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The history of '''beer in Hong Kong''' dates back to the mid-19th century. Currently the best selling beer is [[San Miguel Beer|San Miguel]], brewed by [[San Miguel Brewery Hong Kong]]. San Miguel has been brewed in [[Sham Tseng]] since 1948 and later moved to [[Yuen Long]] until 2007. The brewery was reopened in 2009.
[[File:HKDP19330729P11 HONG KONG BEER IN THE MAKING.png|thumb|[[Hong Kong Daily Press]] reported on 29 July 1933, journalists visited a brewery at [[Sham Tseng]].]]
The history of '''beer in Hong Kong''' dates back to the mid-19th century. Currently the best selling beer is [[San Miguel Beer|San Miguel]], brewed by [[San Miguel Brewery Hong Kong]]. San Miguel had been brewed in [[Sham Tseng]] since 1948 and later moved to [[Yuen Long]] until 2007. The brewery was reopened in 2009.


[[Carlsberg Group|Carlsberg]] was also brewed in [[Tai Po]] since the 1980s until recently. [[Blue Girl Beer]], a brand owned by the Hong Kong-based trading and distribution company [[Jebsen Group|Jebsen & Co.]], is brewed in [[South Korea]] under supervision of Jebsen & Co.
[[Carlsberg Group|Carlsberg]] was also brewed in [[Tai Po]] since the 1980s until recently{{When|date=January 2023}}. [[Blue Girl Beer]], a brand owned by the Hong Kong–based trading and distribution company [[Jebsen Group|Jebsen & Co.]], is brewed in [[South Korea]] under supervision of Jebsen & Co.


Other notable brands include [[Tsingtao Brewery|Tsingtao]] and [[Corona (beer)|Corona]]. [[Jolly Shandy]] is also fairly popular among women and youngsters.
Other notable brands include [[Tsingtao Brewery|Tsingtao]] and [[Corona (beer)|Corona]]. [[Jolly Shandy]] is also fairly popular among women and youngsters.


International craft beer and microbrews have seen a rise in popularity since 2010, with specialty and premium beer from countries such as Belgium, the UK, Australia, the US and Japan being more widely available.<ref>{{cite web|title=Craft beers come to Hong Kong|url=http://www.bbc.com/travel/blog/20120411-craft-beers-come-to-hong-kong|accessdate=25 May 2014}}</ref> This has led to the formation of the [http://cbahk.org Craft Beer Association of Hong Kong], made up of distributors, consumers, retailers, bars & restaurants.
International craft beer and microbrews have seen a rise in popularity since 2010, with specialty and premium beer from countries such as Belgium, the UK, Australia, the US and Japan being more widely available.<ref>{{cite web|title=Craft beers come to Hong Kong|url=http://www.bbc.com/travel/blog/20120411-craft-beers-come-to-hong-kong|access-date=25 May 2014}}</ref> This has led to the formation of the [https://web.archive.org/web/20150206092732/http://cbahk.org/ Craft Beer Association of Hong Kong], made up of distributors, consumers, retailers, bars & restaurants.


==Local Breweries==
==Local Breweries==
'Hong Kong Beer' was started in 2003 and is the first native Hong Kong brewery and brand. A local craft brewery is Typhoon Brewery<ref>{{cite web|title=Typhoon microbrewery storms Hong Kong|url=http://travel.cnn.com/hong-kong/none/hong-kong-microbrewery-showdown-767038|accessdate=25 May 2014}}</ref> on [[Lantau Island]]. Due to changes in alcohol licensing legislation implemented in the year 2000,<ref>{{cite web|title=DUTIABLE COMMODITIES ORDINANCE|url=http://www.legislation.gov.hk/blis_ind.nsf/CURALLENGDOC/86C92ED4F95BC9AA4825693100333C4C?OpenDocument}}</ref> brewing beer at home using small scale equipment and ingredients, commonly referred to as "home brewing", is now permissible in Hong Kong within limits.
'Hong Kong Beer Co' was started in 1995, though it was originally known as South China Brewing Company. It is the oldest existing local craft brewery. Typhoon Brewery was in business from 2009 to 2014<ref>{{cite web|title=Typhoon microbrewery storms Hong Kong|url=http://travel.cnn.com/hong-kong/none/hong-kong-microbrewery-showdown-767038|access-date=25 May 2014}}</ref> on [[Lantau Island]]. Due to changes in alcohol licensing legislation implemented in the year 2000,<ref>{{cite web|title=DUTIABLE COMMODITIES ORDINANCE|url=http://www.legislation.gov.hk/blis_ind.nsf/CURALLENGDOC/86C92ED4F95BC9AA4825693100333C4C?OpenDocument}}</ref> brewing beer at home using small scale equipment and ingredients, commonly referred to as "home brewing", is now permissible in Hong Kong within limits.


