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2026.09.20
Craft Beer Tasting Set for Home Without Failure
A taste map made with six bottles, from bright lagers to sours and porters
When preparing several craft beers at home, it can be easy to end up with only similar IPAs or, conversely, mix too many styles and lose track of the order. A good tasting set isn’t just a collection of the most expensive products but a clear composition comparing different axes like bright beers, fragrant ales, hoppy IPAs, sour brews with acidity, and dark porters. This list is organized around six actual products available in Korea, arranged in a way that allows you to create a taste map in one home party session.
It's best to share the six bottles with at least three people or separate them into two sessions. Each person should pour a small amount of each product and rinse the same glass with water to easily compare the differences in aroma. Keep the bottles refrigerated, but there’s no need to chill all products to an icy temperature. Start with light snacks like plain crackers, nuts, and cheese, and save the stronger flavors for later. The potential for resealing and storing leftover products varies depending on their packaging.
It's best to share the six bottles with at least three people or separate them into two sessions. Each person should pour a small amount of each product and rinse the same glass with water to easily compare the differences in aroma. Keep the bottles refrigerated, but there’s no need to chill all products to an icy temperature. Start with light snacks like plain crackers, nuts, and cheese, and save the stronger flavors for later. The potential for resealing and storing leftover products varies depending on their packaging.
Seoul Forest Craft Lager
Seoul Forest Lager
First product to consider in the ‘Craft Beer Tasting Set for Home Without Failure’: Seoul Forest Lager. Brewery to note in the set is Amazing Brewing Company, style is Pilsner, and the official description summarizes it as ‘A pilsner showcasing the nutty malt along with the floral and herbal aroma of noble hops, listed as 30.7 IBU on its official page.’ Following the set's criteria of lagers, pale ales, IPAs, sours, and porters, the flavor profile to focus on includes: nutty malt, flowers, herbs, and a refreshing bitterness. Observing how these characteristics appear in the glass will clarify the choice rationale.
Information for Seoul Forest Lager included in the set indicates the official alcohol content is 5.3%. The perspective on its use is that it’s ideal not only for enjoying a refreshing cold beverage but also for exploring the malt and hop flavors of lagers. When tasting, label the bottles with numbers and pour small amounts to separately score for aroma, sweetness, bitterness, acidity, and texture. Since the stock, capacity, and packaging of the Seoul Forest Lager in the ‘Craft Beer Tasting Set for Home Without Failure’ may change, check the latest details from Amazing Brewing Company’s official channels and product labels.
Information for Seoul Forest Lager included in the set indicates the official alcohol content is 5.3%. The perspective on its use is that it’s ideal not only for enjoying a refreshing cold beverage but also for exploring the malt and hop flavors of lagers. When tasting, label the bottles with numbers and pour small amounts to separately score for aroma, sweetness, bitterness, acidity, and texture. Since the stock, capacity, and packaging of the Seoul Forest Lager in the ‘Craft Beer Tasting Set for Home Without Failure’ may change, check the latest details from Amazing Brewing Company’s official channels and product labels.
양조장 어메이징브루잉컴퍼니
스타일 Pilsner
도수 5.3%
향·맛 고소한 맥아·꽃·허브·산뜻한 쓴맛
구매 확인 재고·용량·패키지는 공식 판매처에서 최신 정보 확인
Mac Pie Pale Ale
Magpie Pale Ale
Second product to consider in the ‘Craft Beer Tasting Set for Home Without Failure’: Magpie Pale Ale. Brewery to note in the set is Magpie Brewing Company, style is American Pale Ale, and the official description summarizes it as ‘Magpie's first and signature beer, leaving a subtle bitterness behind fruity and citrus flavors.’ Following the set's criteria of lagers, pale ales, IPAs, sours, and porters, the flavor profile to focus on includes: apricot, citrus, and mild bitterness. Observing how these characteristics appear in the glass will clarify the choice rationale.
Information for Magpie Pale Ale included in the set indicates the official alcohol content is 4.8%. The perspective on its use is that it serves as a gentle point of entry for expanding preferences from lagers to hop-infused ales. When tasting, label the bottles with numbers and pour small amounts to separately score for aroma, sweetness, bitterness, acidity, and texture. Since the stock, capacity, and packaging of the Magpie Pale Ale in the ‘Craft Beer Tasting Set for Home Without Failure’ may change, check the latest details from Magpie Brewing Company’s official channels and product labels.
Information for Magpie Pale Ale included in the set indicates the official alcohol content is 4.8%. The perspective on its use is that it serves as a gentle point of entry for expanding preferences from lagers to hop-infused ales. When tasting, label the bottles with numbers and pour small amounts to separately score for aroma, sweetness, bitterness, acidity, and texture. Since the stock, capacity, and packaging of the Magpie Pale Ale in the ‘Craft Beer Tasting Set for Home Without Failure’ may change, check the latest details from Magpie Brewing Company’s official channels and product labels.
