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Young Master Ales

Ap Lei Chau, Hong Kong, Hong Kong · Est. 2013

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Tally's Take

Why this matters

The undisputed pioneer of Hong Kong craft. Young Master earns global acclaim for a mixed-fermentation and barrel program that's rare anywhere in Asia, and its Cha Chaan Teng-inspired sours (salted lime, ceylon milk tea) turn local diner nostalgia into world-class beer.

The founding thesisRohit Dugar left a finance career to build Hong Kong a craft brewery of its own, blending Western technique with the flavours of the city's Cha Chaan Teng diners.

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The Museum

Timeline

  1. 2013
    HK gets a craft brewery

    Rohit Dugar founds Young Master, among the first modern craft breweries in Hong Kong.

  2. 2010s
    Sour & wild program

    Builds a barrel and mixed-fermentation program that draws international attention.

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The People

Behind the beer

Rohit Dugar
Founder

Left finance to launch Hong Kong's craft beer movement.

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The Beer Library

Beers

Classic Pale Ale

Year-Round

American Pale Ale

ABV5.0%

The flagship HK pale.

Cha Chaan Teng Sour series

Limited

Mixed-Fermentation Sour

Salted lime and milk-tea inspired local sours.

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Travel Guide

Plan a visit

AddressAp Lei Chau, Hong Kong
FacilityProduction brewery + taprooms
ToursNo
Dog-friendlyNone
Amenities
  • Taprooms across Hong Kong