Chongqing is recognized as the most professional craft beer hall. The owner is one of the earliest local craft bar practitioners and brewers, and is quite famous among craft beer lovers in the Southwest. Located in a residential area on the South Bank, the old shop is a mix of bottles and draft beers for more experienced craft beer lovers; The second store located in Zengjiayan is slightly larger in area, with a more fashionable decoration, mainly draft beer, suitable for novices.
Chongqing's craft brewing industry is in its infancy, and most craft beer bars are becoming more popular in their wine selection, including bottles and draft beers, in order to gain more consumer support. But Hops didn't go with the flow. Most of the liquor introduced in the store is of the advanced class, the most basic ones are Roosevelt, Fuli Strawberry and Otaru, and the rest are basically aimed at customers who have a certain knowledge of craft beer.
The abundance of high-end wines is a key factor for Hops to maintain its reputation and influence in the local craft brewing circle. The diverse flavors of Imperial Stout leave a huge creative space for winemakers, so it has become a platform for major wineries to show their strength, and high-scoring stouts can be described as endless. Hops has introduced good products such as Meiqile Black, Evil Twin, and Brew Dog Tokyo, which are generally above 15 degrees, and have a thick body, rich aroma, bitter mouth, but impressive aftertaste. Hops also has a service of purchasing and storing wine for customers, which is convenient for wine drinkers to organize.
The old Hops store has 12 heads, 2 of which are fixed homebrew heads. The second restaurant, which specializes in draft beer, has 24 heads, and the name, style, and alcohol content of each wine will be displayed on the electronic screen on the day, so you can see it at a glance. For draft beers, many craft bars offer tastings so guests can find their favorite flavors. The staff at Hops marked each tasting glass so that customers could clearly identify the different wines. There is a smoking area outside the entrance of the second store, but smoking is strictly prohibited indoors, because in addition to causing discomfort to non-smokers, there are also factors that affect the smell. The professionalism and respect of the owner for craft beer is evident.
For first-time visitors, the hidden location of the old store can be confusing. It is recommended to enter the Asia-Pacific Business Valley Community from Nantong Road first, locate and arrive at Nanyue Bank, go around to the back of the building, and there is a row of shops on the right side of the stairs, and Hops is among them.
