from Leuven, Belgium. Stella Artois was originally only brewed during Christmastime for Leuven locals, which earned it the name “Christmas Star.”
Yogogo Discount Store 优购够跨境商品折扣仓
The store offering global goods in a one-stop shop is showcasing Kapuziner Kellerweizen. Discerning beer connoisseurs will find this naturally cloudy wheat beer particularly enjoyable. The addition of fine yeast, cultivated by the brewery itself, gives it classic top-fermented, fine notes, with a fruity flavor and reduced fizz that make it a nice Kapuziner specialty.
Ye Brewing 野鹅微醺
Hailing from Shijiazhuang, Ye Brewing has a simple philosophy: “wild, local, and natural.” The brewery aims to create good, natural, and creative beer with wild ideas, scientific and rigorous technology, and excellent selection of materials. The good beers they’ll be bringing are the Fragrance of Wuyue Tea Witbier, Nightingale Laval Black Cake Imperial Stout, Melon & Yogurt Berliner Weisse, and – the star of the weekend – the Green Rain DDH Hazy IPA.
To Ye Brewing, an IPA requires a balance of flavor composition and expression of ripe fruit and fresh herbs, an art in itself. And for this Hazy IPA, they’ve used a whole bunch of floral and herbal hops that’ve been double dry hopped at a low temperature to make sure the fresh herb flavors show up on the palate.
This in turn creates a drinking experience they can only describe as the herbaceousness of a walk on a damp trail in the mountains after a fresh rain. The tropical fruit flavors emerge like the sun in the mid- to late afternoon, blending together in a full and balanced way.
Boltcraft 脱缰精酿
“Sail in life, hail in peace” is the phrase this avant-garde craft beer brand lives by. It’s an attitude that’s brought in a few recognitions for the beers they’ll have at Beer Fest, like the CBC Award winning All-Seeing IPA and Out of Control Tropical IPA. These will be there along with the Mountains and Seas Belgian Wheat, the Crops Lager Pilsner, and the Martian Double IPA.
To Boltcraft, the Martian is an interesting alien. It’s brewed with Citrus and Mosaic hops, with a stormy aroma and minute-long aftertaste. The beer is inspired by humanity’s efforts to reach Mars, where harsh windstorms are known to prowl, resulting in wonderful consequences.
LIONK Craft Brew 狮王精酿
LIONK is committed to the pursuit of pure craft brewing as an art, not just the process of brewing, but the continuous pursuit of excellence in creation. Through real-time innovation, they’re able to create a pleasing taste, so every sip contains infinite flavor.
In Chinese culture, the lion symbolizes confidence, wisdom, and strength, as well as growth, prosperity, and longevity. Yanjing Group chose to name the brand LIONK aiming to build it into a new generation of craft beer masters focused on quality creating craft beer more in line with Chinese tastes.
The quality beer they’ll be showing off at the Fest is the Lao Pao’er Session IPA, crafted using Citra hops imported from the US, emitting a golden hue and accompanied by a rich, delicate foam and moderate bitterness. This IPA highlights the elegant and robust characteristics of American hops without being too overpowering, clocking in at just 4.1 percent ABV and allowing aromas of citrus, fruit, and floral notes to shine through.
Wild Kite 野风筝
One of Beijing’s youngest brewpubs, Wild Kite has slowly made a name for itself since it opened back in September of 2021. They are bringing seven of their wild brews to try, with favorites like the Sunset Blvd West Coast IPA and the Autumn Scenery Belgian Wit, as well as some notables like the Catch Cocoa & Cherry Lager, New Zealand Coasttline NZ Hop Pilsner, and HuangHuang’s Submarine DDH IPA.
The latter is a masterpiece created for those who may not have heard the famous Beatles song, who may not have read 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, and who might not even know about the world’s first nuclear submarine, but who should really get to know Masami Nagazawa of Dongcheng District. Just like Huanghuang, this beer is approachable yet full of passion. They invite you to join them on Yellow Yellow’s submarine and explore a big, vast, double dry hopped ocean of beer.
