China is tapping into growing craft beer trend

BEIJING－Designer Mu Yang likes to occasionally grab a beer after work while hanging out with friends, but he has a preference for good-quality craft beer. Therefore, he makes a conscious effort to pick out places offering such brews.

During a business trip in October, Mu visited Peiping Machine, a well-known craft beer bar in Beijing. "My favorite is stout, with dense foam, roasted aroma, and a hint of chocolate," says Mu.

"Craft and mass-produced beers taste completely different," he says. "Contrary to mass-produced ones, craft beers taste fresh, and this is the striking attribute for most drinkers."