One of the best feelings in life is winding down after a long day with some ice cold beer. Whether you're alone with your book or favourite TV show, or with the people who matter the most to you, there's no denying that the day's (maybe even week's) stress just melts off your bones and you truly feel this sense of 힐링 (hil-ling; literally: healing).

Drinking the same can of beer over and over again may suffice, but if you'd like to try something new and be a little more adventurous, why not take a look at some craft beers instead? Craft beers are beers made by master brewers who handpick the ingredients that go into making the beer, and breweries are often small and independent, making only small batches of beer each time.

Probably one of the first Korean craft beer importers here in Singapore, Juju Brews carries an impressive array of Korean craft beers from seven different breweries. Their website https://www.jujubrews.com/ has also classified the beers into different taste notes. At ABC KOREA, we've chosen one beer per flavour that we believe you'd enjoy!

Complex

As opposed to the familiar taste of traditional beers, craft beers with complex flavours experiment with a variety of techniques to bring a new and interesting layer to your (not so) average beer. Perfect for those who are always on the look out for something new and are not afraid for some experimentation.

You can find Gorilla Brewing Co.'s Chocolate Cinnamon Vanilla Roll Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout here!

Crisp & Clean

No, we're not talking about laundry. Yes, we're talking about beer. Beers that are described to be crisp and clean are usually lighter and more refreshing. Less experimental with flavours, they're good for those who may still be a little averse to going out of their beer comfort zone.

You can find Amazing Brewing Co.'s Helles Lager here!

Dark & Roasty

If light beers are not your thing, you might prefer beers that are classified as dark and roasty instead. These beers carry with them hints of dark roast malt and coffee, and often have a heavier body for a stronger taste.

You can find Goodman Brewery's Seoul Porter here!

Fruity & Spices

Especially for those who may be new to drinking beer, you might have found that a lot of beers out there are too bitter for your liking. This is where Juju Brews' fruity and spices category comes in for you! Packed full with the fruit and spice flavours (some beers are even brewed with the actual fruit and spices!), beers in this category are almost completely free of that bitter kick that you're looking to avoid.

You can find KABREW's Kumiho Relax Beer here!

Hoppy & Floral

Hops are green cone-shaped flowers of the Humulus lupulus plant that play a huge part in a beer's aroma and flavour. How the hops are used in the brewing process affects the strength and direction of the hop profile. Beers in this category often have hints of pine, citrus, and herbs.

You can find Budnamu Brewery's Minori Session here!

Malty & Sweet

When we think of malt drinks, we tend to think about Milo, or Horlicks. But what exactly the malt taste like? Caramel? Toffee? The flavour is hard to describe but there's no doubt that we love the taste of malt (yes, the writer has aspirations to appear on the next rendition of Show Me The Money).

You can find Playground Brewery's Pumpkin Ale here!

Tart & Funky

There are two types of people: those who love tart & funky beer, or those who do not. One of the more unique types of beer flavours, beers with these tasting notes are often sour and surprise you with unexpected scents or flavours.

You can find Gorilla Brewing Co.'s Sun Shower here!

The coolest thing about Juju Brews is that they even have a map of breweries and taproom serving craft beer in Korea! Keep this in your bookmarks for the next time you plan a trip up!

Additionally, from now until 18 August, Juju Brews is also having a special 10% off storewide with the code "B2BP2HA" so hurry down to get your fix of craft beer!