First, we have this fascinating essay on the brewing scene in North Korea. Knowing so little about the country, I still find this to be a cool window into a place I will likely never get to visit. (Also,I would like to learn how to say “maekju” because the term “maekju roulette” is amazing).
By contrast, I present this article on Japan’s craft beer scene. I’m not exactly sure you can call it craft, since a chunk of the article is about how the major players have reacted quickly to changing trends, and started developing a variety of ales, but it is an example about how things are different from the USA.
A pint for Dionysus 