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They are at time.com/newsletters and are separate from a paid subscription.  _Soccer fans offer a toast with Tsingtao beer to celebrate the World Cup in Qingdao, Shandong province, on June 12\. PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY_ By Li Yingxue With many of the World Cup matches in North America playing out amid the wee hours in China, Qingdao’s late-night beer houses and seafood stalls are filled with soccer fans. Across the coastal city in Shandong province, supporters gather around television screens with freshly poured beer and plates of seafood. Cheers erupt with every goal, while the aromas of malt, grilled skewers and sea breeze fill the night air. The tournament has added new energy to Qingdao’s summer nightlife, where soccer, beer and seafood have long gone hand in hand. For many residents and visitors, watching matches has become another way to experience the city’s distinctive beer culture. At a bar in downtown Qingdao, German expatriate Lucas Schmidt watched the opening matches alongside friends from several countries. “People from different countries shared the same emotions. Everyone celebrated together,” said Schmidt, a 32-year-old mechanical equipment specialist who has lived in Qingdao for three years. Originally from Munich, Schmidt first encountered Tsingtao beer in Asian supermarkets and Chinese restaurants in Germany. “It was one of the first Chinese beers I knew,” he said. “The taste was refreshing, easy to drink and had a pleasant malt character.” After moving to Qingdao, Schmidt discovered another side of the city’s beer culture through freshly brewed draft beer and raw ale — typically unfiltered and unpasteurized draft beer that is served fresh. Schmidt said that the latter’s slightly cloudy appearance and richer yeast aromas were unlike most beers he drank in Germany. During soccer matches, he often orders a classic lager. Beer enthusiasts in the city often describe the classic lager as balanced and easy to drink. Raw beer, meanwhile, offers a more robust maltiness, fuller aromas, a velvety mouthfeel and a shorter shelf life, and should be consumed fresh. Wang Gen, who has run a bar in Qingdao for three years, said that customer numbers typically rise by around 30% during major soccer tournaments. According to Wang, local consumers have become increasingly interested in freshness, flavor and drinking experiences. “People no longer focus only on price,” he said. “They care more about quality, freshness and atmosphere.” For longtime residents, however, beer remains deeply connected to everyday routines. Zhang Kai, a 42-year-old native of Qingdao, said that one of the city’s most recognizable traditions is buying fresh “bag beer” on the way home. “Many people stop at neighborhood beer shops after work and take home a bag of fresh beer,” he said. The practice is a familiar sight in summer: Transparent plastic bags filled with freshly poured beer can be seen hanging from bicycle handlebars or carried by residents walking home for dinner. “It’s simply part of daily life,” Zhang said. “Beer is both a drink and a way of bringing people together.” Beer is an intrinsic part of the city’s identity. Annual beer festivals, museums and brewery districts have helped make Qingdao one of China’s best-known culinary destinations. [](https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/) ## China Daily Website - Connecting China Connecting the World Since its launch in 1981, China Daily has grown to become the nation’s leading English-language newspaper. With a combined print, online and mobile readership of more than 470 million, it serves a vital role in telling the world about China, providing valuable insight into the world’s second-largest economy. 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