Asia Brewers Network

ABN Talks: Richard Kim, Founder, Playground Brewery (Rep. Korea)

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South Korea is one of Asia’s largest beer markets, but like everywhere this year is reeling from the effects of the global pandemic.

In this episode of “ABN Talks” Oliver Woods meets up with Richard Kim, founder and head brewer of Seoul’s Playground Brewery, one of the new wave of breweries growing rapidly in the South Korean craft brewing scene.

They discuss Richard’s personal brewing journey, how the South Korean craft beer market is coping with the current pandemic and what he expects of the future.

View the full session in the video below.

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Charles Guerrier

Charles Guerrier

Charles founded SEA Brew in 2015 and is now responsible for the running of the Asia Brewers Network and associated activities. He travels extensively throughout the region putting his Beer Sommelier accreditation to good use.

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