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| Black Kite Brewery || 黑鳶 || 2015 || || [[Wong Chuk Hang]] || <ref>{{cite web|title=Official Homepage|url=http://blackkite.hk/|website=Black Kite Brewery|publisher=(Hong Kong) Ltd|accessdate=17 January 2017}}</ref>
| Black Kite Brewery || 黑鳶 || 2015 || || [[Wong Chuk Hang]] || <ref>{{cite web|title=Official Homepage|url=http://blackkite.hk/|website=Black Kite Brewery|publisher=(Hong Kong) Ltd|access-date=17 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170227072848/http://blackkite.hk/|archive-date=27 February 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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| Carbon Brews || - || 2018 || || [[Fo Tan]] ||
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| City Brew || 城釀 || 2014 || || [[Kwai Chung]] ||
| City Brew || 城釀 || 2014 || || [[Kwai Chung]] ||
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| Fat Rooster Brewing || 肥雞啤酒 || 2014 || || [[Wong Chuk Hang]] ||
| Deadman Brewery || - || || || ||
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| [[Gweilo Beer]] || 鬼佬啤酒 || 2015 || || [[Chai Wan]] ||
| Fat Rooster Brewing || 肥雞啤酒 || 2014 || 2016 || [[Wong Chuk Hang]] ||
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| Heroes Beer Co. || 人一世物一世點都要做一次啤酒英雄有限公司 || 2016 || || [[Central, Hong Kong|Central]] ||
| [[Gweilo Beer]] || 鬼佬啤酒 || 2015 || || [[Chai Wan]] ||
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| Hitachino Nest Beer Hong Kong || 常陸野貓頭鷹啤酒 || 2016 || || [[Fo Tan]] || Local brewery for a brand based in Naka-shi, Ibaraki, Japan
| Heroes Beer Co. || 人一世物一世點都要做一次啤酒英雄有限公司 || 2016 || || [[Yau Tong]] ||
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| HK Brewcraft || - || 2013 || || [[Central, Hong Kong|Central]] ||
| HK Brewcraft || - || 2013 || || [[Central, Hong Kong|Central]] ||
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| Hong Kong Beer Co. || 香港啤酒有限公司 || 1995 || || [[Chai Wan]] || Formerly the ''South China Brewing Company''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Official Website|url=http://www.hkbeerco.com/|website=Hong Kong Beer Co|publisher=Hong Kong Beer Co|accessdate=17 January 2017}}</ref>
| H.K. Lovecraft || - || 2017 || || [[Tsing Yi]] || Specialize in craft lager <ref>{{cite web|title=H.K. Lovecraft Brewery|url=https://www.hklovecraft.com/|access-date=5 October 2024}}</ref>
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| Hong Kong Beer Co. || 香港啤酒有限公司 || 1995 || || [[Chai Wan]] || Formerly the ''South China Brewing Company''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Official Website|url=http://www.hkbeerco.com/|website=Hong Kong Beer Co|publisher=Hong Kong Beer Co|access-date=17 January 2017}}</ref>
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| Hong Kong Whistle || 吹啤啤 || 2016 || || [[Ngau Tau Kok]] ||
| Hong Kong Whistle || 吹啤啤 || 2016 || || [[Ngau Tau Kok]] ||
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| Kowloon Bay Brewery || 九龍灣釀酒廠 || 2015 || || [[Tsuen Wan]] || <ref>{{cite web|title=Official Website|url=http://www.kowloonbaybrewery.com/|website=Kowloon Bay Brewery|publisher=Kowloon Bay Brewery|accessdate=17 January 2017}}</ref>
