Top 8 Shandong Alcoholic Beverages

Changyu is the oldest Chinese producer of wine and brandy, founded in 1892 in Yantai, Shandong Province, by Zhang Bishi, a patriotic Chinese expatriate. By introducing 124 noble grape varieties from Europe and building the first underground wine cellar in Asia, Changyu laid the foundation for modern winemaking in China. Koya is a brand of brandy produced by Changyu, utilizing traditional French Charentais copper pot stills for distillation. The distillery owns six of these stills, making it one of the wineries with the highest number of Charentais stills in the world. It has also implemented the first digital distillation control system in China, enabling precise monitoring and adjustment of the distillation process.The master distiller of Koya brandy is Zhang Baochun, who has over 30 years of experience in brandy distillation. Combining tradition and innovation, she has developed advanced techniques for producing high-quality brandy. In 2019, she became the first woman to receive the title of "Chief Brandy Master in China" from the China Alcoholic Drinks Association.Expand

Longting is a heritage Chinese boutique winery, located on the eastern slop of Mount Feng in Penglai where is the northernmost in Shandong peninsula. Longting vineyard occupies 68 hectares, and half of the estate is dedicated to vines. 50,000 bottles of high-end wines are produced per year, including dry white, dry red, rosé and dessert wines. The vineyard is planted primarily to Petit Manseng, Marselan, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Petit Verdot and Vidal. The tourist reception hall has an area of ​​2600㎡, the cellar covers 3700㎡, and an area of ​​4000㎡ for guest rooms and pastoral restaurants. Longting vineyard is located on a wide stretch with the most fascinating forests, valleys and fresh air. Expand

Tsingtao Brewery is one of the oldest and most renowned breweries in China, founded in 1903 in the coastal city of Qingdao in Shandong Province. The brewery began as a German-British joint venture, which strongly influenced its early production style and technological standards. Even today, their lagers carry a clear imprint of German brewing tradition, especially in the clean flavor profile and the mild yet precise hop character. One of the most iconic elements of the brand’s history is the use of water from Mount Laoshan, valued for its softness and balanced mineral composition that shapes the beer’s taste. Tsingtao has grown from a small colonial brewery into a modern company that now holds a leading position in the Chinese beer market. Its flagship product, Tsingtao Lager, is exported to more than 70 countries, where it is recognized as a representative example of the traditional Chinese lager style. The company operates multiple breweries and regional centers across China, relying on stable supply chains and advanced quality-control systems. Technologically, they combine traditional brewing methods with contemporary filtration, fermentation, and bottling processes. The brand positions itself as premium, emphasizing its long history and consistent quality, which strengthens its competitiveness in international markets. Over the years, the core philosophy has remained unchanged - reliable quality, a straightforward style, and a recognizable flavor. Thanks to this continuity, Tsingtao has become one of the few Chinese beer brands that is both commercially dominant at home and globally acknowledged in the beer category.Expand