The world of beer is always evolving, with certain beer brands rising to prominence while others struggle to stay relevant. For 2024, we bring you the definitive list of the 50 most valuable beer brands, as ranked by Brand Finance. So, let’s dive into the countdown, from 50 to the most valuable beer brand of…
After nearly five years of closure, I’m thrilled to announce that tours to North Korea are finally resuming in February 2025. This marks a huge step forward for both travelers and the country itself as it begins to reopen to the world. The first research trip will head into the Rason Special Economic Zone on…
When you think of the world’s best-selling beer, the usual suspects like Budweiser or Heineken come to mind. But here’s a twist: the world’s best-selling beer is actually Snow Beer, a Chinese lager that most people outside of China have never heard of. While it might not have the global recognition of other beer brands,…
Ever been strolling around a big Chinese city and wondered what is inside a Chinese office block? Well me too, so I decided to go to the top of one and walk down 29 whole floors to see what was going on. This was done at my office building in Shenzhen where we host the…
Temperance bars, establishments that serve non-alcoholic beverages and promote abstinence from alcohol, have a rich history rooted in social movements and health-conscious decisions. While the temperance movement in the 19th and early 20th centuries sought to reduce or eliminate alcohol consumption, modern temperance bars are not just about avoiding alcohol—they’re about providing a space for…
If you spend enough time in China, you will inevitably encounter fake Chinese drinks, and by “drinks,” I mean the alcoholic variety. These essentially come in three types: actual faked brands, similar-looking brands, and outright fake alcohol. The first two are, for all intents and purposes, harmless enough, but the third one? It can literally…