양조장 맥파이 브루잉 컴퍼니
스타일 American Pale Ale
도수 4.8%
향·맛 살구·감귤·가벼운 쌉쌀함
구매 확인 재고·용량·패키지는 공식 판매처에서 최신 정보 확인
First Love IPA
Third product to consider in the ‘Craft Beer Tasting Set for Home Without Failure’: First Love IPA. Brewery to note in the set is Amazing Brewing Company, style is Hazy IPA, and the official description summarizes it as ‘A hazy IPA connected with its name, showcasing a rich texture from oats, fruity aromas, and the bitterness beneath a sweet first impression.’ Following the set's criteria of lagers, pale ales, IPAs, sours, and porters, the flavor profile to focus on includes: orange, citrus, tropical fruits, and sweet bitterness. Observing how these characteristics appear in the glass will clarify the choice rationale.
Information for First Love IPA included in the set indicates the official alcohol content is 6.5%. The perspective on its use is that it’s perfect for feeling the difference between clear, dry West Coast IPAs and hazy, smooth styles. When tasting, label the bottles with numbers and pour small amounts to separately score for aroma, sweetness, bitterness, acidity, and texture. Since the stock, capacity, and packaging of the First Love IPA in the ‘Craft Beer Tasting Set for Home Without Failure’ may change, check the latest details from Amazing Brewing Company’s official channels and product labels.
Information for First Love IPA included in the set indicates the official alcohol content is 6.5%. The perspective on its use is that it’s perfect for feeling the difference between clear, dry West Coast IPAs and hazy, smooth styles. When tasting, label the bottles with numbers and pour small amounts to separately score for aroma, sweetness, bitterness, acidity, and texture. Since the stock, capacity, and packaging of the First Love IPA in the ‘Craft Beer Tasting Set for Home Without Failure’ may change, check the latest details from Amazing Brewing Company’s official channels and product labels.
양조장 어메이징브루잉컴퍼니
스타일 Hazy IPA
도수 6.5%
향·맛 오렌지·감귤·열대과일·달콤쌉쌀함
구매 확인 재고·용량·패키지는 공식 판매처에서 최신 정보 확인
Mac Pie IPA
Magpie IPA
Fourth product to consider in the ‘Craft Beer Tasting Set for Home Without Failure’: Magpie IPA. Brewery to note in the set is Magpie Brewing Company, style is American IPA, and the official description summarizes it as ‘A classic American IPA that establishes distinct pine and citrus hop aromas atop a medium body.’ Following the set's criteria of lagers, pale ales, IPAs, sours, and porters, the flavor profile to focus on includes: pine, citrus, and bright hop bitterness. Observing how these characteristics appear in the glass will clarify the choice rationale.
Information for Magpie IPA included in the set indicates the official alcohol content is 6.5%. The perspective on its use is that it serves as a reference point for those wanting to clearly compare hop aromas and bitterness. When tasting, label the bottles with numbers and pour small amounts to separately score for aroma, sweetness, bitterness, acidity, and texture. Since the stock, capacity, and packaging of the Magpie IPA in the ‘Craft Beer Tasting Set for Home Without Failure’ may change, check the latest details from Magpie Brewing Company’s official channels and product labels.
Information for Magpie IPA included in the set indicates the official alcohol content is 6.5%. The perspective on its use is that it serves as a reference point for those wanting to clearly compare hop aromas and bitterness. When tasting, label the bottles with numbers and pour small amounts to separately score for aroma, sweetness, bitterness, acidity, and texture. Since the stock, capacity, and packaging of the Magpie IPA in the ‘Craft Beer Tasting Set for Home Without Failure’ may change, check the latest details from Magpie Brewing Company’s official channels and product labels.
양조장 맥파이 브루잉 컴퍼니
스타일 American IPA
도수 6.5%
향·맛 소나무·시트러스·선명한 홉 쓴맛
구매 확인 재고·용량·패키지는 공식 판매처에서 최신 정보 확인
Ghost
Fifth product to consider in the ‘Craft Beer Tasting Set for Home Without Failure’: Ghost. Brewery to note in the set is Magpie Brewing Company, style is Gose, and the official description summarizes it as ‘A Gose style sour made with Jeju citrus peel and coriander seeds, creating a refreshing flavor and smooth acidity.’ Following the set's criteria of lagers, pale ales, IPAs, sours, and porters, the flavor profile to focus on includes: Jeju citrus peel, coriander, and smooth acidity. Observing how these characteristics appear in the glass will clarify the choice rationale.
Information for Ghost included in the set indicates the official alcohol content is 4.5%. The perspective on its use is that it demonstrates how sweet fruit beers differ from sours that highlight fermented acidity. When tasting, label the bottles with numbers and pour small amounts to separately score for aroma, sweetness, bitterness, acidity, and texture. Since the stock, capacity, and packaging of Ghost in the ‘Craft Beer Tasting Set for Home Without Failure’ may change, check the latest details from Magpie Brewing Company’s official channels and product labels.
Information for Ghost included in the set indicates the official alcohol content is 4.5%. The perspective on its use is that it demonstrates how sweet fruit beers differ from sours that highlight fermented acidity. When tasting, label the bottles with numbers and pour small amounts to separately score for aroma, sweetness, bitterness, acidity, and texture. Since the stock, capacity, and packaging of Ghost in the ‘Craft Beer Tasting Set for Home Without Failure’ may change, check the latest details from Magpie Brewing Company’s official channels and product labels.