| Kowloon Bay Brewery || 九龍灣釀酒廠 || 2015 || || [[Tsuen Wan]] || <ref>{{cite web|title=Official Website|url=http://www.kowloonbaybrewery.com/|website=Kowloon Bay Brewery|publisher=Kowloon Bay Brewery|access-date=17 January 2017}}</ref>
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| Kung Fu Lager || 功夫啤酒 || 2020 || || [[Tsuen Wan]] || <ref>{{cite web|title=Complete List of HK Breweries|url=https://www.afoodieworld.com/brew-852/hong-kong-craft-beer#KungFuLager|website=Foodie HK|date=3 January 2021 |publisher=Foodie|access-date=28 March 2021}}</ref>
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| Lion Rock Brewery || 獅子山啤 || 2015 || || [[Kwai Chung]] ||
| Lion Rock Brewery || 獅子山啤 || 2015 || || [[Kwai Chung]] ||
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| [[Little Creatures Brewery|Little Creatures Brewing]] || - || 2000 || || [[Kennedy Town]] || Local brewery for [[Fremantle]]-based [[Little World Beverages]] (a wholly owned subsidiary of [[Lion (Australasian company)|Lion Nathan]])<ref>{{cite web|title=Official Website|url=https://littlecreatures.hk/|website=Little Creatures|publisher=Little Creatures|accessdate=17 January 2017}}</ref>
| [[Little Creatures Brewery|Little Creatures Brewing]] || - || 2000 || 2020 || [[Kennedy Town]] || Local brewery for [[Fremantle]]-based [[Little World Beverages]] (a wholly owned subsidiary of [[Lion (Australasian company)|Lion Nathan]])<ref>{{cite web|title=Official Website|url=https://littlecreatures.hk/|website=Little Creatures|publisher=Little Creatures|access-date=17 January 2017|archive-date=18 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170118051241/https://littlecreatures.hk/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Complete List of HK Breweries|url=https://www.afoodieworld.com/brew-852/hong-kong-craft-beer#LittleCreatures|website=Foodie HK|date=3 January 2021 |publisher=Foodie|access-date=28 March 2021}}</ref>
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| Lucky Dawgs || 幸運狗 || 2016 || 2019 || [[North Point]] ||
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| Mak's Beer || 麥氏釀酒 || 2014 || || [[Tsuen Wan]] ||
| Mak's Beer || 麥氏釀酒 || 2014 || || [[Tsuen Wan]] ||
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| Meow Beer || 貓啤 || 2015 || || [[Kwun Tong]] ||
| Meow Beer || 貓啤 || 2015 || || [[Kwun Tong]] ||
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| Moonzen Brewery || 門神啤酒 || 2014 || || [[Kwun Tong]] || <ref>{{cite web|title=Official Website|url=http://www.moonzen.hk/|website=Moonzen Brewery|publisher=Moonzen Brewery|accessdate=17 January 2017}}</ref>
| Moonzen Brewery || 門神啤酒 || 2014 || || [[Kwun Tong]] || <ref>{{cite web|title=Official Website|url=http://www.moonzen.hk/|website=Moonzen Brewery|publisher=Moonzen Brewery|access-date=17 January 2017}}</ref>
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| Nine Dragons Brewery || 九龍啤酒 || 2013 || || [[Sheung Wan]] ||
| Nine Dragons Brewery || 九龍啤酒 || 2013 || || [[Sheung Wan]] ||
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| San Miguel Brewery || 生力啤 || 1948 || || [[Yuen Long]] || Facility closed in 2007, re-open in 2009
| [[San Miguel Brewery Hong Kong|San Miguel Brewery]] || 生力啤 || 1948 || || [[Yuen Long]] || Facility closed in 2007, re-open in 2009
