
Seoul, April 2025 — The Korea Craft Brewers Association (KCBA) has officially entered a strategic partnership with Fermentis, a world-renowned fermentation solutions provider specializing in brewing yeast. As part of this collaboration, Fermentis joins KCBA as a Special Member Partner for 2025, laying the groundwork for a year of educational, technical, and cultural initiatives aimed at enhancing Korea’s craft beer industry.
KCBA has long been committed to supporting the growth of Korea’s craft beer ecosystem by partnering with stakeholders across the supply chain, including raw materials, equipment, services, and education. By working closely with related industries, the association aims to build a more robust foundation for the Korean brewing sector. The newly formalized partnership with Fermentis exemplifies this commitment.
 | Fermentis, with more than 160 years of history, is a global leader in yeast and fermentation solutions, supplying high-performance yeast strains for beer, wine, spirits, cider, and more. The company holds a significant share in Korea’s brewing yeast market and is widely trusted for its product quality and consistency.
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Through this 2025 partnership, KCBA and Fermentis will collaborate on several key initiatives:
- Technical workshops and education programs aimed at improving brewing techniques and beer quality for KCBA member breweries.
- Special seminars on yeast application and fermentation trends with Korean brewers.
- Dissemination of global brewing knowledge and best practices to support local industry development.
This partnership reflects KCBA’s continued efforts to elevate the quality and competitiveness of Korean craft beer through global collaboration. By aligning with Fermentis, KCBA hopes to create a foundation for long-term innovation and excellence in brewing.

Members of the Korea Craft Brewers Association Visit the Fermentis Booth at BrauBeviale in Germany
Korea Craft Brewers Association (KCBA)
Seoul, April 2025 — The Korea Craft Brewers Association (KCBA) has officially entered a strategic partnership with Fermentis, a world-renowned fermentation solutions provider specializing in brewing yeast. As part of this collaboration, Fermentis joins KCBA as a Special Member Partner for 2025, laying the groundwork for a year of educational, technical, and cultural initiatives aimed at enhancing Korea’s craft beer industry.
KCBA has long been committed to supporting the growth of Korea’s craft beer ecosystem by partnering with stakeholders across the supply chain, including raw materials, equipment, services, and education. By working closely with related industries, the association aims to build a more robust foundation for the Korean brewing sector. The newly formalized partnership with Fermentis exemplifies this commitment.
Fermentis, with more than 160 years of history, is a global leader in yeast and fermentation solutions, supplying high-performance yeast strains for beer, wine, spirits, cider, and more. The company holds a significant share in Korea’s brewing yeast market and is widely trusted for its product quality and consistency.
Through this 2025 partnership, KCBA and Fermentis will collaborate on several key initiatives:
This partnership reflects KCBA’s continued efforts to elevate the quality and competitiveness of Korean craft beer through global collaboration. By aligning with Fermentis, KCBA hopes to create a foundation for long-term innovation and excellence in brewing.
Members of the Korea Craft Brewers Association Visit the Fermentis Booth at BrauBeviale in Germany
Korea Craft Brewers Association (KCBA)