Beer Strip Hutong is the most outstanding craft beer bar in Hangzhou. This small shop with the name "very yellow and rough" was opened at the entrance of Xingdu Jiayuan, and the signboard was not very obvious, but with the unique personality charm of the owner Cui Qiang and the high-quality homemade craft brewing, it has generated a huge appeal, attracting a lot of craft beer lovers to come and enthusiastically.

At night, the signboard of the Beer Strip Hutong will be lit up, and what is slightly abrupt is that only the word "條" is pitch black among the four characters. This is deliberately done by the boss Cui Qiang, in order to avoid the suspicion that "the name of the store is immoral". The boss is from the northwest, has a tattoo of a flower arm, is humorous, and is kind and warm to the drinkers. He will not only explain the flavor and characteristics of various craft beers to you, but also be happy to give a few snacks or direct discounts for the drinkers, and many old customers of the beer strip alley have become friends with the boss. Craft beer has unique human factors, which also makes the influence of operators on the spread of craft beer culture and the atmosphere of the store particularly important. While some industries may seem self-proclaimed to the uninitiated, the fact is that the craft brewing movement has grown thanks to this group of people who are slightly paranoid about taste, and their strict definition of the craft beer industry (see below for more information on what craft beer is). I have to say that the craft brewing industry that is detached from Cui Qiang's beer strip alley in the red sea may not be able to become a climate.

The beer production of Beer Strip Hutong is excellent. Although more than 200 kinds of bottled beer are not considered inclusive, they can still satisfy the average drinker. The six distinctive draft beers are the plus points that make Beer Strip Hutong stand out, all of which have otherworldly names and unique tastes: Jun Missing, Boyara Storm, Boulder Enters IPA, Yellow River Water, and Boulder Destruction. Among them, Jun Don't See and Yellow River Water are two turbid IPAs with a super high order rate, they are from the same door, and there is also a branch beer called "From the Sky" in the series, and the three together form the poem "You don't see the water of the Yellow River coming from the sky". It was not born in 2017, and more than 60 batches of repeated polishing have made its taste continue to evolve. It has a ginger yellow color, moderate foam and an aroma of tropical fruits. The wine is very friendly in the mouth, the taste is not heavy, and the bitterness is not obvious in the rich fruity aroma. It retracts quickly, and the base of the tongue will have a slightly sour feeling. The second beer in the series, Yellow River Water has a higher alcohol content of 8.2% and an original wort concentration of 18.4%, making it more difficult to ferment and more expensive to produce. This wine has a bright yellow body, rich foam and does not last, and unlike the aroma of tropical fruits that you don't see, the aroma of the Yellow River water is dominated by citrus pineapple. The first sensation of it is sweet, full of fruity aroma, followed by a strong killing taste. After entering the throat, the aroma of hops returns again, and the tip of the throat will feel slightly numb. Overall, this wine is thick, smooth and has a strong character. It is worth mentioning that the series of beers from Hangzhou is from Hangzhou, and has a good reputation among the drinkers, and its freshness is extremely high, and it only takes a week from filling to the mouths of the drinkers, so the excellent taste is retained, and it also brings many loyal fans to the beer strip alley.

Enthusiastic and professional owners, high-quality craft brews and a comfortable and restrained environment are all the factors that make Beer Strip Alley the top of the list. Its store area is not large, and there are not too many highlights in the decoration, but the atmosphere is very pleasant, and you can often see three or five friends gathering in the store to drink and chat, quite a "wine as a song, life geometry" momentum. This is also where craft beer differentiates itself from traditional bars, it is quieter, more peaceful, and free of the provocation and oppression of electronic music. In addition to the boss Cui Qiang, there is also a waiter, who is also full of enthusiasm. There is also a cat in the store, which can arouse the interest of many "shovelers".

If you have to pick a bone in the eggs in the beer alley, it's only the hygiene in the early hours of business, the owner usually cleans around 4 p.m., and before that, the store is almost full of cups and plates. If you're worried about it, it's a good idea to visit later.

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Earlier, Craft Beer was literally translated as craft beer, and the name "craft beer" was used and promoted by a group of craft brewing researchers in China. The definition of craft beer varies from place to place, but the most widely used comes from the American Brewers Association, which has strict requirements for craft beer: 1. The annual production cannot exceed 6 million barrels. 2. The distillery cannot be more than 25% owned by an industrial brewery. 3. Sake brewing cannot be made with excipients in the main product or in products with more than 50% sales, and even if they are used, they can only be used to enhance the flavor.