
Harbin
Chinese-brewed super-premium pilsner-style lager. Industry Ranking: Harbin Lager won the coveted “China Top Brand Award” in 2005 for a second consecutive three-year periodbased onoverall quality, market value, economic impact and potential for future development. Harbin Brewery Group was the Chinese province’s first company to win the award two consecutive times.Taste Profile:
Harbin Lager offers a complex floral and fruity hop aroma from the use of the unique “Qindao Dahua” aroma hop variety grown in China’s remote Northwestern Regions. This distinctive hop character is layered on abalanced and round malty body and crisp finish.
Ingredients/Brewing:
Harbin Lager is brewed with a blend of Chinese “Qindao Dahua” hop and European aroma hop varieties, as well as a blend of fine two-row malt for a round mid-palate and complex flavor. Its unique yeast strain and traditional brewing techniques, including a long and cold aging process, adds to the beer’s nuanced aroma and crisp finish.
Harbin Lager is brewed and packaged byHarbin Brewery GroupLtd. in Chinafor export to the United Statesby Anheuser-Busch, Inc. The beer’s distinct taste differentiates it from other Asian beers and makes it an ideal accompaniment to spicy and aromatic Asian cuisine. Anheuser-Busch acquired Harbin Brewery, China’s oldest brewer, in 2004.