ANYTOP 安益达
ANYTOP has decades of beer industry supply chain experiences, providing high quality, cost-effective, unfiltered, and unpasteurized fresh beer. To the Fest they bring three simple brews: the Pilsner, the Session IPA, and the Milk Stout. Out of these, the Pilsner is their favorite, which takes as a base the tradition of the pale crisp beer first brewed in the city of Pilsen in the Czech Republic long ago, and adds to it specialty New Zealand hops, using traditional beer-making techniques to make this a nice thirst-quenching beer.
Barublackhat
Barublackhat comes to the Fest by way of Japan, not far from Sapporo, in Hokkaido, to be exact, where it first moved in 2009. Barublack’s beer, called Slow Brew, is made using only wheat from this region of Japan, and unlike typical beer restaurants, it’s designed to be like a simple bar from which you can watch your glass filled from a golden faucet. Keeping with this simple presentation, they brew a simple, five percent ABV wheat that’s organic and easily drinkable.
Malt Tiger 麦芽虎
This gastropub is focused on quality handmade beer and American “low and slow” smoked barbecue. For their lineup they’ve got the I Need You Green Apple Berliner Weisse, Gai Xia Ge Hoppy Lager, Shen Nong IPA, Clear Sky Hazy IPA, A Little Sunlight Coffee Rum Porter, and, on the non-alcoholic side of things, a Sea Salt Plum Soda Water.
Their showcase beer is the Gai Xia Ge Hoppy Lager, brewed with only four ingredients: water, malt, hops, and yeast. This hoppy lager boasts strong citrus and tropical hop notes, making it a nice refreshing brew to drink on a hot summer’s day.
Slowboat Brewing 悠航鲜啤
Founded in 2011 in the mountains outside Beijing, Slowboat brews beers in small batches only, to ensure optimal freshness. Creativity, purpose, and passion are put into each of the 90 different beers they brew each year. If you’re in Beijing, they invite you to stop by one of their brewpubs or taprooms, where they normally have 20 fresh beers on tap. As an additional convenience to beer lovers, Slowboat’s fresh canned beers can now be enjoyed no matter where you are in China.
Slowboat has on offer at the Fest the classic Monkey’s Fist Imperial IPA, joined by a few newbies including the Bingtang Hulu Wheat, Sanya Bay DDH Hazy Coconut IPA, and the Slow-Cari Sweat Gose. But the beer they really want you to consider is the YōuYōu LèLè Cheese Tea Beer: Blueberry Coconut. For those out of the loop, the YōuYōu LèLè Cheese Tea Beer is a wildly delicious and complex dessert of a beer soured with Slowboat’s homegrown culture, dosed with milk sugar, blended with jasmine tea and packed with a rotating selection of fruit puree – this time being blueberry and coconut – with a nice dash of sea salt.
RUHR x Golden Hill 鲁尔精酿×秋山艾尔
RUHR Brewing is doing a little team up with Golden Hill Ale House, and they’re coming down from Liangmaqiao to serve up some brews and food at the Fest. Their teamup has resulted in a number of brews, including their Fruit Yogurt Berliner Weisse. Ten tropical fruit flavors are added to a Berlin sour wheat base, resulting in citrus, passion fruit, and floral notes with a boost of yogurt creaminess.
PandaBrew 熊猫精酿
Founded in 2013 by two overseas returnees with a passion for beer making, PandaBrew has since become one of the most recognizable bottled craft beers in China, boasting outrageous flavors like their Outlaw Dried Tangerine Peel Wit, Panda Eyes Honey Ale, and Safe Date Ginger Golden Ale. They’re bringing the aforementioned classics with them to Beer Fest, available on tap (Outlaw and Panda Eyes) or bottled (all three).
