Tsingtao is China’s most iconic beer brand and the country’s second-largest brewery, holding about 15% of the domestic market and accounting for half of China’s beer exports. Founded in 1903 in Qingdao (then Tsingtao), the brewery’s flagship product is a well-balanced, crisp lager with a slightly malty, nutty sweetness and a pleasant aroma, making it an ideal complement to spicy or flavorful Asian cuisine. Tsingtao Lager is brewed using high-quality ingredients, including domestically-grown hops, premium barley, and spring water from Laoshan Mountain, renowned for its purity.

The brand offers a range of products, from classic lagers to stouts and specialty beers, with alcohol content typically between 4.5% and 4.8% for its main lager. Tsingtao is now available in over 60 countries and is the top-selling Chinese beer in the United States and many other international markets. Its distinctive logo features the Huilan Pavilion from Qingdao’s scenic coastline, symbolizing tradition and quality.