Brewmasters international

What Brewmasters international does

Brewmasters International (브루마스터스 인터내셔널(유)) is a privately held South Korean craft beer importer and distributor headquartered in Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, organized as a Korean limited liability company (유한합임회사). The company operates as the exclusive Korean import and distribution partner for five international craft breweries: Lost Coast (California), Anderson Valley Brewing Company (California), Heretic Brewing Company (California), New Holland Brewing Company (Michigan), and Brasserie Lefebvre (Belgium). Its product portfolio spans diverse beer styles including IPAs, Double IPAs, Hazy IPAs, Milk Stouts, Oatmeal Stouts, Amber Ales, Red Ales, Wheat Ales, Goses, Pilsners, and Belgian Abbey Ales (including Floreffe Prima and Floreffe Triple), organized across year-round, limited, and seasonal availability tiers.

The business sells through two principal channels: a direct e-commerce storefront at brewmasters.co.kr targeting South Korean consumers and SMB buyers, and direct sales to retailers and on-premise accounts. The company maintains brand presence on Facebook and Instagram for consumer engagement but has no disclosed mobile application, API, or proprietary technology platform. There is no disclosed pricing structure, headcount, revenue figure, or external funding; the company is privately held with no parent company or external investors identified in available sources.

Name

Brewmasters international

Legal name

브루마스터스 인터내셔널(유)

Website

https://brewmasters.co.kr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Brewmasters International is a South Korean craft beer importer and exclusive Korean distributor for five US and Belgian craft breweries, selling year-round, limited, and seasonal beers through e-commerce and direct sales to Korean consumers and businesses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Imported Craft Beer Distribution

NAICS

Beer and Ale Merchant Wholesalers (42481), Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (445320)

SIC

Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Alcohol Importers & Brand Owners (Wholesale) (CRAOAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Craft & Specialty Beverage Wholesale (Local/Artisanal) (AFAIAGAH), Ethnic Beverages Wholesale (Specialty/Import) (AFAIAIAG), Craft Beer Retail & Bottle Shops (Off-Premise) (CRANAAAC)

Keywords

• Craft beer importation
• Beer distribution services
• Imported beverage wholesale
• Korean craft beer market
• International brewery distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Koyang

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Brewmasters International is the exclusive South Korean importer and distributor of five international craft breweries: Lost Coast (California), Anderson Valley Brewing Company (California), Heretic (California), New Holland (Michigan), and Brasserie Lefebvre (Belgium). The company imports and sells a curated portfolio of craft beer styles including stouts, IPAs, hazy IPAs, double IPAs, red ales, amber ales, wheat ales, goses, pilsners, and Belgian abbey ales, distributing them to South Korean consumers via its own e-commerce storefront and to retailers via direct sales.

Product overview

Brewmasters International operates as a craft beer import and distribution company in South Korea, serving as the exclusive importer for multiple international craft breweries. The company imports products from five brewery brands: Lost Coast (USA), Anderson Valley Brewing Company (USA), Heretic (USA), New Holland (USA), and Brasserie Lefebvre (Belgium). Products are organized by brewery with categories including year-round staples, limited releases, and seasonal offerings. The portfolio includes diverse beer styles such as stouts, IPAs, wheat ales, amber ales, and Belgian-style abbey ales, distributed through an e-commerce platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lost Coast: American craft brewery brand distributed by Brewmasters International in South Korea
• Anderson Valley
• Heretic
• New Holland
• Brasserie Lefebvre

