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Dokkaebier Wins Best Craft Beer Honors at 2022 Annual Brewski Awards

 Dokkaebier Wins Best Craft Beer Honors at 2022 Annual Brewski Awards We don’t just make craft beer at Dokkaebier; we’re also craft beer fans down to our core. This is why we dedicate so much time to making craft beer more diverse and inclusive. We believe craft beer shouldn’t be just for beer snobs. It's why we’re especially proud to share that Dokkaebier has won big at the 2022 Annual Brewski Awards! The Brewski Awards is an international beer competition that recognizes brands with extraordinary quality and integrity, and we’re honored to be among the best of more than 600 beer brands worldwide.   The Best Craft Beer: Dokkaebier at the 2022 Annual Brewski Awards Dokkaebier has some of the best craft beer, according to the 2022 Annual Brewski Awards. Craft beers were ranked by aroma, appearance, flavor and mouthfeel to identify the best of the best.   Beer of the Year: Dokkaebier Milk Stout Platinum Medal: Dokkaebier Kimchi Sour Platinum Medal: Dokkaebier Yuza Blonde Gold Medal: Dokkaebier Rice Kolsch Silver Medal: Dokkaebier Bamboo Pilsner Bronze Medal: Dokkaebier OG Witbier   We started Dokkaebier because there aren’t many Asian American founders or brewers in craft beer. Because of the lack of representation in the industry, there are very few, if any, craft beers with Asian ingredients or tastes. Dokkaebier dedicates a lineup of beers to limited edition batch runs, which we call “experimental beers,” made with inventive ingredient combinations like peach and pomegranate, Assam tea, Korean dalgona sugar candy and more. And because we’re craft beer fans, we eagerly await real-time feedback from other craft beer fans to determine which beers we’ll make available year-round. We’re flattered that our Rice Kolsch experimental brew has won an international award—a gold medal!—in less than six months since its launch.   About Dokkaebier’s award-winning craft beer Dokkaebier Milk Stout has the complexity of a well-roasted, single-origin coffee. The stout is spicy from peppercorn and has citrus and herbal notes from cardamom. As you might expect, there is a softness, which adds to the palatability of the brew, which only lactose can bring in a milk stout. Dokkaebier Kimchi Sour is an entirely new experience for craft beer fans. Kimchi is a staple of Korean cuisine, and it was only a matter of time before we found a way to incorporate it into craft beer! The kettle sour is made with the head brewer’s own personal kimchi culture and has refreshingly tart beginnings of ginger. The sour has the bold aromatic and spicy finish of gochugaru or Korean sun-dried chili peppers. Dokkaebier Yuza Blonde is a very drinkable blonde ale brewed with one of Asia’s most popular fruits, yuza, also known as yuzu. The citrus gives the beer a crisp aroma and flavor, and the taste is light, refreshing, sweet and bracing. Dokkaebier Rice Kolsch is a malty, traditional Kolsch with a slightly sweet flavor and a bright citrus character. Rice adds a nutty and light toasted taste, which becomes very prominent in the back and creates a soft mouthfeel for a pleasant, balanced experience. The rice flavors shine through from start to finish, making Rice Kolsch an easy-to-drink beer. Dokkaebier Bamboo Pilsner is a clean and crisp European-style lager. Made with bamboo tea and American noble hops, the craft beer has almond and honey sweetness, which make for a refreshing, easy-drinking beer. Dokkaebier OG Witbier is a playful mixture of the omija five-flavor berry and the Korean sun-dried chili peppers called gochugaru. The peppers give a little spice and punchiness, contributing to a more dynamic flavor with every sip. The witbier is light, refreshing and easy to drink.

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Dokkaebier Wins Best Craft Beer Honors at 2022 Annual Brewski Awards

DeliveryRank Interview with Youngwon

DeliveryRank Interview with Youngwon Last Update - November 30, 2022 Youngwon recently spoke with DeliveryRank about Dokkaebier and what makes it special.  Find out how Youngwon came up with the idea of Dokakebier, how we came up with our beer flavors , and Youngwon’s entrepreneurial journey of founding the leading Asian-inspired craft beer company. Check out the interview!  Here are a few notable excerpts from Youngwon’s conversation with DeliveryRank: How did you come up with the idea for Dokkaebier? I’ve been involved in the alcohol industry for 14 years. Back in South Korea, I ran an import distribution company representing many international alcohol brands. My main goal was to launch them in South Korea.  Things took a turn five years ago when an opportunity to live in the U.S. arose. I started running a brewery in northern California. Three years ago, I started Dokkaebier, an Asian-inspired craft brewery based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Which flavors are the most popular among your customers? Kimchi Sour, Bamboo Pilsner and Yuza Blonde are the most popular Dokkaebier craft beers. They have also won national and international awards. Kimchi Sour won a Gold Medal at the 2021 Annual Brewski Awards. Do your ingredients need some sort of approval? We are craft beer fans, and we want to get feedback from craft beer fans right away. We organize many tastings and make sure to have them test our experimental brews.  We analyze reactions, feedback and customer suggestions. The approval of our community helps us understand whether the new creation is a good bet.

