Enjoy the History and Flavor of Trúc Bạch Beer in Hanoi
Trúc Bạch Beer
Viet NamHanoi, Hang Buom (P. Hàng Buồm)
- Food Travel Log
- Hanoi’s representative beer, Trúc Bạch
First domestically produced beer in Vietnam, brewed in 1958. It sounds like “chup bai” to me, but in Japan, it’s called “chuck back”? This beer has a beautiful golden glow that you can’t help but admire. I remember it being elegant in flavor, but the details are hazy, as I was too distracted by the dog under my seat. - Taste Rating
- Price
- ? Dong
- Meal Date
- 7/16/2022
- Insights from the Gourmet AI
- Trúc Bạch beer, first produced in Vietnam in 1958, is known for its refreshing and elegant taste. The name Trúc Bạch, which means "white bamboo," is derived from a lake in Hanoi, Vietnam. Originally created as part of the post-Vietnam War economic recovery, it is said to incorporate high-quality German brewing techniques. The beer’s golden color is determined by the quality of the malt and water, which is the reason for its high acclaim. In Vietnam, it is common to see locals energetically cheering "zô, zô, zô!" (cheers, cheers, cheers!) in bars with a beer in hand. Additionally, the male author of the blog seems to have a keen attention towards dogs but experiences the curious culinary phenomenon of forgetting the taste of the beer, which is somewhat endearing in its whimsical distraction.
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