양조장 맥파이 브루잉 컴퍼니
스타일 Gose
도수 4.5%
향·맛 제주 감귤 진피·코리앤더·부드러운 산미
구매 확인 재고·용량·패키지는 공식 판매처에서 최신 정보 확인
Mac Pie Porter
Magpie Porter
Sixth product to consider in the ‘Craft Beer Tasting Set for Home Without Failure’: Magpie Porter. Brewery to note in the set is Magpie Brewing Company, style is Robust Porter, and the official description summarizes it as ‘A porter with coffee and dark chocolate flavors, offering a lighter body and smooth finish than expected.’ Following the set's criteria of lagers, pale ales, IPAs, sours, and porters, the flavor profile to focus on includes: coffee, dark chocolate, light body, and smooth finish. Observing how these characteristics appear in the glass will clarify the choice rationale.
Information for Magpie Porter included in the set indicates the official alcohol content is 5.6%. The perspective on its use is that it serves as an introductory reference that dispels the misconception that all dark beers are heavy and sweet. When tasting, label the bottles with numbers and pour small amounts to separately score for aroma, sweetness, bitterness, acidity, and texture. Since the stock, capacity, and packaging of the Magpie Porter in the ‘Craft Beer Tasting Set for Home Without Failure’ may change, check the latest details from Magpie Brewing Company’s official channels and product labels.
Information for Magpie Porter included in the set indicates the official alcohol content is 5.6%. The perspective on its use is that it serves as an introductory reference that dispels the misconception that all dark beers are heavy and sweet. When tasting, label the bottles with numbers and pour small amounts to separately score for aroma, sweetness, bitterness, acidity, and texture. Since the stock, capacity, and packaging of the Magpie Porter in the ‘Craft Beer Tasting Set for Home Without Failure’ may change, check the latest details from Magpie Brewing Company’s official channels and product labels.
양조장 맥파이 브루잉 컴퍼니
스타일 Robust Porter
도수 5.6%
향·맛 커피·다크초콜릿·가벼운 바디·부드러운 끝맛
구매 확인 재고·용량·패키지는 공식 판매처에서 최신 정보 확인
Start by experiencing the malt and refreshment in Seoul Forest Lager, then transition to the fruity and citrus notes of Magpie Pale Ale. The First Love IPA offers a hazy texture and sweet bitterness, while Magpie IPA allows a comparison of pine, citrus, and distinct bitterness. Ghost shifts the direction with citrus peel and coriander acidity, and Magpie Porter wraps things up with coffee and dark chocolate flavors. The different roles of the six glasses make it easy to note individual preferences.
On your tasting sheet, write down only the numbers instead of product names and rate the aroma, sweetness, bitterness, acidity, and texture on a scale of 1 to 5. By revealing the names at the end, you'll see if your brand biases differ from your actual preferences. It's best for one person to take charge of pouring and managing the amounts and order, and to prepare water and a way to get home in advance. Always check the bottles or cans for the latest information on alcohol content, expiry dates, and potential allergenic ingredients.
On your tasting sheet, write down only the numbers instead of product names and rate the aroma, sweetness, bitterness, acidity, and texture on a scale of 1 to 5. By revealing the names at the end, you'll see if your brand biases differ from your actual preferences. It's best for one person to take charge of pouring and managing the amounts and order, and to prepare water and a way to get home in advance. Always check the bottles or cans for the latest information on alcohol content, expiry dates, and potential allergenic ingredients.
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6개
Seoul Forest Craft Lager
어메이징브루잉컴퍼니 · Pilsner · 5.3% · 고소한 맥아·꽃·허브·산뜻한 쓴맛 · 재고·용량·패키지는 공식 판매처에서 최신 정보 확인
Mac Pie Pale Ale
맥파이 브루잉 컴퍼니 · American Pale Ale · 4.8% · 살구·감귤·가벼운 쌉쌀함 · 재고·용량·패키지는 공식 판매처에서 최신 정보 확인
First Love IPA
어메이징브루잉컴퍼니 · Hazy IPA · 6.5% · 오렌지·감귤·열대과일·달콤쌉쌀함 · 재고·용량·패키지는 공식 판매처에서 최신 정보 확인
Mac Pie IPA
맥파이 브루잉 컴퍼니 · American IPA · 6.5% · 소나무·시트러스·선명한 홉 쓴맛 · 재고·용량·패키지는 공식 판매처에서 최신 정보 확인
Ghost
맥파이 브루잉 컴퍼니 · Gose · 4.5% · 제주 감귤 진피·코리앤더·부드러운 산미 · 재고·용량·패키지는 공식 판매처에서 최신 정보 확인
Mac Pie Porter
맥파이 브루잉 컴퍼니 · Robust Porter · 5.6% · 커피·다크초콜릿·가벼운 바디·부드러운 끝맛 · 재고·용량·패키지는 공식 판매처에서 최신 정보 확인
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