Michael Brown, MBA and Founder Osan Craft Beer Club
Mike Brown retired from the Air Force, holds a Master's in Business Administration, and is a co-founder of the Osan Craft Beer Club. Mr. Brown worked as a Korean language analyst and translator and currently lives with his family in South Korea. As a leader of the Osan Craft Beer Club, Mike Brown brings together casual beer lovers and advanced craft connoisseurs to share knowledge of the craft beer industry in South Korea. Additionally, he works with breweries, distributors, and the community to support and promote the growing craft beer scene across South Korea.
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Nomadic Brewing Pop-up SOLD OUT!
Over 100 people will attend the first co-hosted Craft Beer Pop-up event by the Pyeongtaek Craft Beer Society and Osan Craft Beer Club on November 11, 2022. Let’s take a look at the event and why I’m so excited. Plus, tips on how you can still come to get some Nomadic Beer if you didn’t get a ticket! Nomadic Brewing Interview After Event Update: The event was amazing! Kimchi Rednecks did a lovely interview with the Nomadic at the pop-up event watch it here: The Pop-up Highlights Community Dooley Pet’s…
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Nomadic Brewing PSCS Craft Beer Pop-up
Want to know more about Nomadic Brewing, the featured brewery at Pyeongtaek Craft Beer Society (PCBC) and Osan Craft Beer Club (OCBC) upcoming Pop-up at Riverun Cafe in Pyeongtaek, South Korea? Get to know them in the following blog. Nomadic Brewing Interview After Even Post Update: Kimchi Rednecks interviewed Nomadic Brewing a the Craft Beer Pop-up! Check out the event video here! Nomadic Brewing Pop-up at Riverun Cafe November 11th, 2022 – PCBS adn OCBC will host a Nomadic Brewing pop-up and Fun Run at Riverrun Cafe in Pyeongtaek-si. The…
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Breweries, Pubs, & Craft Beer, November in South Korea, October in South Korea, SOS Seasonal Pyeongtaek Guide: Fall
Pumpkin Craft Beer in South Korea
Each year we get many requests for pumpkin beer options around the time the weather starts to chill. Here are a few beers to try in 2022. About Pumpkin Beer in South Korea Pumpkin pie is a very traditional North American dessert but can be hard to find here in Korea. But in Korea’s beer scene, several breweries are offering pumpkin beer. Supplies will be limited. When Do Breweries Have Pumpkin Beer? Each year, these small-batch pumpkin beers start hitting pubs around mid-October but this may change each year. Start…
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Osan Craft Beer Festival 2022 Recap
Finally! Finally, I think I am rested and recovered from the epic weekend that was the Osan Night Beer Festival (야맥주축제) also known as the Osan Craft Beer Festival. The Experience I was fortunate enough to be able to visit the festival on all three days. Friday, I hung out with friends, drank a lot of beer, and then chilled with a few brewers into the wee hours of the morning. Saturday, I explored more of the festival, helped White Crow pour beer, and had dinner with an unexpected guest.…
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Breweries, Pubs, & Craft Beer, Hiking in Korea, November in South Korea, October in South Korea, September in South Korea, SOS Seasonal Pyeongtaek Guide: Fall
Best Korean Craft Beer Spots for Fall
Enjoy the fall locations for Korean craft beer. In this post, we share the best places for fall colors and cool brews. Autumn in South Korea Autumn is the best season in Korea. The season is marked by pleasant weather with high clouds and low pollution. The rice fields and other crops will be harvested, and families will celebrate Chuseok. Then the trees will begin to change color. Gingko trees will drop their pungent fruit and then turn a bright yellow. Maples will follow with colors ranging from orange to…
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Craft Beer Scene Around Songtan (Sinjang), South Korea
So…you want to hear about the craft beer scene around Songtan (Sinjang)? Songtan, one of the northernmost areas of Pyeongtaek, has plenty of bars, pubs, and restaurants serving regular and craft beers. Therefore, let’s explore the neighborhoods of Songtan and discover craft beer with the Osan Craft Beer Club (you can join us on Facebook). Craft Beer in Sinjang-dong, Pyeongtaek The neighborhood directly outside Osan AB’s main gate often called the Songtan Entertainment District, or SED for short. This neighborhood has many, foreigner-friendly bars and restaurants, and almost all of…
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Breweries, Pubs, & Craft Beer, Gangwon-do Adventures, Korean Travel & Adventure, Korean Travel Itineraries: 52 Weeks of Fun, October in South Korea, Restaurants and Bars
3 Brewery Travel Itinerary for Gangwondo
Let’s go visit one of the most beautiful parts of South Korea and drink some beer! If you love this 3 brewery travel itinerary for Gangwondo, be sure to join Osan Craft Beer Club on Facebook. About Gangwondo Gangwon Province (강원도) occupies the most northeastern portion of South Korea. Known for both coastal and mountainous areas, they recently hosted the 2017 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics. For this 3 brewery travel itinerary for Gangwondo trip, we were discovering some staples of the Korean craft beer industry, the White Crow Brewing Company near…
