Budnamu Brewery
A new craft beer brewery has opened in the beachside city of Gangneung, in Gangwon-do. Budnamu currently serves six beers on tap, four of which are brewed in-house by Australian brewer Phillip Rankmore, as well as guest beers from local and overseas craft breweries. More are expected to follow in the next month.
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Budnamu seeks to infuse traditional styles of beer with local Korean ingredients, as exemplified by its pine extract saison and Changpo (a plant known as Sweet Flag) Rauchbeir. Says Rankmore: “We really think that there are so many traditional Korean ingredients that a lot of people just don’t know that much about, and we think they can add a lot to beer.”
Located within walking distance from the Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal, the brewery additionally offers coffee and dining options, a beer garden, terrace seating, and even an indoor rain forest. Budnamu is currently open to visitors from 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm, Tuesday – Sunday; in September these hours will be extended to 11:00 – 24:00, seven days a week. For more information, contact 033-920-9380. Check out their Facebook page for updates on deals and events.
93-8 Hongje-dong, Gangneung