North Korean brewery debuts country’s first light beer, Taedonggang No. 8



News North Korean brewery debuts country’s first light beer, Taedonggang No. 8 Expert says low-calorie beverage from famous brewhouse could meet untapped demand for beer ‘without the guilt’ Joe Smith December 19, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON North Korean women drinking Taedonggang beer at a beer festival in Pyongyang in 2016 \| Image: Uriminzokkiri North Korea’s flagship brewery has launched a new low-calorie version of the famous Taedonggang beer, in a move that one expert said could help satisfy overlooked demand for light beer among weight-conscious citizens. The Taedonggang Brewing Company recently released a “‘sugar-cut beer’ with low sugar content and calories” that is “very effective for sports enthusiasts and people with overweight bodies,” according to the Choson Sinbo, a pro-DPRK outlet in Japan with close ties to the regime. North Korea’s flagship brewery has launched a new low-calorie version of the famous Taedonggang beer, in a move that one expert said could help satisfy overlooked demand for light beer among weight-conscious citizens. The Taedonggang Brewing Company recently released a “‘sugar-cut beer’ with low sugar content and calories” that is “very effective for sports enthusiasts and people with overweight bodies,” according to the Choson Sinbo, a pro-DPRK outlet in Japan with close ties to the regime. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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North Korean brewery debuts country’s first light beer, Taedonggang No. 8

Expert says low-calorie beverage from famous brewhouse could meet untapped demand for beer ‘without the guilt’

Joe Smith December 19, 2023

North Korean brewery debuts country’s first light beer, Taedonggang No. 8

North Korean women drinking Taedonggang beer at a beer festival in Pyongyang in 2016 | Image: Uriminzokkiri

North Korea’s flagship brewery has launched a new low-calorie version of the famous Taedonggang beer, in a move that one expert said could help satisfy overlooked demand for light beer among weight-conscious citizens.

The Taedonggang Brewing Company recently released a “‘sugar-cut beer’ with low sugar content and calories” that is “very effective for sports enthusiasts and people with overweight bodies,” according to the Choson Sinbo, a pro-DPRK outlet in Japan with close ties to the regime.

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