Along with these, they’ve got six total beers on tap and in bottles, as well as three in slim cans. Of all these, the Xiaomei Strawberry Seasalt Gose (bottled) is their favorite. A strawberry and sea salt-flavored sour, this beer has a hint of bread sweetness, with ample sourness as well as notes of coriander, grass, and wood.
HUZI Craft Beer 虎滋精酿餐吧
HUZI is a recently opened retro American-style beer bar in Beijing. Their fat and cute tiger logo symbolizes the guilt-free enjoyment of a tasty craft beer and American fusion food. They serve up their signature burgers, fries, and, of course, craft beer, all day long.
The three beers on their menu are the Awakening Double IPA, Coconut and Pineapple Beer, and a Barley Wine. Of these, they’d especially like you to consider the Awakening DIPA, loaded with extra hops, malt, barley, wheat, mango juice, and pineapple juice for a very fruity take on a strong IPA, and clocking in at eight percent ABV.
TSINGTAO1903 Taproom 青岛1903酒馆
A brand under Tsingtao Beer, TSINGTAO1903 Taproom inherits the national beer culture of Tsingtao, carried since its establishment way back in 1903. At the TSINGTAO1903 Taproom, beer enthusiasts can enjoy fresh beer in creative flavors and styles, as well as perfect food to pair with said brews.
Tsingtao is bringing four beers to the Fest: the Brew Master Raw, Classic IPA, Pilsner, and Blanc Wheat. Of these, the Brew Master Raw, a limited beer previously only exclusive to brewers and Tsingtao Beer Museum visitors, is the most interesting. With a shelf life of only seven days, it’s unfiltered with a rich foam, and offers a smooth and robust taste complemented by a delightful malt aroma. Free from pasteurization and additives, it contains live yeast cultures and a variety of vitamins, promoting a healthy digestive system.
BURGE’S BISTRO & BAR 小伯格酒馆
True, Relax, and Soft are three words that make up the core business philosophy of BURGE’S Bistro & Bar. BURGE’S is committed to restoring the ideal of the European street tavern, respecting the taste and characteristics of each ingredient, and making guests feel as if they’ve been transported to the alleys of Europe, enjoying a delightful experience brought on by fine alcohol and food. BURGE'S will be embracing the feeling of Europe by bringing out their BURGE’S WHEAT BEER for Fest goers to enjoy.
Vangergeeten 万多吉
Vandergeeten imports from a large number of breweries into China for more than 30 years; some will be joining our Beer Fest. Mahou a Spanish brewery with over 130 years of history and the largest Brewery in Spain. Lindemans from Belgium, one of the oldest Lambic beer makers. Founders Brewing Company one of the most prestigious American craft brewery with over 20 years of history and a knack for good IPAs. Collective Arts Brewing from Canada, whose cans change every four months to feature different artists from around the world.
They’ve got 17 beers on draft, in cans, or bottles between them, with classics like LIndemans Kriek and Founders Breakfast Stout, as well as Chimay, Zeffer, and many more. There are three beers that are very special, though: the aforementioned Breakfast Stout, the Mahou x Founders Session IPA, and the Collective Arts Beyond Reason Micro Pale Ale.
First, it’s time for breakfast. The Breakfast Stout is brewed with flaked oats, bitter and imported chocolates, and two kinds of coffee to be the coffee lover’s consummate beer. The Mahou x Founders Session IPA is a beer with all the aroma and flavor of an IPA, but one that’s also refreshing and drinkable, with nuances of stone fruit, currants, citrus, and pine prominent against a floral background. Finally, there’s the Micro Pale, a light, easy drinking beer made with Mosaic and Citra hops – great for pairing with a lengthy lunch.
GREAT LEAP 大跃啤酒
Founded in Beijing in 2010, Great Leap has been a capital staple for quite some time. They might be old timers, but they like to stick to a young mindset: “Take a great leap when you are young and passionate.” Great Leap is bringing some classics and newbies with them to the Fest. Their menu is as follows: Hidden Noble Session IPA, Silver Needle White Ale, Honey Ma Gold Ale, Urban Forest IPL, and a non-alcoholic ginger soda.
