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Hite Premium
Hite Jinro
Hite is the most consumed beer in South Korea. A light and refreshing lager, it traditionally accompanies Korean fried chicken (‘chimaek’ = chicken + maekju/beer).
📍 Seoul, South Korea
In a nutshell
Pale Lager · 4.5% ABV · 🇰🇷 South Korea. Perfect with Korean fried chicken.
📊 Specs
4.5%
ABV
11
IBU
5
EBC
4–6°C
Serve at
330ml
Format
🍺
Standard glass
👃 Tasting notes
Appearance
Pale gold with fine white head
Aroma
Light malt, slight cereal note, clean
Taste
Very light, smooth, low bitterness
Finish
Short, clean, refreshing
🍽️ Food pairing
- Korean fried chicken
- Korean BBQ
- Banchan
- Kimchi
🏭 The brewery
Hite Jinro
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❓ Frequently asked questions
What is the ABV of Hite Premium?
Hite Premium has an ABV of 4.5%. That figure is its alcohol percentage, or ABV. It is a light beer, to be enjoyed in moderation.
Where does Hite Premium come from?
Hite Premium is brewed by Hite Jinro in Seoul, South Korea.
What food pairs well with Hite Premium?
Hite Premium pairs beautifully with: Korean fried chicken, Korean BBQ, Banchan.
How should Hite Premium be served?
Serve Hite Premium at 4–6°C in a Standard glass. It is a Pale Lager style beer.
🧭 Tasting and serving
Classified as a Pale Lager, Hite Premium is measured at 4.5% ABV, 11 IBU, 5 EBC. Hite Jinro brews it in Seoul, South Korea. At 4.5% it is standard in strength, and its 5 EBC puts it in the pale gold range. In the glass, it shows pale gold with fine white head; the aroma leads with light malt, slight cereal note, clean; it tastes very light, smooth, low bitterness; it closes short, clean, refreshing. Table-wise, it works with Korean fried chicken, Korean BBQ, Banchan and Kimchi. It is best served at 4–6°C in a standard glass and commonly sold in 330ml.