Beer Saturday: The complete beer list for Nov. 29
Our big beer event at Southern Barbarian this weekend is just a few days away, so it's time to give you a few more details. Below you will find a complete list of the beers on offer for unlimited tastings. But first, let's run down the event's lucky draw prizes (everyone who attends will automatically be entered into the drawing):
- One RMB 500 voucher from Southern Barbarian
- One assorted case of beers from American Craft Beer Partners
- Assorted pint glasses from American Craft Beer Partners
- NEW! RMB 500 in vouchers from Sherpa's
This list can grow between now and Saturday, too. If you or your company would like to donate a prize, please email info at shanghaiist.com. We'll be sure to mention your donation prominently on the site. For complete details about Beer Saturday click here or visit the event's Facebook page (and invite your friends).
And now to the beers you will be tasting while nibbling on select finger foods from Yunnan Province. It's a really nice selection. The grades you see below are from Beer Advocate. Here's how their grade scale works:
| A | Outstanding |
| A- | Excellent |
| B+ | Very Good |
| B | Good |
| B- | Worthy |
For our beers, we don't need to go any lower than that. If you'd like, you can compare them to some beers commonly found in Shanghai bars and stores: Tsingtao (C-, not worthy), Budweiser (D+, avoid), Carlsberg (C, mediocre), Heineken (C-, not worthy), Asahi Super Dry (C-, not worthy), Tiger (C, mediocre), Snow (F, avoid).
Here's the list. Click on the scores for more info about each beer. ABV stands for Alcohol By Volume:
| BEER | BREWERY | STYLE | ABV | GRADE |
| Old Rasputin | North Coast | Russian Imperial Stout | 9.00% | A |
| Brooklyn Local 1 | Brooklyn | Belgian Strong Pale Ale | 9.00% | A- |
| American Amber Ale | Rogue | American Amber/Red Ale | 5.60% | B+ |
| Brooklyn Lager | Brooklyn | American Amber/Red Lager | 5.20% | B+ |
| Brother Thelonious | North Coast | Dubbel | 9.00% | B+ |
| Dead Guy Ale | Rogue | Maibock/Helles Bock | 6.50% | B+ |
| Le Merle | North Coast | Saison/Farmhouse Ale | 7.90% | B+ |
| Pipeline Porter | Kona | American Porter | 5.40% | B+ |
| Pranqster | North Coast | Belgian Strong Pale Ale | 7.60% | B+ |
| Ruedrich's Red Seal Ale | North Coast | American Amber/Red Ale | 5.50% | B+ |
| Acme California IPA | North Coast | American IPA | 7.10% | B |
| Brooklyn Brown Ale | Brooklyn | American Brown Ale | 5.50% | B |
| Brooklyn East India Pale Ale | Brooklyn | English India Pale Ale (IPA) | 7.00% | B |
| Gordon Biersch Märzen | Gordon Biersch | Märzen/Oktoberfest | 5.70% | B |
| Gordon Biersch Pilsner | Gordon Biersch | German Pilsener | 5.30% | B- |
| Longboard Lager | Kona | American All-Malt Lager | 5.50% | B- |
Shanghaiist's Beer Saturday: Craft Brew Tasting at Southern Barbarian, Saturday, November 29, 2-6 pm. Unlimited tastings of select American craft beers and finger foods from Yunnan. Beer judging. Lucky draw. Entry: RMB 150. Southern Barbarian 南蛮子, 2/F, Area E, Ju'Roshine Life Art Space, 56 Maoming Nan Lu, near Changle Lu, 茂名南路56号,生活艺术空间E区2楼,近长乐路. Tel: 5157-5510. More info here.