How Brewers in Vietnam Are Creating Exceptional Craft Beers Using Local Ingredients - AFAR

"A state-of-the-art, onsite-brewing tasting room opened about 18 months ago that pairs craft beers with fusion food; visitors can sip the Coffee Vanilla Porter or the Belgian Buddha IPA while munching on dishes like duck wonton nachos. The brewery also offers a low-ABV Saigon Rosé with raspberry notes inspired by southern France, and it emphasizes local ingredients such as coffee beans from Tai Lai and sugarcane from An Giang. The taproom was set up with guidance from a Portland, Oregon head brewer, and the team stresses educating customers about aroma and flavor—drawing a diverse crowd of women, young men and older patrons who are starting to taste and discuss beer rather than just drinking it." - Stephanie Cain