Shanghai Draught

Shanghai Draught is our homage to the beer culture of South East Asia and of the Far East.

Traditionally brewed using German technology it’s not surprising that lager styles dominate.

Shanghai Draught is a light and sessionable lager style perfect for the oppressive mid-summer heat.

The defining feature of this beer is refreshment in a glass! It pours with a snow white head over a pale straw hued beer with plenty of carbonation.

The aroma is fresh, clean and delicate with subtle malt character from the German Pils malt in the grist. On the palate the beer is dry and cleansing with a firm bitterness from the kettle hops and a dash of complexity from the late addition of Saaz variety hops.

This beer is a collaboration with head Chef Phil Parsons and the NBC kitchen since on brew day about 120Kg of cooked rice was required for the mash! Rice as an adjunct is very common as a source of starch in beers of the region. This addition serves to ‘dilute’ the heavier malt flavours and help create smooth and refreshing palate. Show Less