Heoshimcheong microbrewery

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This is a place I used to frequent when I lived here in Busan a few years ago. They make 3 varieties of beer on site, the darkest being a tasty and very strong brown ale they call Dunkel. it is situated on the ground floor of the Heoshimcheong  sauna complex, a part of the Nongshim Hotel in Oencheonjang, on subway line 1, Busan.

The brewing equipment is all visible though glass windows, the decor is faux-Bavarian and the super-cute waitresses and, I suspect, embarrassed waiters, all dress respectively in Heidi-style costumes and lederhosen.  The menu is dominated by overpriced sausages, but it's definitely worth a visit just for the beer.

I went there today at about 5:30pm and the waitress, who has excellent English, told me I was the first customer. I enjoyed a 500ml glass of Dunkel, and the complimentary bread sticks, which seemed to contain chilli.

On weekends the place is packed with hikers, enjoying a few drinks after a post-mountaineering sauna. They have a house band which plays pretty cheesy pop and the place can get quite lively.

Anyway I enjoyed my own post-sauna beer and may sneak back later in the week for another.

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