Incheon was the first city in Korea to introduce beers. Many Incheonites enjoy beer, and there are beers from large brands available as well. But what brings more attention is the craft beers of Incheon, which are made to show their unique characteristics and captivate the taste buds of the locals.

Caligari Brewing

Caligari Brewing is a craft beer factory renovated from a Japanese colonial-era storage building. Next to the beer factory, there is a pub named the Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, which holds Caligari craft beers as well as a variety of snacks. The most popular beers at Caligari Brewing are ‘Gaehangjang’ and ‘Our Beer in Sinpo’, named after places in Incheon. These evoke a “newtro” (new retro) vibe and unique cultural aspects. Enjoy a range of craft beers made by Caligari Brewing, like ‘Banana White’ and its sweet banana flavor.

Owl Brew Pub

Located near the Incheon Culture & Art Center, Owl Brew Pub is the first brewing pub in Incheon that offers craft beers. You can taste a wide variety of craft beers including ‘Pumpkin Ale’ with a delicate flavor of sweet pumpkin and ‘Navizam,’ which is a soft wheat beer. Many people gather at Owl Brew Pub to enjoy tasty beer and pizza.

Brew Haven

Brew Haven brews its own beers in the store to reduce distribution margins and offers craft beers at a reasonable price. There are three craft beers, including ‘Pale Lager’ with a refreshing taste, ‘IPA’ with a rich flavor after a bitter taste, and the Irish-style ‘Stout’ that represents Brew Haven. It also serves a variety of food to be enjoyed with its beers.

GrabaB

GrabaB in Bupyeong, Incheon sells homemade burgers and craft beers. There are flavorful craft beers like ‘The Munch’ with the unique dryness and sweetness of IPA, ‘The Joker Pale Ale’ with a light body taste, and ‘Mocha Stout’ with coffee and chocolate flavors. Its homemade burgers are famous for their juicy patties and fresh cheese.