Yanjing is the beer of Beijing. Its name comes from Yanjing, an ancient name of the city. Beijing Yanjing Brewery was founded in 1980 and grew to become one of China's biggest beer companies; it is generally ranked among the country's top brewers. In 1995 Yanjing Beer was chosen as the official beer served at state banquets in the Great Hall of the People.
Beijing's beer, served at state banquets in the Great Hall of the People
- Founded
- 1980
- Location
- Beijing
- Region
- Beijing
- Owner
- Beijing Yanjing Brewery
- Style
- Lager
Style and philosophy
Light, crisp lager, the everyday beer of Beijing.
Key bottles
- Yanjing:the classic Beijing lager.
Visit
- Location
- Beijing
Sources
- Beer in China — Shanghai Information Office
- The Chinese beer market — European Brewers Forum
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