A friend moved to Vietnam and his YouTube channel has occasionally featured local beers beside the one you may have heard of: 333. I would love to go someday and see him, his family, and the growing variety of craft beers the country has to offer.
Craft beer has been gaining popularity in Vietnam with more and more breweries popping up across the country. With a growing interest in locally-produced artisanal products, Vietnamese consumers are developing a taste for high-quality craft beer. In this post, we’ll explore the craft beer scene in Vietnam and highlight some of the country’s most notable breweries.
One of the most well-known breweries in Vietnam is Pasteur Street Brewing Company, founded in 2014 in Ho Chi Minh City. The brewery is known for its innovative approach to brewing, using local ingredients to create unique and exciting flavors. One of Pasteur Street’s most popular beers is the “Jasmine IPA.” It’s made with Vietnamese jasmine flowers giving it a floral aroma and subtle bitterness. Another popular beer is the “Dragonfruit Gose” made with locally-sourced dragonfruit tasting tart, and refreshing.
Another notable brewery in Vietnam is Heart of Darkness Brewery, which was founded in 2016 in Ho Chi Minh City. The brewery is known for its wide range of beers, including IPAs, stouts, and lagers. One of Heart of Darkness’ most popular beers is the “Kurtz’s Insane IPA”, a hoppy, citrusy IPA with a strong bitterness. Another popular beer is the “Dream Alone Stout”, a rich, dark beer with notes of coffee and chocolate.
A newer brewery on the Vietnamese craft beer scene is Furbrew, which was founded in 2017 in Hanoi. Furbrew is known for its experimental approach to brewing, using unique ingredients like pandan leaves and Vietnamese coffee to create exciting new flavors. One of Furbrew’s most popular beers is the “Lemongrass Wheat”, which is a light, refreshing beer with a citrusy, herbal taste. Another popular beer is the “Coffee Stout”, which is made with locally-sourced coffee beans and has a rich, roasty flavor.
In addition to these established breweries, there are also many smaller, independent breweries popping up across Vietnam. One of these is Tê Tê Craft Beer, founded in 2015 in Ho Chi Minh City. Tê Tê is known for its creative approach to brewing, using local ingredients like lotus flowers and kumquats to create unique and interesting flavors. One of Tê Tê’s most popular beers is the “Peach Tea Wheat”, made with local peaches and has a light, refreshing taste. Another popular beer is the “Hibiscus Sour”, made with hibiscus flowers and has a tart, floral taste.
As the craft beer scene continues to grow in Vietnam, there are also more and more beer festivals and events taking place across the country. One of the most popular of these is the Saigon International Craft Beer Festival, which takes place every year in Ho Chi Minh City and attracts beer lovers from across Vietnam and beyond.
The festival features beers from dozens of local and international breweries, as well as food vendors and live music. It’s a great way to experience the vibrant and growing craft beer scene in Vietnam.
Finally, the craft beer scene in Vietnam is thriving (especially in Ho Chi Minh City), with a wide variety of breweries and beers to choose from. Whether you prefer light and refreshing beers or bold and hoppy IPAs, there is something for everyone in the world of Vietnamese craft beer. So the next time you’re in Vietnam, be sure to check out some of the local breweries and sample some of the delicious and innovative beers that are being brewed there.
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