Do you know what I miss a lot? Good beer. I mean gooooooood beer. I came to Korea under the impression that there was an emerging microbrewery market. It might be here... somewhere. However, I haven't found it. I've been drinking the Korean equivalent of Natty Ice, Coors, and Bud: Hite, Kloud, and Max. Due to the heat, it was.. (I hate to admit this)... refreshing to have a very light bubbly beer. Now that the weather is cooling down, I'd like to have a pint of something craft, something unique, something Seattle. Oh, I miss you, Seattle breweries! You are the jewel in the crown of beer making.
Speaking of great breweries, my good buddy is launching his brewery this weekend. I've tasted a handful of the prototypes, and he has listened patiently to my unqualified two cents. He is a saint for putting up for me, and he is a demigod when it comes to beer brewing. So, if you're in the mood for great beer, you should go support him this weekend! He'll be at the Hop and the Hound on September 3rd from 5pm-8pm. You can visit his website for more information. I'm secretly hoping he'll move business to Korea. A girl can dream.
Now that I've been overly dramatic, there are a couple microbreweries here in Seoul. I just need to seek them out. Here are the breweries that I've found through a little research:
1. Korea Craft Brewery
2. The Hand and Malt
3. Magpie Brewing Co.
4. Galmegi Brewing Co.
5. The Booth
6. Craftworks Taphouse
I just want to point out that there are only six breweries that I could locate online in the greater Seoul area. There is literally hundreds in Washington state. Hundreds! Okay, whining is done.
