As we entered the beginning of August, warm weather arrived. What can soothe your tired mind from the hot weather and overflowing work is a glass of cold beer! Early “craft beers†were popular mainly among enthusiasts because they had a stronger flavor than regular beers they usually drank. Gradually, more and more people fell in love with the appeal of craft beer, which boasts deep flavors and flavors, and it became a trend. Craft beer refers to beer made from a recipe developed in-house by a brewery. A variety of flavors are created according to the ingredients and amounts put in by the manufacturer, adding to the fun of picking and eating. Here are 5 of the best craft beer restaurants in Seoul that seduce you with their tangy and refreshing feeling.
1. Enjoy 'Brewers' in Huam-dong, Seoul while looking at the panoramic scenery of Haebangchon
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“Brewers†was newly opened in Huam-dong in May of this year by the owner who learned brewing techniques in the UK. Rooftop seats where you can enjoy a beer while looking out at the scenery of Haebangchon are popular. The signature menu, “Full of Love,†is a porter-style dark beer mixed with peanut butter. Along with the heavy flavors of chocolate and coffee, the savory peanut butter scent that remains at the end is impressive.
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â–²Location: 39, Sinheung-ro 20-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
▲Business hours: 11:00 — 00:00 every day
â–²Price: Sarangbumbuck 6,500 won, tomato sausage pasta 13,000 won
▲Testimonial (Shikigin Eun Saeming ♥): I feel even more delicious when I drink beer while watching the sunset in a really cool, open landscape! It was nice that it wasn't too expensive after a craft beer, and I enjoyed it, but the subtle peanut butter flavor was the highlight.
2. 'Steindorf' in Bangi-dong, Seoul, where you can enjoy authentic German beer
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“Steindorf†makes beer using only malt, hops, water, and yeast, just like the traditional German way beer is made. The signature menu is “Hefeweizen,†which has a rich foam; “pale ale,†which has an attractive bittersweet flavor; “IPA,†which has a rich, fruity aroma; and “sampler,†where you can enjoy a tempting “stout†with a savory flavor all at once. German snack menus such as “Schwein Haksen†and “Schnitzel†are also popular.
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â–²Location: 11, Ogeum-ro 15-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 15:00 — 00:00 every day, closed on Sundays
â–²Price: Sampler 16,000 won, Schwein Haksen 36,900 won
â–²Testimonial (Daily Diet): The whole building is used, but there is a large brewery underground, and it's fun to look at. I ordered it as a sampler because I wanted to eat this and that, but the beer really tastes good!
3. 'Village Brewery' in Changcheon-dong, Seoul, with rich tropical fruit flavors
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“Billy's Brewery†is a place where you can enjoy craft beer and European cuisine from breweries all over the country. The signature beer is “Beer Bar, Juice Bar or New England IPA,†which uses fresh citrus hops and has a strong tropical fruit aroma. The citrus scent that becomes stronger as you drink it gives the impression of drinking fruit juice. Cocktails using beer are also available.
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â–²Location: 34 Yonsei-ro 11-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 17:00 — 00:00 every day, closed on Sundays
â–²Price: Beer Banna Juicebar New England IPA 8,000 won, Piri-Piri Chicken and Belgian Waffles 18,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Mont Blanc): The exterior of this grand medieval castle is amazing. There are a variety of beers, so it's fun to pick and eat, and chicken fried in beer batter is also a combination of honey as a snack!
4. 'Seoul Listar' at Seoul Station, a fun place to pick and drink
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“Seoul Lista†is a cafe pub that operates on the 1st floor as a pub where you can eat craft beer and snacks, and the 2nd floor is a cafe where you can drink coffee. They sell about 20 different types of craft beer, adding to the fun of picking and eating. “Seoul Lager,†which captures the aroma of roasted malt, is a popular beer. Thanks to its gentle texture and fresh finish, it is one of the easy-to-drink menus.
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â–²Location: 19 Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 11:30 — 00:00 every day, closed on Sundays
â–²Price: Seoul Lager 8,500 won, Rocket Crispy Chicken 20,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Shikigin Bubble Bubble): There is a wide variety of craft beers, and there are all kinds of snacks, from chicken to pizza to hamburgers. I chose chicken as a beer snack, and it was a happy chimak time because it was more juicy and moist than I thought.
5. Enjoy beers from around the world in one place, 'Ark Pub' in Seocho-dong, Seoul
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'Ark Pub' is a place where you can find a variety of craft beers from around the world, including Ark beer produced by 'Korea Craft Brewery' located in Eumseong, Chungcheongbuk-do. The signature menu “Ark, Hugmy†uses orange peel and domestic ingredients to create a light yet cheerful feeling. Using ginger as a spice, the fresh fruit flavor blends harmoniously with the fresh umami.
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â–²Location: 29, Seocho-daero 74-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 17:00 — 01:00 every day, closed on Sundays
â–²Price: Ark, Hugmy 7,500 won, Bacon & Garlic Mac and Cheese 18,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Ar Arl Lur): It's close to Gangnam Station, so it's a place I often go to when I want to eat a beer after work. The moment you take just one sip of Arc Hugmy, you can feel the citrus scent so strong that it goes over you.
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