Inside Shanghai Craft Beer with a Beer Judge and Author

5 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Discover Shanghai’s best craft beer with Tian Zhou, founder of Beer Matters, beer author, homebrewer, and international beer competition judge.

This is not a quick bar crawl. Shanghai’s best beer is not all on one convenient street, so we use walking plus private car / MPV transfers to visit carefully selected taprooms, brewpubs, hidden local favorites, and a serious imported beer bar with 50+ fresh taps.

You will taste at least 10 beers, from fresh pilsners and IPAs to Chinese tea beers, wild sours, local experiments, and world-class imported beers. Along the way, I’ll explain beer styles, brewing, Chinese beer culture, and the stories behind the people making these beers.

Whether you are a beer geek or just curious, this experience will help you drink better, taste smarter, and see a different side of Shanghai.

Includes beer tastings, Chinese snacks, bottled water, private transfers, a signed copy of Brewed in China, and free craft beer advice for the rest of your China trip.

What's Included

Craft beer advice for the rest of your China trip
2–3 Chinese snack / food tastings
Unlimited bottled water
Walking plus private car / MPV transfers
At least 10 beer tastings
A signed copy of Brewed in China

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Xinzha Road Station, Exit 1 (Shanghai Metro Line 1) We will meet in front of McDonald’s. I will be holding a beer bottle so that you can easily recognize me.

End point

No. 233, Xuanhua Road

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
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    The exact route changes based on beer freshness, tap lists and whether brewers or owners are available to meet us. We may visit: The taproom of Shanghai’s best craft brewery A brewpub where we can talk about how beer is made A Chinese-style bistro with regional Chinese food, snacks, and fresh beer A hidden independent taproom loved by the local craft beer community A modern self-pour taproom where you can pour your own beer from different taps A serious imported craft beer bar with more than 50 fresh taps from around the world We will start from the taproom of Shanghai’s best craft brewery, known for excellent IPAs, hazy IPAs, and various lagers. The owner also likes to experiment with ideas such as crayfish saison and durian porter. Serious brewing skill, playful imagination very Shanghai, in the best way.

    5 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Beer Matters 啤酒事务局

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Beer & Brewery Tours
Walking Tours
Car Tours
Small Group
Food & Drink
Spring Break
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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