After revision of the
liquor tax
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law in
South Korea
South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea (ROK), is a country in East Asia. It constitutes the southern half of the Korea, Korean Peninsula and borders North Korea along the Korean Demilitarized Zone, with the Yellow Sea to the west and t ...
, it was introduced that license of making small scale beer. By releasing regulation,
craft beer
Craft beer is beer manufactured by craft breweries, which typically produce smaller amounts of beer than larger "macro" breweries and are often independently owned. Such breweries are generally perceived and marketed as emphasising enthusiasm, ne ...
has increased as of 2014 in South Korea. Microbreweries in South Korea have expanded the base not only in the domestic market, but also in overseas markets. It has been increasing that demand and supply of microbreweries and pubs.
History
South Korean beer
Beer, called ''maekju'' () in Korean, was first introduced to Korea in the early 20th century. Seoul's first brewery opened in 1908. Two current major breweries date back to the 1930s. The third brewery established in Korea, Jinro Coors Brewery, ...
has a reputation for blandness and low quality.
North Korean beer
North Korea has at least ten major breweries and many microbreweries that supply a wide range of beer products. The top brand is the light lager Taedonggang by the state-owned Taedonggang Brewing Company.
The country's problems with goods d ...
, in contrast, tends not to be as light and is considered relatively good for
Asian beer
Beer in Asia began when beer was produced in Sumer, Mesopotamia (ancient Iraq) circa 6000 years ago. It was introduced by Europeans in the 19th century, with modern breweries established in British India, the Dutch East Indies (today Indonesia), ...
.
The British business weekly ''
The Economist
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'' caused an uproar in South Korea when it declared in 2012 that "brewing remains just about the only useful activity at which North Korea beats the South."
The article and the success of North Korean microbreweries prompted the South Korean beer industry to reform, including changing the
alcohol law
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to allow microbrewing,
in 2014.
List of South Korean microbreweries
* The Booth Brewing Co.: Located in Gyeongnidan. Began as a small pub in 2013. It produces 'Kukmin IPA', 'Dae-Dong Gang Pale Ale', 'Summer Zen Ale', 'Brewbro IPA' etc. It also serves a tap by 8 pubs in Seoul.
* Band of Brewers: pub and brewery in Seonreung.
* Praha993: Czech pub and brewery located in Mangmi 2(i)-dong, Busan.
* Korea craft breweries: Located in Chungbuk. It has been ordered by Hitachino Nest.
* The hand and Malt : Located in Namyangju. Owner of Korea's largest hops farm. 100% owned by brewing giant
AB-InBev
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since 2018
* Gorilla Brewing: Located in Busan Gwangan-ri.
* Galmegi Brewing Co.: American style brewery located in Busan Gwangan-ri.
* Magpie Brewing Co.: Served on tap at three locations: Itaewon, Hongdae and Jeju.
* Budnamu Brewery: Pub and brewery in Gangneung. It produces beers using local ingredients from Korea as well as western style craft beer.
* Stevens Brewing: Located in Sinsa-dong. It has been provided One-day class for making craft beer.
*SteinDorf-Bräu: Pub and brewery Located in Song-pa.
* AKITU Brewery: Brewery located in Busan.
* Wild Wave Brewing: Pub and brewery in Busan.
* Pyrus: Pub and Brewery in Itaewon.
* Pond Dang: Pub and Brewery in Garosu-gil.
* Play-ground Brewery: It has tap room in Ilsan, Songdo. And It has logo motivated from Korean traditional mask 'Haheo Tal'.
* Travier: Brewery in Ulsan.
* Whasoo Brewery: Pub and Brewery in Ulsan. It produces 'citron pale ale',
*Won Nation Brewery: located in Hapjeong, Seoul. Constantly producing seasonal beers.
* Hidden Track: Brewery in Dongdae-moon.
* Saenghwal Beer: It has the most pubs in South Korea.
* Seoul Brewery: Brewpub in Hapjeong, Seoul https://www.seoulbrewery.com/
See also
*
Beer in South Korea
Beer, called ''maekju'' () in Korean, was first introduced to Korean Empire, Korea in the early 20th century. Seoul's first brewery opened in 1908. Two current major breweries date back to the 1930s. The third brewery established in Korea, Jinro ...
*
Beer in North Korea
North Korea has at least ten major breweries and many microbreweries that supply a wide range of beer products. The top brand is the light lager Taedonggang by the state-owned Taedonggang Brewing Company.
The country's problems with goods dis ...
References
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Beer in South Korea