Local microbrewery creates Korea's first native cider
Phil Kelm, second from left, and Bryan Do, third from left, toast Korea’s first cider — with a glass ofthe same. / Courtersy of Andrew SalmonBy Andrew SalmonCraft ales have transformed Korea’s beer scene in recent years, and now a local microbrewery has created Korea’s home-grown cider — the world’s fastest-growing alcoholic beverage category.“Cider,” however, could prove a misleading term for locals.In Japan and Korea, “cider” customarily refers to a category of soft drink, but the English term “cider” means a kind of wine made from apples — albeit usually drunk in the manner and quantity of beer. For centuries, cider has been appreciated by drinkers in England, France and Spain, is now produced and drunk worldwide, from Scandinavia to New Zealand, and is surging in popularity.Thus far, only imported ciders have been available in Korea. That is now set to change.“Cider is the fastest-growing alcoholic beverage category in the world, according to Euromonitor,” said Bry
Jun 20, 2016