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Dokkaebier Craft Beer is Now Available at Whole Foods Market!

Where to find Dokkaebier in Whole Foods Market - January 2023 a Dokkaebier is finally available at Whole Foods Market grocery stores! Since we launched Dokkaebier in 2020, it’s been our dream to get into Whole Foods. Walking through the beer aisle of those well-known and renowned stores, we didn’t see any Asian-inspired craft beers. We’ve worked hard for over a year, and it’s paid off. We finally got in! Dokkaebier is available on the shelves of a new Whole Foods location every few days. We’ve grown from our first location in Walnut Creek a few months ago to 62 locations all over California!  You can find six Dokkaebier core beers at Whole Foods Market grocery stores in California: Dokkaebier Kimchi Sour Dokkaebier Bamboo Pilsner Dokkaebier Yuza Blonde Dokkaebier Rice Kolsch Dokkaebier Milk Stout Dokkaebier Dokkaebi IPA This is a major milestone for Dokkaebier, and it’s thanks to you we made it this far! We couldn’t ask for a better community. The next time you’re at Whole Foods, text us a picture with Dokkaebier at (510) 661-3338, and we might feature you on our social media! 😉 Where to buy Dokkaebier craft beer: Which Whole Foods Market stores have Dokkaebier in stock? You can find Dokkaebier craft beer in the following Whole Foods Market grocery stores in California: Nor-Cal Region Whole Foods Market - Berkeley 3000 Telegraph Ave Berkeley, CA 94705 (510) 649-1333   Whole Foods Market - Blithedale 731 E Blithedale Ave Mill Valley, CA 94941 (415) 381-3900   Whole Foods Market - Blossom Hill - San Jose 1146 Blossom Hill Rn San Jose, CA 95118          (408) 266-3700     Whole Foods Market - Campbell 1690 S Bascom Ave Campbell, CA 95008 (408) 371-5000   Whole Foods Market - Capitola 1710 41st Ave Capitola, CA 95010           (831) 464-2900   Whole Foods Market - Castro - San Francisco 2001 Market St San Francisco, CA 94114 (415) 626-1430   Whole Foods Market - Coddingtown - Santa Rosa 390 Coddingtown Ctr      Santa Rosa, CA 95401     (707) 542-7411   Whole Foods Market - Concord 2085 Diamond Blvd, Ste 125 Concord, CA 94520 (925) 695-3180     Whole Foods Market - Dublin 5200 Dublin Blvd Dublin, CA 94568 (925) 452-2226   Whole Foods Market - Folsom 270 Palladio Pkwy Folsom, CA 95630 (916) 984-8500 Whole Foods Market - Fraklin 1765 California St San Francisco, CA 94109 (415) 674-0555 Whole Foods Market - Fremont Mowry 3111 Mowry Ave Fremont, CA 94538 (510) 401-5880   Whole Foods Market - Gilman - Berkeley 1025 Gilman St Berkeley, CA 94710 (510) 809-8293    Whole Foods Market - Haight Street 690 Stanyan St San Francisco, CA 94117 (415) 876-6740   Whole Foods Market - Harrison - Oakland 230 Bay Pl Oakland, CA 94612 (510) 834-9800   Whole Foods Market - Lafayette 3502 Mt Diablo Blvd Lafayette, CA 94549 (925) 284-5305    Whole Foods Market - Los Altos 4800 El Camino Real Los Altos, CA 94022 (650) 559-0300   Whole Foods Market - Los Gatos 15980 Los Gatos Blvd Los Gatos, CA 95032 (408) 358-4434   Whole Foods Market - Mill Valley 414 Miller Ave Mill Valley,CA 94941 (415) 381-1200   Whole Foods Market - Monterey 800 Del Monte Center Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 333-1600   Whole Foods Market - Napa 3682 Bel Aire Plaza Napa, CA 94558 (707) 224-6300 Whole Foods Market - Noe Valley 3950 24th St San Francisco, CA 94114 (415) 282-4700 Whole Foods Market - Novato 790 De Long Ave Novato, CA 94945 (415) 878-0455   Whole Foods Market - Ocean 1150 Ocean Ave San Francisco, CA 94112 (415) 333-7400    Whole Foods Market - Petaluma 621 E Washington St Petaluma, CA 94952 (707) 762-9352 Whole Foods Market - Potrero Hill - San Francisco 450 Rhode Island St San Francisco, CA 94107 (415) 552-1155 Whole Foods Market - Redwood City 1250 Jefferson Ave Redwood City, CA 94062 (650) 367-1400   Whole Foods Market - Sacramento 4315 Arden Way Sacramento, CA 95864 (916) 488-2800 