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[keponekid]

I know they used to, but are there any bars or stores in Seoul at all that sell North Korean beer or liquor of any kind? I really missed the boat on that one.
Thanks.

[pegasus64128]

[Zyzyfer]

[jdog2050]

[Nismo]

From what I hear, Taedonggang beer is really much better than what South Korean makers offer. That's not really saying a lot, but it's something.

However, this doesn't hold true for the hard alcohol that comes from North Korea, and this I can speak of from personal experience. If you like the taste of filthy gasoline with a hint of blueberry, then try some.

[duke of new york]

Is this the brewery that Kim bought from England and had dismantled and taken to Korea? I heard it's far better than any South Korean beer (though that isn't saying much).

[Yaya]

I had the North Korean beer but I was like meh! The novelty wore off fast, and I can see why.

[wylies99]

This is one "Korean experience" I wouldn't recommend. I tried it one time and thought it was nasty. But maybe some have lower standards for beer.

Here's a youtube video by some teachers that should enlighten newbies about where to buy it and how it tastes.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHSKKFGx4ls

[Yaya]

[wylies99]

It tastes very bad. But if you don't mind drinking cat pee then chug-a-lug.

[NohopeSeriously]

For the record, the most popular booze in North Korea is cheongju (청주). It's very similar to Japanese sake. Cheongju is at least better than the gasoline-like soju.