A Friend I Haven't Seen in a While Greeted Me... 'Oh! So! Fine'

A Friend Who Loves Beer Became a Seongdeok

One day, two bottles of beer came into my hands. Exactly on the day when a beer transfusion was desperately needed!

A call from a friend after a long time. This friend got married and moved back to their hometown but stopped by Seoul for some errands and suggested meeting briefly. It was the first contact in years, so I was happy and readily agreed to meet. While waiting for them to come to the office, it was already past 8 p.m., and I was wondering what to eat when the call came. I hurried down to greet my friend, who handed me something with a delighted expression. It was two bottles of beer and a bottle opener.

I was initially surprised, wondering what was going on, but then I was even more surprised when I heard that they were making beer. I knew they liked eating and drinking, but when I asked if they were running a brewery, they said it was a collaborative product completed by various local brands coming together. The name is ‘(hereafter Ossopine).’ It was made in collaboration with the sour wild beer brand ‘Wild Wave,’ famous for ‘Excitement,’ using mango, passion fruit, and lime. They also consulted on product development with Peace Gimhae Dwitgogi and helped with storage and distribution afterward. With the growing emphasis on local food these days, isn’t this a perfect match? Oh! Sso! Pine

‘Ossopine’ is a sour beer based on tartness. Although the labels differ, it is the same beer. When I opened the cap and poured it into a glass, it looked exactly like orange juice. Bringing it to my nose, I detected a strong fruity aroma, and the actual taste was a form with the sweetness toned down. Apart from the sourness, it focused on a balanced flavor that can pair well with food without any distinctive strong character. Since it’s not an overpowering strong taste, it’s also easy to drink chilled on its own. I had it with dumplings, but I thought it would pair well with richer and stronger-flavored dishes. It made me want to try pairing it with various foods?was that desire? or greed?

The brand collaborated with Wild Wave is Ozandi, a local ingredient lunchbox brand that wants to enjoy every day like a picnic. The ‘O’ in ‘Ossopine’ also comes from here. It mainly takes group orders, but they plan to sell beer on the menu in the future. After a brief chat, my friend left like the wind to find the next friend. But from their departing figure, I could feel the bright energy of a friend who made beer with a brand they often drink and love. Is this what Jeong Jiso’s heart with Lee Boram feels like?

Photo by Seo Jeongjun

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