Whole Foods Market - San Mateo 1010 Park PI San Mateo, CA 94403 (650) 358-6900   Whole Foods Market - San Rafael 340 3rd St San Rafael, CA 94403 (415) 451-6333   Whole Foods Market - San Ramon 100 Sunset Dr San Ramon, CA 94583 (925) 355-9000    Whole Foods Market - Santa Clara 2732 Augustine Dr, Ste 1600 Santa Clara, CA 95054 (408) 562-9162 Whole Foods Market - Santa Rosa 1181 Yulupa Ave Santa Rosa, CA 95405 (707) 575-7915   Whole Foods Market - Sebastopol 6910 McKinley St Sebastopol, CA 95472 (707) 829- 9801   Whole Foods Market - SoMa - San Francisco 399 4th St San Francisco, CA 94107 (415) 618-0066    Whole Foods Market - Sonoma 201 W Napa St Sonoma, CA 95476 (707) 938 8500   Whole Foods Market - Stevens Creek 20955 Stevens Creek Blvd Cupertino, CA 95014 (408) 257-7000   Whole Foods Market - Stonestown 3251 20th Ave, Suite 340 San Francisco, CA 94132 (415) 375-4242   Whole Foods Market - Sunnyvale 150 E McKinley Ave Sunnyvale, CA 94086 (408) 419-1290  Whole Foods Market - Temescal 5110 Telegraph Ave Oakland,CA 94609 (510) 903-2222   Whole Foods Market - The Alameda 777 The Alameda San Jose, CA 95126 (408) 207-1126   Whole Foods Market - Trinity - San Francisco 1185 Market St San Francisco, CA 94103 (415) 354-7555    Whole Foods Market - Walnut Creek 1333 Newell Ave Walnut Creek, CA 94596 (925) 274-9700  So-Cal Region   Whole Foods Market - Arroyo 465 S Arroyo Pkwy Pasadena, CA 91105 (626) 204-2266   Whole Foods Market - Beverly Hills 239 N Crescent Dr,  Beverly Hills, CA 90210 (310) 274-3360   Whole Foods Market - Brea 3301 E Imperial Hwy Brea, CA 92823  (714) 528-7400   Whole Foods Market - Brookhurst 10081 Adams Ave Huntington Beach,CA 92646 (714) 594-6850   Whole Foods Market - Culver City 3377 S La Cienega Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90016  (424) 434-7960   Whole Foods Market - Downtown LA 788 S Grand Ave Los Angeles, CA 90017 (213) 873-4745   Whole Foods Market - Glendale 331 N Glendage Ave Glendale,CA 91206 (818) 548-3695   Whole Foods Market - Irvine 8525 Irvine Center Dr Irvine,CA 92618 (949) 777-8500   Whole Foods Market - Jamboree 2847 Park Ave Tustin, CA 92782 (714) 566-7650   Whole Foods Market - La Jolla 8825 Villa La Jolla Dr La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 642-6700   Whole Foods Market - Long Beach Lakewood 3881 N Lakewood Blvd Ste A Long Beach, CA 90808 (562) 548-1840   Whole Foods Market - Long Beach Relocation 6400 E Pacific Coast Hwy Long Beach,CA 90803 (562) 598-8687   Whole Foods Market - Oxnard 650 Town Center Dr Oxnard, CA 93036 (805) 751-4300   Whole Foods Market - Pasadena 3751 E Foothill Blvd Pasadena,CA 91107 (626) 351-5994   Whole Foods Market - Playa Vista 12746 W Jefferson Blvd  Playa Vista, CA 90094 (310) 862-9900   Whole Foods Market - Santa Monica  2201 Wilshire Blvd Santa Monica, CA 90403 (310) 315-0662   Whole Foods Market - Sherman Oaks East 12905 Riverside Dr Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 (818) 853-8600   Whole Foods Market - Thousand Oaks 740 North Moorpark Rd Thousand Oaks,CA 91360 (805) 777-4730   Whole Foods Market - Valencia 24130 Valencia Blvd Santa Clarita,CA 91355 (661) 260-2377   Whole Foods Market - West LA 11666 National Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90064 (310) 996-8840     What if Dokkaebier isn’t available at my Whole Foods Market location? Don’t worry: Dokkaebier is available at many Whole Foods Market locations in California. We are hard at work to get Dokkaebier in more Whole Foods grocery stores fast. Your favorite Whole Foods might stock our craft beer already. If we aren’t there, just let your local Whole Foods team know that you want our beer. The more you let them know, the more likely they will put us in their store.  You can also request our product, and we’ll work hard to get it in stock at that location!

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Dokkaebier Craft Beer is Now Available at Whole Foods Market!