Shenzhen’s got craft beer fever and it shows no signs of stopping – lately, it seems like a new taproom is opening its doors almost every month. Recently, local brewer Yuppies Brewery has thrown its hat in the ring with their new location in Nanshan, right next to Raffles City.
The vibe inside is cozy and intimate, with some smooth jazz playing softly and dim, warm lighting. While the decor is modern and clean, it also has some idiosyncrasies, including two coats of arms and a wooden eagle mounted on the wall.
While Yuppies does serve food, the focal point of the brewpub is, without a doubt, the beer. The selection is robust, with five beers brewed in-house and nine more from other Chinese and foreign brewers. We tried Yuppies’ own Peony Pavilion IPA (RMB 45), which was pleasantly flavorful and easy to drink due to its low IBU (that’s bitterness for our readers who aren’t craft beer nerds).
Prices per pint run from RMB35-60, which is comparable to most other brewpubs and taprooms around Shenzhen. Adventurous drinkers can take advantage of a decent flight deal – Yuppies offers two different “tasting sets” for just RMB70 each.
Sometimes, when you’re knocking back a few beers, you just need some good old-fashioned bar food to chase them down with. Luckily, Yuppies has that angle covered with a smorgasbord of appetizers, burgers, steak, pastas, pizzas and salads.
We kicked off our meal with the snack platter (RMB68), which included fries, chicken wings, butterfly shrimp and “nachos” (which might be more accurately described as deep-fried puff pastry). All was well besides the wings – the pinkness in the center triggered slight worries of salmonella, which thankfully proved unfounded.
The brewpub’s namesake Yuppies burger (RMB55), a Big Mac-sized cheeseburger with all the usual fixings, was served with crispy crinkle-cut fries. The patty, while slightly thin, was well-seasoned and juicy, and the sesame seed bun was nicely toasted. The crinkle-cut fries, being crinkle-cut fries, were delicious.
Yuppies’ vegetable pizza (RMB58) was also a solid choice. The pizza’s crust was crispy and quite thick, providing a nice vehicle for the generous variety of cheesy veggies on top. Nothing groundbreaking, but definitely a satisfying pairing with a pint or two of craft beer.
Overall, the brewpub’s comfortable atmosphere and respectable beer selection make it a decent spot to bring a friend for happy hour if you’re in the area.
Price: RMB90-120
Who’s going: Craft beer enthusiasts, Shenzhen University students, high tech/software industry park professionals
Good for: Solid beers and the usual snacks
Nearest metro: Nanshan Station (Exit D), 16 minutes
See listing for Yuppies Brewery.
[Cover photo via Dianping]
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