Products and services

• Lost Coast craft beer lineup American craft beer brand from California featuring year-round, limited, and seasonal varieties including Milk Stout, Hazy IPA, Dalbit Pilsner, Tangerine Wheat Ale, Great White Beer, Revenant IPA, Indica IPA, Peanut Butter Milk Stout, and Watermelon Wheat Ale, distributed to South Korean consumers and retailers.
• Anderson Valley Brewing Company lineup California-based craft brewery offering Boont Amber Ale, Barney Flat Oatmeal Stout, Hop Ottin' IPA, The Kimmie The Yink & The Holy Gose Ale, and Cherry Gose, distributed in South Korea through exclusive import arrangement.
• Heretic Brewing Company lineup American craft brewery from California producing hop-forward ales including Evil Twin Red Ale, Evil Cousin Double IPA, and Make America Juicy Again, distributed exclusively in South Korea by Brewmasters International.
• New Holland Brewing Company lineup Michigan-based brewery known for the Dragon's Milk Reserve series including Dragon's Milk Reserve 2022-1 seasonal reserve variety, distributed to the South Korean market under exclusive import partnership.
• Brasserie Lefebvre lineup Belgian Abbey brewery producing traditional Belgian-style abbey ales including Floreffe Prima (Strong Belgian Abbey Ale) and Floreffe Triple (Abbey Tripel), distributed in South Korea through Brewmasters International.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Lost Coast Brewery (California, USA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrewmasters International serves as the exclusive importer and distributor of Lost Coast Brewery products in South Korea. Lost Coast is a California-based craft brewery known for beers including Milk Stout, Hazy IPA, Tangerine Wheat Ale, Great White Beer, Indica IPA, and Dalbit Pilsner.
• Anderson Valley Brewing Company (California, USA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrewmasters International serves as the exclusive importer and distributor of Anderson Valley Brewing Company products in South Korea. Anderson Valley is a California-based craft brewery offering Barney Flat Oatmeal Stout, Boont Amber Ale, and Hop Ottin' IPA among its offerings.
• Heretic Brewing Company (California, USA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrewmasters International serves as the exclusive importer and distributor of Heretic Brewing Company products in South Korea. Heretic is a California-based craft brewery known for Evil Twin Red Ale and Evil Cousin Double IPA.
• New Holland Brewing Company (Michigan, USA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrewmasters International serves as the exclusive importer and distributor of New Holland Brewing Company products in South Korea. New Holland is a Michigan-based craft brewery, maker of Dragon's Milk Reserve series.
• Brasserie Lefebvre (Belgium)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrewmasters International serves as the exclusive importer and distributor of Brasserie Lefebvre products in South Korea. Brasserie Lefebvre is a Belgian brewery producing traditional Belgian-style abbey ales including Floreffe Prima and Floreffe Triple.

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Terra Beer Korea: Korean specialty beer importer/distributor focused on craft and premium international brands. Closest direct peer in terms of being a small import-led craft beer operator in South Korea.
• Amazing Brewing Company: Korean craft brewery offering a diverse portfolio of year-round and seasonal beers. Operates in the same premium craft segment as Brewmasters International's imported lineup.
• Hand & Malt Brewing Co. Korean craft brewery with on-site taproom and distribution. Comparable as a Seoul-metro craft operator competing for the same Korean craft consumer wallet share.
• Magpie Brewing Co. Seoul-based Korean craft brewery that also operates its own retail/DTC channels. Like Brewmasters, it competes for the same Korean craft beer consumer with a curated, premium positioning.
• The Booth Brewing: Korean craft brewery producing a wide range of styles (IPA, stout, lager, seasonal). Directly comparable in product breadth and curated craft positioning to Brewmasters International's portfolio.
• Seoul Brewery: Seoul-based craft brewery with its own on-site taproom and retail. Shares the Korean craft beer consumer base and premium positioning with Brewmasters International.

Broad incumbents

• HiteJinro: Korea's largest brewer and a major alcohol distributor. Overlaps with Brewmasters through its imported beer portfolio and broad retail/wholesale reach, but competes across mainstream beer rather than specifically in craft.
• Lotte Chilsung Beverage: Major Korean beverage producer and distributor with broad alcohol and non-alcohol portfolios. Relevant as a large-scale competitor for retail shelf and import distribution in Korea.

Emerging players

• Beer Box Korea: Online craft beer retailer operating in Korea with curated international selections. Overlaps with Brewmasters on DTC e-commerce positioning for imported craft beer.

Regional players

• Vinoteca Korea: Korean importer specializing in curated international alcoholic beverages. Comparable as a small, brand-portfolio-driven specialty importer/distributor competing for the same premium Korean consumer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/brewmastersLLC
• Instagraminstagram.com/brewmasters_international

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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