Of these, the most classic is their flagship Honey Ma Gold. It’s an easy drinking ale enlivened by floral Sichuan peppercorns and local honey from an apiary near the Great Wall. Honey Ma Gold was Great Leap’s first brew and still their proudest creation. It was also the winner of the 2014 Asia Beer Cup Silver Medal.
Toastin’ Bistro 犟进酒小酒馆
Seeking to enjoy and maximize the joy brought by beer, Toastin’ Bistro is bringing two distinct beers to pair with their food: a Czech Saaz Pilsner, and a West Coast Amber IPA. The former is a highlight, brewed following an authentic Czech recipe with Pilsen malt and Saaz hops from the Czech Republic. It’s a perfect replica of the most popular lager style in the world.
PartnersBrew 伙伴部落
Together with Wigram in New Zealand, Metalman in Ireland, КАТЮША in Russia, and Deseveaux in Beligum, PartnersBrew has teamed up with these brands and their top brew masters to provide retro brews for a new generation. And theretro brews they’ve got are a European Peach Kombucha, Love Story Lactic Acid Bacteria Cider, Cherry Cider, Czar Stout, a New England IPA, and a Retro Strong Ale. Dubbed Dracarys after the phrase muttered by Daenerys Targaryen in Game of Thrones, this strong ale is made with an old recipe and process lending it rich complex flavors of barley, nuts, and fruits with a nice alcoholic backbone.
Hidden Beauty 隐果关系
It’s “no caffeine, no brewing” for this brand, who’s bringing their Colombian Santa Marta Coffee Ice Pear Saison to the Fest. This brew, made in collaboration with 10th Masters Cup Grand Champion Ma Haitao, was selected in the 2022 Masters Cup for Gold Medal in Specialty Beer category. Using a sour saison and Colombian coffee as a base, the result is a sweet and sour, refreshing and juicy, three-dimensional beer that’s like a cold sorbet coffee bomb in the mouth.
Tough Tongue 硬舌酒肉
This Beijing-based BBQ joint is all about great beer that’s good enough to eat well and dry your tears. The five beers on their menu are: Ktoy Yuzu Witbier, Tanking Correctly Sabro Session IPA, Bergamot Tea Sour Lager, Lay Down DDH DIPA, and the Spring Breeze Peach Sour. Of these, the Ktoy Yuzu Wit is highly recommended. It’s got the ultimate aroma and bright acidity. With each sip, you can experience the unique smell of Japanese yuzu. Plus, the low ABV makes it an easy drinker for everyone!
Brotzeit German Bier Restaurant 博璨德国啤酒餐厅
Brotzeit is a world-famous German chain restaurant serving authentic German Bavarian cuisine. Couple this with pure original German imported beer, plus a high-quality and comfortable dining environment, and you’ve got a great place to spend time with family and friends.
They’ve got a true pilsner to show off at the Fest. The soft and supple water quality of the Humboldt area in Germany is highly suitable for the brewing of pilsner beer, while Magnum hops provide a sturdy backbone and a well-rounded balance to the full-bodied character. Upon savoring a hearty gulp of this classic, you'll immediately be tempted to reach for the next bottle.
Everest Foam Brew 酔野泡沫
Everest Foam wants you to go for the sports and craft beer, and they’re bringing this spirit with them to Beer Fest with a Hawthorne Ale. Blending the Chinese classic treat with an 800-year-old Belgian brewing style, this ale has acidic sweetness and tart flavor that’s good to the last drop.
Looking for something a little different than beer? Along with the aforementioned ciders, there’ll also be three other vendors selling non-beer alcoholic beverages to imbibe.