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| The Artist Brewery || - || 2015 || || [[Wong Chuk Hang]] || Made in Belgium
| The Artist Brewery || - || 2015 || || [[Wong Chuk Hang]] || Made in Belgium
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| Typhoon Brewery || 颱風酒廠 || 2009 || 2014 || [[Mui Wo]] || The first brewery in Hong Kong to make English-style cask ale.<ref>{{cite web|last1=DeWolf|first1=Christopher|title=Typhoon microbrewery storms Hong Kong|url=http://travel.cnn.com/hong-kong/none/hong-kong-microbrewery-showdown-767038/|website=CNN Travel|publisher=CNN|accessdate=17 January 2017}}</ref>
| Typhoon Brewery || 颱風酒廠 || 2009 || 2014 || [[Mui Wo]] || The first brewery in Hong Kong to make English-style cask ale.<ref>{{cite web|last1=DeWolf|first1=Christopher|title=Typhoon microbrewery storms Hong Kong|url=http://travel.cnn.com/hong-kong/none/hong-kong-microbrewery-showdown-767038/|website=CNN Travel|publisher=CNN|access-date=17 January 2017}}</ref>
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| Yardley Brothers || - || 2014 || || [[Kwai Hing]] || <ref>{{cite web|title=Official Website|url=http://yardleybrothers.hk/|website=Yardley Brothers|publisher=Yardley Brothers|accessdate=17 January 2017}}</ref>
| Yardley Brothers || - || 2014 || || [[Kwai Hing]] || <ref>{{cite web|title=Official Website|url=http://yardleybrothers.hk/|website=Yardley Brothers|publisher=Yardley Brothers|access-date=17 January 2017}}</ref>
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| Young Master Ales || 少爺麥啤 || 2013 || || [[Ap Lei Chau]] || <ref>{{cite web|title=Official Website|url=http://www.youngmasterales.com/|website=Young Master Ales|publisher=Young Master Ales|accessdate=17 January 2017}}</ref>
| Young Master Ales || 少爺麥啤 || 2013 || || [[Ap Lei Chau]] || <ref>{{cite web|title=Official Website|url=http://www.youngmasterales.com/|website=Young Master Ales|publisher=Young Master Ales|access-date=17 January 2017}}</ref>
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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File:HK drink SW Parkn shop goods Beer bottles 藍妹啤酒 Blue Girl June-2013.JPG|[[Blue Girl Beer]]（藍妹啤酒）
File:HK drink SW Parkn shop goods Beer bottles 藍妹啤酒 Blue Girl June-2013.JPG|[[Blue Girl Beer]] ({{lang|zh-Hant-HK|藍妹啤酒}})
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* http://intransit.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/06/01/locally-brewed-beer-in-hong-kong/
* http://intransit.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/06/01/locally-brewed-beer-in-hong-kong/
* [http://www.beertopiahk.com/ Beertopia beer festival]
* [http://www.beertopiahk.com/ Beertopia beer festival]
* [http://cbahk.org/ Craft Beer Association of Hong Kong]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20150206092732/http://cbahk.org/ Craft Beer Association of Hong Kong]
* [http://www.bestbevhk.com Bestbev HK Ltd.]
* [http://www.bestbevhk.com Bestbev HK Ltd.]
* [https://www.afoodieworld.com/brew-852/hong-kong-craft-beer Complete List of HK Breweries]
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Latest revision as of 08:03, 5 October 2024

