The most famous beer in North Korea is the "Daedong River Beer" brewed by the late Chairman of the National Defense Commission, Kim Jong il. Now, a strong competitor to this' General Beer 'has emerged. In urban areas, chilled craft beer is highly regarded as a "money making business". Especially in urban areas, handcrafted beer is becoming increasingly popular, and it is said that private beer houses are crowded with customers every day.
On July 23rd, sources in South Hamgyong Province, North Korea, stated that "as the weather turns hot, the number of residents looking for chilled beer is rapidly increasing." Especially in Hamhung City, home brewed beer shops are thriving, attracting customers from all walks of life, from young people in their 20s to company employees and families.
A source said, "At night, all places are crowded with people. Recently, there has even been a trend among young people to hold birthday parties in these places, which further increases the number of customers
The secret to its popularity lies in "convenience" and "deliciousness". This craft beer only needs to be brewed, bottled, and naturally fermented at home, making it more flavorful than industrially produced beer. It is also cheaper than state-owned brands such as Datong River Beer and Fenghe Beer. The average alcohol content of state-owned beer is about 5%, while the alcohol content of homemade beer is slightly higher, ranging from 6.5% to 7%. Nevertheless, the price per bottle is 4500 Korean won, which is 1500 Korean won cheaper than the 6000 Korean won per bottle of state-owned beer. Local residents praise it endlessly: "It gets drunk quickly, tastes good, and is affordable
In addition, even in North Korea, where refrigeration equipment is scarce, some people adopt a unique method of filling traditional kimchi storage tanks with ice cubes to cool beer, allowing them to enjoy chilled beer even under the scorching sun. The production of craft beer has also attracted the attention of those who are trying to seize this business opportunity.
In fact, a popular shop owner in his 40s in Xianxing City used to sell shoes in the market, but due to the economic downturn, he fell into financial difficulties. He learned how to brew beer and turned it from a side job to a main job, which enabled him to have a stable life.
According to sources, they heard that the eoe beer industry is developing well, so they turned to the 8.3 system (a system that allows private enterprises to operate by paying a certain amount of money instead of official duties), and even the working class has joined this industry.
In addition, these beers are widely sold by street vendors, providing a source of income in addition to store sales. On the other hand, the sale of privately brewed alcoholic beverages has also been hit by the authorities. The store may be suddenly closed, but "they will only be hit if ordered by superiors. In most cases, they will be tolerated without orders from superiors
Even in a tightly controlled society, a glass of chilled beer originates from the wisdom and needs of life. This home brewed beer craze is worth paying attention to as it symbolizes the future of North Korea's economy.
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