BBP 292 – Kimchi & Kolsch with Dokkaebier

What up Brewers! This week, the Legendary Brew Crew kicks it with Youngwon Lee, founder of Dokkaebier , a bold award winning brewery infusing Asian flavors and stories into every pint. We crack open a Rice Kölsch and a wild card Kimchi Sour (yep, you read that right) while Youngwon breaks down how a Korean kid turned global wine hustler ended up repping his roots through experimental beer in Cali.

From jasmine rice and yuzu citrus to kettle-souring with actual kimchi culture (who knew?), we dive into what makes Dokkaebier taste—and feel—different. It’s not just about ingredients, it’s about identity, community, and flipping the beer script being Unapologetically Asian, Unmistakably Craft . Plus, the gang debates spice levels, label easter eggs, and whether oyster sauce belongs in a stout (spoiler: not like that ).

AAPI Heritage Month gets its shine, and Youngwon drops real talk on growing up Korean American, representation in craft brewing, and the mythic meaning behind the Dokkaebi name.

Grab a can, crack it open, and ride with us. This one’s got heat.