# HiteJinro Makes Kirin Beer at Home

> South Korea's HiteJinro starts producing Kirin's Ichiban Shibori beer domestically.
- Title: HiteJinro Makes Kirin Beer at Home · Nikkei Asia | Shortify
- Summary: South Korea's HiteJinro starts producing Kirin's Ichiban Shibori beer domestically. South Korea's HiteJinro will produce Kirin Brewery's Ichiban Shibori beer…
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- Source: Nikkei Asia — https://asia.nikkei.com/business/food-beverage/south-korea-s-hitejinro-to-make-japanese-peer-kirin-s-beer-at-home
- Published: 2026-10-12T14:41:54+00:00
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- Topics: hitejinro, kirin, ichiban shibori, south korea, beer, brewery, news, business, world
## HiteJinro Begins Production
South Korea's HiteJinro will produce Kirin Brewery's Ichiban Shibori beer at its brewery in southwestern South Korea.
## First Asian Company
HiteJinro becomes the first company in Asia with no capital ties to Kirin to receive a license for Ichiban Shibori beer production.
## Domestic Production
HiteJinro starts domestic production of Kirin's flagship Ichiban Shibori beer brand in South Korea.
## Key takeaway

South Korea's HiteJinro will produce Kirin Brewery's Ichiban Shibori beer at its brewery in southwestern South Korea.