Coastal city brims with China's largest beer festival

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(CNTV)

The Mecca of the Chinese beer brewing industry. Millions are flocking there for an International Beer Festival until August 25th. But competitive drinkers will need a head for heady brews if they’re going to succeed in the drinking competitions.

Cheers, from China.

The froth, the fizz, the chink of glasses and the unmistakable aroma of beer. It must be the annual Qingdao International Beer Festival - the highlight of every Chinese beer drinkers calendar.

"It feels great and unique. Usually we drink with a small circle of friends, but today we are here to drink with people from all over the country, (PICS IN)and even other parts of the world. This is a great toast between Qingdao and the world." Zheng Fei, Businessman said.

This year is the festival’s busiest yet in its 20-year history. What’s on tap? Over 300 types of beer products, made by 27 brewers from 18 different countries.

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