Dung Quat Beer: Origin, flavor, price and popular types of beer

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Dung Quat beer is one of the famous Quang Ngai specialties in the Central region. An attractive beer line with a light and refreshing bitter taste, bringing a refreshing and relaxing feeling to the drinker. More attractively, this beer line currently has up to 3 types of beer for you to choose from according to your taste and budget.

*Recommendation: Beer products are only for users over 18 years old

1. Origin of Dung Quat beer

Bia Dung Quat produced at Dung Quat Brewery in Quang Ngai province, formerly known as Quang Ngai Beer Factory. This brewery was built in 1991 and has been in operation since 1993 under the management of Quang Ngai Sugar Company, now renamed Quang Ngai Sugar Joint Stock Company (QNS).

Dung Quat Brewery
Image of Dung Quat brewery in Quang Ngai (Photo: Qns).

In terms of age, this brand is one of the most senior Vietnamese beer brands, having been present in our country for more than 30 years. Not to mention, the company’s entire production line, barley ingredients, hops, and yeast are all imported from Europe. In particular, the beer formula is technology transferred directly from the famous Czechoslovakian beer maker Branik.

2. Characteristic flavor of Dung Quat beer

It can be said that Dung Quat is a beer line that inherits the essence of the traditional lager beer formula of Czechoslovakia. The beer has an attractive golden color due to being made from high-quality barley and hops, and stands out with some of the following flavor characteristics:

  • The gentle aroma from high-quality hops and malt creates a relaxing feeling and stimulates the drinker’s taste buds.
  • The beer has a slightly bitter taste, a sweet aftertaste, the light bitterness from the hops is balanced with the sweetness from the malt. When enjoyed, beer will bring a more refreshing and comfortable feeling to the drinker.
  • Moderate alcohol content (from 4.3% to 4.5%), suitable for those who like to enjoy beer but don’t want to get drunk too quickly.

3. Popular Dung Quat beers today

Factory Dung Quat beer Currently producing many types of beer for domestic and foreign markets. If only in the domestic market of Vietnam, specifically the Central provinces, the company’s beers are being distributed the most with the following 3 types:

3.1. Dung Quat Lager Beer

Dung Quat Lager beer is currently the company’s most popular and best-selling beer line in the Central region market. Previously, this Lager beer line was produced with an alcohol content of 4.5%. However, to fit the current trend of using low-concentration beer, this beer line has had its alcohol content lowered to 4.3% but ensures the traditional original flavor is still retained.

The beer has a beautiful golden color, has a light bitter taste balanced with a sweet taste, creating a refreshing feeling when enjoying. With a mild, refreshing flavor and moderate alcohol content, Dung Quat Lager beer is usually not too “picky” for users, the beer taste is almost suitable for many different users.

Dung Quat Lager Beer (Photo: Qns)
Dung Quat Lager beer new tall cans will be released at the end of 2023 (Photo: Qns).

Dung Quat Lager Beer is currently bottled in the following capacities:

  • Dung Quat bottled beer 355ml, 24 bottles/carton.
  • Dung Quat canned beer 330ml, 24 cans/carton.

3.2. Hello High beer

Compared to the Hello Beer line, Hello High beer is a newer beer line launched by Dung Quat Brewery in 2022, based on long-term fermentation techniques from carefully selected Malt and Houblon ingredients from Europe. . This Hello High beer is produced with a youthful, dynamic packaging combined with stylized images and patterns bearing the mark of the ancient city of Prague, with the aim of creating more sympathy for the tastes of people. today’s youth.

Not only the packaging, the taste and alcohol content of Hello High beer are also quite mild, easy to drink, suitable for all audiences and very suitable for family parties and intimate parties between friends. Hello High beer currently has an alcohol content of 4.3% with a typical beer color of light yellow.

Hello High Quang Ngai Beer (Photo: Qns)
Hello High beer – An outstanding product of Quang Ngai – Dung Quat beer (Photo: Qns).

Currently, Hello High beer is being packaged as tall cans, capacity of 1 can is 330ml, boxed 6 cans/lot or 24 cans/carton.

3.3. Dung Quat Export Beer

Dung Quat Export Beer is a premium beer produced according to export standards to foreign countries, with premium ingredients imported from Europe. The product has a beautiful golden beer color, richer beer flavor and more intense aroma than traditional beer. Beer alcohol content is also the highest among the three types at 4.5%.

Dung Quat Export Beer
Dung Quat Export can 330ml – Quang Ngai specialty (Photo: Bigomart).

Besides being more outstanding in flavor, this high-end Export beer line from Dung Quat still possesses the characteristics of traditional beer flavors, which are a balanced light bitterness and a sweet aftertaste, bringing a wonderfully refreshing feeling. for those who enjoy. Currently, beer only has 2 packaging capacities:

  • Dung Quat Export Beer can 330ml, 24 cans/carton.
  • Dung Quat Export Beer 350ml bottle, 24 bottles/carton.

4. Prices of Dung Quat beer of all types on the market

The price of Dung Quat beer depends on the policies of each retail store and distribution agent in each area, as well as promotions at different times. Not to mention, each brand’s beer will also have different retail prices. Specifically, you can refer to the following price list:

Type of beerCapacityRetail price of bottles/cans (VND)Retail price of box (VND)
Dung Quat Lager Beer 330ml can11,000 – 13,000260,000 – 312,000
Dung Quat Lager Beer355ml bottle8,000 – 11,000192,000 – 240,000
Hello High beer330ml can12,000 -14,000280,000 – 336,000
Dung Quat Export Beer330ml can12,000 – 15,000280,000 – 360,000

*Note: Price list is for reference only, retail beer prices may vary depending on the region and policies of retailers, agents, etc. Therefore, you can refer to the sales page for more information. Dung Quat’s beer is available at retail stores, beer agents or the website of Quang Ngai Sugar Joint Stock Company,…

Overall, the retail price of Dung Quat beer Quite reasonable and much cheaper than famous beer brands such as Tiger, Heineken or Sapporo. If you love cheap, mildly bitter and cool beers, this beer brand will suit your taste.

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