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We track 104 breweries in South Korea. 3 rate Great. ColoreDD | 컬러드 in Geumjeong-gu leads the list at 4.29 (Great).
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Great
Consistently produce world-class beer.
Fine
Make genuinely good beer, if not the pint you will still be talking about next year.
Poor
Not bad beer so much as unremarkable beer.
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Most craft beer drinkers pass these by.
Geumjeong-gu, Busan, South Korea
ColoreDD -컬러드- produce's high quality beer and is ranked #1 in South Korea. They are most well known for "장전에일", which is a Bitter - Best and "Q.E.D.", which is an Imperial Stout. Their primary focus is brewing Dark Beers and Strong Ales.
Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
SeoulGypsy / 서울집시 produce's high quality beer and is ranked #2 in South Korea. They are most well known for "이파리 IPA / Ipari IPA", which is an American IPA and "Mission ! Helles / 미션 헬레스", which is a Helles Lager. Their primary focus is brewing Saisons and IPAs.
Gwangjin District, Seoul, South Korea
Ash Tree produce's decent quality beer and is ranked #5 in South Korea. They are most well known for "Victorian Dinner Ale", which is a Bitter - Session / Ordinary and "Light Bitter 1895", which is a Bitter - Session / Ordinary. Their primary focus is brewing Saisons and Dark Beers.
용산구, 서울특별시, South Korea
Located in the heart of Itaewon, Seoul Korea at our Draft Taphouse Chillhops Itaewon Project. A Countryside Batch Brewery brewing on the very West Coast Side of Korea and serving our nectar in the heart of Seoul. A brewery dedicated to bringing modern style beers & supplying throughout Korea with one twist... Beers inspired from back Home - Down Under (Australia & New Zealand). We use the freshest Hops and malts from Down Under giving you the taste of our Homeland. We have house beers and a flagship New Zealand Double IPA (Chur Bro!) but enjoy pushing the boundaries and batch brew as much as we can. Chur!
Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do, South Korea
Perched on a mountainside, White Crow Brewing Company and its handcrafted beer reflect the purity of its source water, the beauty of nature, and the freedom to fly like a bird. Proudly located in Pyeongchang, South Korea.
Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Ggeek Beer Company located in Deokyang-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do is the brewery where five young beer experts that put their passion and philosophies into delectable Craft Beer. Ggeek named after an onomatopoeic word, a meaning of ‘to drink’ in Korean, and ‘geek’ in English.
Jung-gu, Daegu, South Korea
Daedo Brewery is a new brewpub located on Kim Kwang Seok street, one of the most famous locations in Daegu. The original building was constructed as a makgeolli factory in 1953 and was named Daedo Yangjojang. (yangjojang is the Korean word for any building that produces alcoholic beverages) The makgeolli factory closed in 1997 and was left unattended for a long time, however in February, 2019, the building was renovated and reopened. We reused the name '대도양조장', but now instead of makgeolli we make craft beer. Our brewery has six 1000 liter (7BBL) fermentation tanks, used to make a variety of different beer. There are many people unfamiliar with craft beer in Daegu, so we have a range of beers on our tap list , from easy to drink styles, like traditional Munich style Helles, German Pilsner, as well as an American style IPA, an Imperial Stout, a Ginger lime sour beer(sours are a new trend in craft beer these days) and Pink Stout using the locally roasted coffee beans. The brewery has two floors of seating, as well as open air seats outside, and can serve up to 150 people at a time. We have fourteen different beers available on our tap lists, with twelve of the beers produced locally at the Daedo Brewery.
Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
MysterLee Brewing Co. produce's good quality beer and is ranked #9 in South Korea. They are most well known for "Mr. Green - Tropia IPA", which is a New England IPA and "The Grabber", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Alecrew 에일크루 produce's decent quality beer and is ranked #7 in South Korea. They are most well known for "Blue Macaw Hazy IPA 블루마카우", which is a New England IPA and "Golden Macaw 골든마카우", which is an Imperial New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Based in Seongsu-dong & Hapjeong-dong Seoul Brewery constantly explores new beer styles without being constrained by traditional beer styles. As the best craft beer brewery in Korea, they use a variety of traditional beer ingredients such as malt, hops, and yeast, as well as various other seasonal ingredients to create rich flavors.
Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
브루어리 을를은 대한민국 이천시 증포동 요골에 위치한 양조장입니다. 300년전부터 지켜온 땅을 영원히 보존하기 위해 설립된 브루어리 을를은 진정한 크래프트 맥주 문화와 가치를 추구합니다. Brewery eulreul, located in the heart of Icheon, South Korea, was founded to keep and preserve our ancestors land. We brew beers that showcase the true virtue and spirit of the craft beer industry.
Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Playground Brewery produce's fine quality beer and is ranked #11 in South Korea. They are most well known for "The Monk IPA", which is an American IPA and "Hopsplash IPA", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Lagers.
Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea
Brewer owned and operated (Master Brewer Certification, WBA). Nomadic Brewing combines German brewing practices with American craft artistry to provide local customers with balanced, drinkable, and complex beers. We focus on our local community with very limited distribution at the moment. Be on the look out for our Korean* Ales (brewed with Organic Korean Rice Syrup) as well as our emerging barrel program.
Yeonje-gu, Busan, South Korea
A Fusion of California Craft & Korean Innovation. Rooted in the bold, hop-forward traditions of the West Coast, Wildcat Brewing blends the best of California's craft beer culture with the crisp, refreshing styles preferred by Korean beer lovers. Our brews reflect this cultural harmony. Whether it's a punchy IPA or a light, crushable lager, we combine fresh, local Korean ingredients and fruits with American brewing techniques. Founded by an American craft beer enthusiast, Wildcat brings a taste of the familiar with an exciting Korean twist, creating beers that speak to both adventurous palates and casual drinkers alike.
Haeundae-gu, Busan, South Korea
Founded in Mühldorf am Inn, Bavaria, in the 17th century Turmbräu is ownded by our brewer's family since 1907. All beers are made according to the Reinheitsgebot without additives or artificial flavors. The Brewhouse can be seen from the Taproom, so if you're lucky you can see the brewer at work. The food is made following the brewer's family recipes. Handmade Schnitzel, Currywurst and Bratwurst.
Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea
HopMori Brewing Company produce's unproven beer and is ranked #17 in South Korea. They are most well known for "Jeju Hallabong IPA", which is an American IPA and "Jeju IPA", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
Chungju-si, South Korea
Blue Whale Brewhouse produce's unproven beer and is ranked #21 in South Korea. They are most well known for "Baby Milk Stout", which is a Milk / Sweet Stout and "Nic IPA", which is an English IPA. Their primary focus is brewing Dark Beers and IPAs.
Jung District, Seoul, South Korea
Indie Beer Factory produce's unproven beer and is ranked #34 in South Korea. They are most well known for "오얏꽃의 꿈 / Dream of Korea Empire #3", which is an American IPA and "Jung-gu Jeongdong", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Brewery304 브루어리304 produce's unproven beer and is ranked #27 in South Korea. They are most well known for "Pluto Blonde Ale 플루토 블론드 에일", which is a Blonde / Golden Ale and "Mint Chocolate Stout 민트 초코 스타우트", which is an Other Stout. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and Dark Beers.
Haeundae, Busan, South Korea
Gorilla Brewing Company is an independent craft brewery founded in Busan in 2016. We brew distinctive, award-winning beers that bring Korean craft beer to drinkers at home and around the world. Our core and seasonal range includes hop-forward IPAs, pale ales, stouts, wheat beers, sours and experimental releases, served at Gorilla venues and selected partners. Visit our website for current beers, venues and export enquiries. 고릴라브루잉은 2016년 부산에서 시작한 독립 크래프트 브루어리입니다. 한국의 개성과 글로벌 감각을 담은 다양한 맥주를 만들며, 부산의 고릴라 매장과 파트너를 통해 선보이고 있습니다.
Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Artmonster Brewery Inc. produce's unproven beer and is ranked #28 in South Korea. They are most well known for "Suda Sponsor", which is an American Pale Ale and "Endless Love", which is an American Porter. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and Wheat Beers.
Jung District, Seoul, South Korea
Euljiro Brewing 을지맥옥 produce's unproven beer and is ranked #25 in South Korea. They are most well known for "Seersucker IPA", which is a Session IPA and "Hawaiian Shirt Golden Ale", which is a Blonde / Golden Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Saisons.
Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea
founded in Itaewon, Seoul in 2012. Magpie helped pioneer the Korean craft beer movement — and earned the first-ever East Asian Beer Championship Gold Medal by a Korean brewery to prove it. Today, our beers travel beyond Korea to the U.S., Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, and Canada. Back home, we run four taprooms — two in Seoul, two on Jeju Island. If you're planning a trip to either city, come find us. We'll have something on tap worth checking in.
Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea
Craft Root produce's unproven beer and is ranked #33 in South Korea. They are most well known for "Sokcho IPA", which is an American IPA and "Snow IPA", which is a Session IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Original Beer Company produce's unproven beer and is ranked #13 in South Korea. They are most well known for "Cosmos Ale", which is a Bière de Champagne / Bière Brut and "Bullrock Stout", which is an Imperial Stout. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and Dark Beers.
Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea
Mont Beer produce's unproven beer and is ranked #30 in South Korea. They are most well known for "Hawaiian IPA", which is an American IPA and "Mont Vienna Stout", which is an English Stout. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Wheat Beers.
Haeundae, Busan, South Korea
Founded in 2015, Wild Wave Brewing Co. is the first Brewing Company in Korea to focus on sour and wild (brettanomyces). We would like to be an artisanal beer company leading Korean breweries by focusing on rare styles. 2015년 설립된 와일드웨이브 브루잉은 국내 최초 사우어(sour), 와일드(wild, brettanomyces)에 중점을 둔 브루잉 컴퍼니입니다. 국내에서 보기 드문 스타일과 접하기 쉽지 않은 맥주들을 주력으로 생산하여, 대한민국 대표 장인(Artisanal) 맥주 회사를 표방하고자 합니다.
Dongducheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Dongducheon Brewery produce's unproven beer and is ranked #20 in South Korea. They are most well known for "Red India Pale Ale", which is an American IPA and "APA", which is an American Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Amber Ales.
Suyeong-gu, Busan, South Korea
We started off as band of enthusiastic home brewers from all corners of the globe. Brought together by a love of beer, we formed the Galmegi Brewing Company, and opened Busan, South Korea’s first craft beer pub in 2013. Fortunately, people liked what we were doing so, we kept on doing it. In May of 2014 we opened our second location, a brewery, just around the corner, up from the beach. Modelled on the American microbrewery style, the spacious, two-level open air brewery houses the entire brewing process as well as more bar stools and chairs for lovers of Galmegi beer. Come on down, order your favorite pint, we promise you’ll want to order more.
Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea
Budnamu Brewery produce's unproven beer and is ranked #40 in South Korea. They are most well known for "Haseulla IPA", which is an American IPA and "Minori Session", which is a Session IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Amber Ales.
Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
The Four Seasons produce's unproven beer and is ranked #45 in South Korea. They are most well known for "Red Rye", which is an American Red Ale and "Saison 개나리", which is a Saison. Their primary focus is brewing Amber Ales and Dark Beers.
Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea
White Rabbit produce's unproven beer and is ranked #22 in South Korea. They are most well known for "Alice", which is a Fruit Beer and "Ku-De-Ta", which is an English IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.
Seoul, South Korea
Namsan produce's unproven beer and is ranked #38 in South Korea. They are most well known for "Namsan Chemistry IPA", which is a Brut IPA and "Namsan Nam-Chem IPA", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Suyeong-gu, Busan, South Korea
Praha 993 Craft Brewery produce's unproven beer and is ranked #49 in South Korea. They are most well known for "El Cardón West Coast IPA", which is an American IPA and "Last Bohemian Pale Lager", which is a Czech / Bohemian Pilsner. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Lagers.
Suseong District, Daegu, South Korea
Boccaccio Bräu produce's unproven beer and is ranked #46 in South Korea. They are most well known for "Weizen", which is a Wheat Beer and "Ariana Stout", which is an Other Stout. Their primary focus is brewing Wheat Beers and Dark Beers.
Seoul, South Korea
Funky Taphouse produce's unproven beer and chooses to limit their brewing to a select few. They are most well known for "Galaxy IPA", which is an American IPA and "Pacific Ale", which is an American Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Seoul, South Korea
Skim45 produce's unproven beer and is ranked #41 in South Korea. They are most well known for "Triple Hop IPA", which is a Session IPA and "Double Porter", which is an Other Porter. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Queens Head produce's unproven beer and is ranked #44 in South Korea. They are most well known for "Weizen", which is a Wheat Beer and "Dunkel", which is a Wheat Beer. Their primary focus is brewing Wheat Beers and Pale Lagers.
South Korea
제주지앵 / 감귤맥주 (Jejusien/Jeju Jieng/Tangerine Beer) produce's unproven beer and is ranked #46 in South Korea. They are most well known for "Jeju Orange Beer", which is a Fruit Beer and "Jejusien Heavy", which is an Other Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing Sours and Pale Ales.
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