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Hanoi’s craft beer scene has exploded since 2014 — from one Vietnamese brewer to dozens of local breweries serving creative IPAs, stouts, sours, and lagers across the city. Pasteur Street Brewing pioneered Vietnamese craft beer; today brewers like Heart of Darkness, Gammer Brewing, and Bia Craft offer Vietnamese twists on global beer styles. Cost: $3-8 per beer (vs $0.30 for bia hoi). This complete Hanoi craft beer scene guide for 2026 covers the top breweries, what to drink, and how to navigate Vietnam’s growing craft beer revolution.

Flight of craft beers in small glasses
Hanoi has a thriving craft beer scene with multiple breweries.

Top Hanoi Craft Breweries

1. Pasteur Street Brewing Company (The Pioneer)

  • Founded: 2014 (first Vietnamese craft brewer).
  • Address: Multiple Hanoi locations.
  • Famous for: Jasmine IPA, Passion Fruit Wheat, Vietnamese-twist craft beers.
  • Cost: 100,000-200,000 VND ($4-8) per beer.
  • Atmosphere: Modern Vietnamese craft.

2. Heart of Darkness Brewery

  • Address: 50 Trang Tien, Hoan Kiem.
  • Famous for: Strong IPAs, stouts, experimental beers.
  • Cost: 100,000-200,000 VND.

3. Gammer Brewing Company

  • European-style craft beer.
  • German lagers, IPAs.
  • Cost: 100,000-180,000 VND.

4. Bia Craft Hanoi

  • Address: 1B Hang Trong Street.
  • Multiple craft selections.
  • Vietnamese and imported.

5. Standing Bar

  • Tay Ho craft beer.
  • Bia hoi-style atmosphere.
  • Lower prices than other craft bars.

6. Furbrew

  • Tay Ho location.
  • Vietnamese craft brewery.

7. Beervana

  • Multi-tap craft beer venue.
  • Wide selection.

Vietnamese Craft Beer Styles

Beer taps showcasing popular brands in pub
Vietnamese craft brewers offer creative IPAs and stouts.

Vietnamese-Twist IPAs

  • Jasmine IPA (Pasteur Street).
  • Passion Fruit Wheat.
  • Lemongrass IPA.
  • Coconut Stout.

Traditional Styles

  • American-style IPAs.
  • Belgian-style ales.
  • German pilsners.
  • Irish stouts.

Experimental

  • Sour beers.
  • Barrel-aged stouts.
  • Vietnamese ingredient infusions.

Pricing Comparison

Bia Hoi (Traditional)

  • 8,000-15,000 VND ($0.30-0.60).
  • 3-4% ABV.
  • Light lager.

Vietnamese Bottled Beer

  • 25,000-40,000 VND ($1-1.60).
  • Bia Hanoi, Bia Saigon, Bia 333.
  • 5% ABV typical.

Craft Beer

  • 100,000-200,000 VND ($4-8).
  • 5-12% ABV.
  • Various styles.

Imported Beer

  • 120,000-300,000 VND ($5-12).
  • European, American, Asian imports.

Hanoi Craft Beer Tour Sample Day

  1. 4:00 PM: Beer tasting at Pasteur Street.
  2. 5:30 PM: Move to Heart of Darkness.
  3. 7:00 PM: Dinner at Standing Bar (food + beer).
  4. 8:30 PM: Bia Craft Hanoi.
  5. 10:00 PM: Final beer at Beervana.

Craft Beer Etiquette

  • Tip 10-20% at upscale craft bars.
  • Try flights for variety.
  • Ask brewer recommendations.
  • Pace yourself — craft beers are stronger.
  • Don’t mix bia hoi prices with craft prices.

Where to Find Craft Beer in Hanoi

Old Quarter

  • Bia Craft Hanoi.
  • Heart of Darkness.
  • Various tapsters.

French Quarter

  • Pasteur Street locations.
  • Upscale craft venues.

Tay Ho

  • Standing Bar.
  • Furbrew.
  • Other craft bars.

Vietnamese Craft Beer Culture

The Movement

  • Started with American expat brewers.
  • Quickly adopted by Vietnamese.
  • Now over 50 craft breweries in Vietnam.
  • Hanoi has 15+ craft venues.

Future Trends

  • Vietnamese ingredient experimentation.
  • Local hop growing experiments.
  • Sour beer growth.
  • Barrel-aged programs.

Craft Beer Hanoi FAQs

Best craft brewery in Hanoi?

Pasteur Street Brewing — Vietnam’s craft beer pioneer.

How much for craft beer?

$4-8 per pint typically.

Vietnamese-style craft beer?

Try Jasmine IPA or Passion Fruit Wheat at Pasteur Street.

Best craft beer area?

Tay Ho district has growing craft scene.

Are there craft beer tours?

Yes — Hanoi Backstreet Tours offers craft beer tour.

Are craft bars expensive?

Yes vs bia hoi, but quality justifies for enthusiasts.

Best food pairing?

Vietnamese banh xeo pairs with IPA. Hot pot with lagers.

Imported vs Vietnamese craft?

Vietnamese craft increasingly competitive with imports.

Plan Your Hanoi Craft Beer Tour

Hanoi’s craft beer scene is one of Asia’s most exciting. Pair this guide with our nightlife pillar, best bars, Ta Hien guide, and bia hoi guide.