Xiaozui Baijiu Soda 晓醉气泡白酒
Xiaozui Baijiu Soda is the world’s first and only RTD cocktail beverage crafted with Baijiu as the spirit base and infused with NFC lime juices, natural flavor and carbonated water. The result is a fizzy cocktail with a fruity aroma and flavorful taste, XiaoZui Baijiu punch guarantees to quench your summer thirst
Berlin Bites
Berlin Bites is a restaurant serving real German street food and quality German beer and drinks with a fun and modern approach. Using only the best quality ingredients, the mission of Berlin Bites is to deliver the best doner, currywurst, and other delicacies. Their drink offers, meanwhile, are innovative, with a playful angle on German classics.
This creativity shines through in their German beer schnapps, a specialty drink made from dark cellar beer, honey, and schnapps liqueur, coming together in a strong and enticing mix that’ll be sure to surprise your taste buds.
GOOD WATER FARM
GOOD WATER FARM are brewers of traditional Chinese spirits. A factory located on the banks of the Fengxi River in Yixian County in southeastern Anhui province is certainly the perfect place in which to make a liquor with Jiangnan spirit and flavor. GOOD WATER FARM will be bringing their rice wine to the Fest. Utilizing natural fermentation with zero additives, organic glutinous rice is brewed with natural mountain spring water, resulting in a soft and sweet treat.
Earthen Roots 陆之源
Founded by two cocktail and all-around drinking enthusiasts, Earthen Roots builds on traditional British classic non-alcoholic drinks by adding exciting flavors from the East. Currently, they offer a series of craft ginger beer and lemonade, all made from natural ingredients, light in sugar, and vegan friendly. Earthen Roots aims to deliver a new class of healthier beverages bursting with flavor that can provide new, tastier drinking experiences for their customers.
Along with the classics, Earthen Roots will have a hard ginger beer on offer during the Fest. Crafted with fresh ginger juice, this traditional alcoholic ginger beer has been expertly brewed for ginger lovers who enjoy a buzz and for those seeking an alternative to regular beer. It’s not excessively sweet, it's got a nice ginger aroma, plus it’s light and well balanced, with a nice refreshing kick on the finish.
CHEERS Wines 齐饮进口葡萄酒
CHEERS is a vibrant and customer-centric brand known for their exceptional quality wines, friendly atmosphere, and dedication to creating memorable experiences for wine enthusiasts of all levels. With a touch of sophistication and a spirit of celebration, CHEERS embodies a warm and inviting personality, inviting customers to indulge in the joy of wine. While they’ll be bringing red, white, and sparkling to the Fest, they’ve got some other non-wine offerings up their sleeve: A refreshing Gin and Tonic, a fruity tequila Paloma, a tongue-tingling Spicy Sparkling Margarita, and that classic bubbly Italian concoction, the Aperol Spritz.
Madeira Home 马德拉之家
In an ocean of wine, this wine hails from by the ocean. Madeira Home brings guests the legendary wine of Cristiano Ronaldo’s hometown – the immortal wine, Madeira! Madeira is produced on the Portuguese island of Madeira and is made 100 percent from grapes. It’s a type of fortified wine with an alcohol content of around 19 percent/vol. Ranging from dry to sweet and with a distinct oxidized flavor, Madeira is very durable and has the longest aging potential in the world, thus giving it the title “Immortal Wine.” You can try Madeira two ways at Beer Fest: served on its own or as part of a special Madeira cocktail.
DRINKS LAB
The folks at DRINKS LAB join us with cocktails in mind, one of which will be a beer cocktail mixed up for Beer Fest. The Monaco Sunrise is a sudsy take on the Tequila Sunrise, swapping in beer for tequila with grenadine and sprite. Grab one of these and you're good to go for summer.
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The CBD Craft Beer Fest is happening from Fri, Aug 25, to Sun, Aug 27, 3pm-9pm (Fri) and 11am-9pm (Sat-Sun). Tickets are RMB 30/person (early bird, includes free gift) or RMB 40/person (at door). Scan the QR code above or in the poster to get your tickets today!
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