Steven Towns

Japanese Brewers Playing Catch Up In China (KNBWY)

John,

Can't argue with that. Although I would add that having spent 6-months in China in '02, spirits were preferred over beer every time out and even during meals. The only time beer was served was when I asked for it. And oddly enough, a number of times I was served "Western" beer it was warm -- granted during part of my stay it was winter and I was in some rural areas and in more of northern China. I was also surprised to be served warm Cola and Orange soda as well. It wasn't bad at all especially considering how cold it was outside.