DAGA has the largest number of draft beer outlets of any craft beer bar in Shanghai.
There are more than 40 heads on the upper and lower floors, which makes many veteran craft brewers amazed by the scale of DAGA's draft beer. DAGA's high popularity in the local craft brewing circle has attracted the attention of some international wineries, who have chosen it as a launch channel to develop the Chinese market. In 17 years, the Shanghai press conference of the American Stone Distillery was held at DAGA, and "the most complete Stone brew" has also become another signature of DAGA.
Despite the usual American industrial style used in bars, DAGA often exudes warmth in subtle details such as the flowers on the table, the lighting, and the decoration on the ceiling. It may not be the busiest bar, but if you taste craft beer in a cosy environment, you will feel the difference even more.
Stone is naturally one of the most talked-about distilleries in DAGA, and here we recommend its IPA and Farking Weaton. Stone IPA is a popular seller in the United States, mainly due to its beautiful citrus flavor and rich hop aroma, and its crisp taste is perfect for drinking on hot summer days. This IPA made with Magnum, Chinook and Centennial hops has a rich foam and a sweet malt flavor that balances the bitterness and dryness, making it an IPA of high quality in all aspects. The Farking Wheaton, on the other hand, is a hard-core stout, with a thick body, a slight hint of cream and chocolate, and a rounded finish; This cask stout has a 13% proof similar to many wines, but it's easy to overlook its concentration because it's overridden with fruity aromas.
DAGA also has a chocolate stout called "Shanghai Love". This wine has a beautiful brown/coffee color, which is exactly in line with the definition of stout, with aromas of chocolate, coffee, roasted malt, smooth taste, high sweetness, and overall fullness and warmth, which is a home-brewed stout above the passing line.