Hong Kong Daily Press reported on 29 July 1933, journalists visited a brewery at Sham Tseng.

The history of beer in Hong Kong dates back to the mid-19th century. Currently the best selling beer is San Miguel, brewed by San Miguel Brewery Hong Kong. San Miguel had been brewed in Sham Tseng since 1948 and later moved to Yuen Long until 2007. The brewery was reopened in 2009.

Carlsberg was also brewed in Tai Po since the 1980s until recently[when?]. Blue Girl Beer, a brand owned by the Hong Kong–based trading and distribution company Jebsen & Co., is brewed in South Korea under supervision of Jebsen & Co.

Other notable brands include Tsingtao and Corona. Jolly Shandy is also fairly popular among women and youngsters.

International craft beer and microbrews have seen a rise in popularity since 2010, with specialty and premium beer from countries such as Belgium, the UK, Australia, the US and Japan being more widely available.[1] This has led to the formation of the Craft Beer Association of Hong Kong, made up of distributors, consumers, retailers, bars & restaurants.

Local Breweries

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'Hong Kong Beer Co' was started in 1995, though it was originally known as South China Brewing Company. It is the oldest existing local craft brewery. Typhoon Brewery was in business from 2009 to 2014[2] on Lantau Island. Due to changes in alcohol licensing legislation implemented in the year 2000,[3] brewing beer at home using small scale equipment and ingredients, commonly referred to as "home brewing", is now permissible in Hong Kong within limits.

List of Hong Kong Beer Companies
Brewery Name Chinese Name Established Closed Brewery Location Notes
Black Kite Brewery 黑鳶 2015 Wong Chuk Hang [4]
Carbon Brews - 2018 Fo Tan
City Brew 城釀 2014 Kwai Chung
Deadman Brewery -
Fat Rooster Brewing 肥雞啤酒 2014 2016 Wong Chuk Hang
Gweilo Beer 鬼佬啤酒 2015 Chai Wan
Heroes Beer Co. 人一世物一世點都要做一次啤酒英雄有限公司 2016 Yau Tong
HK Brewcraft - 2013 Central
H.K. Lovecraft - 2017 Tsing Yi Specialize in craft lager [5]
Hong Kong Beer Co. 香港啤酒有限公司 1995 Chai Wan Formerly the South China Brewing Company.[6]
Hong Kong Whistle 吹啤啤 2016 Ngau Tau Kok
Kowloon Bay Brewery 九龍灣釀酒廠 2015 Tsuen Wan [7]
Kung Fu Lager 功夫啤酒 2020 Tsuen Wan [8]
Lion Rock Brewery 獅子山啤 2015 Kwai Chung
Little Creatures Brewing - 2000 2020 Kennedy Town Local brewery for Fremantle-based Little World Beverages (a wholly owned subsidiary of Lion Nathan)[9][10]
Lucky Dawgs 幸運狗 2016 2019 North Point
Mak's Beer 麥氏釀酒 2014 Tsuen Wan
Meow Beer 貓啤 2015 Kwun Tong
Moonzen Brewery 門神啤酒 2014 Kwun Tong [11]
Nine Dragons Brewery 九龍啤酒 2013 Sheung Wan
San Miguel Brewery 生力啤 1948 Yuen Long Facility closed in 2007, re-open in 2009
The Artist Brewery - 2015 Wong Chuk Hang Made in Belgium
Typhoon Brewery 颱風酒廠 2009 2014 Mui Wo The first brewery in Hong Kong to make English-style cask ale.[12]
Yardley Brothers - 2014 Kwai Hing [13]
Young Master Ales 少爺麥啤 2013 Ap Lei Chau [14]
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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Craft beers come to Hong Kong". Retrieved 25 May 2014.
  2. ^ "Typhoon microbrewery storms Hong Kong". Retrieved 25 May 2014.
  3. ^ "DUTIABLE COMMODITIES ORDINANCE".
  4. ^ "Official Homepage". Black Kite Brewery. (Hong Kong) Ltd. Archived from the original on 27 February 2017. Retrieved 17 January 2017.
  5. ^ "H.K. Lovecraft Brewery". Retrieved 5 October 2024.
  6. ^ "Official Website". Hong Kong Beer Co. Hong Kong Beer Co. Retrieved 17 January 2017.
  7. ^ "Official Website". Kowloon Bay Brewery. Kowloon Bay Brewery. Retrieved 17 January 2017.
  8. ^ "Complete List of HK Breweries". Foodie HK. Foodie. 3 January 2021. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
  9. ^ "Official Website". Little Creatures. Little Creatures. Archived from the original on 18 January 2017. Retrieved 17 January 2017.
  10. ^ "Complete List of HK Breweries". Foodie HK. Foodie. 3 January 2021. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
  11. ^ "Official Website". Moonzen Brewery. Moonzen Brewery. Retrieved 17 January 2017.
  12. ^ DeWolf, Christopher. "Typhoon microbrewery storms Hong Kong". CNN Travel. CNN. Retrieved 17 January 2017.
  13. ^ "Official Website". Yardley Brothers. Yardley Brothers. Retrieved 17 January 2017.
  14. ^ "Official Website". Young Master Ales. Young Master Ales. Retrieved 17 January 2017.
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