Hite Breweries (하이트맥주) is a Korean beer company.
The company was established on August 9th, 1933 as Chosun Breweries. Its main products are beer, rice wine, and mineral water. The company was established as Chosun Breweries in 1933. In 2001 the company had three factories, and in 2002 its share of the domestic beer market was some 55%, up from 30% in 1992. As of July 1, 2006, the value for the company's stock was 94,900 won. There are 1,587 employees and 29.77% of the company is foreign owned. Hite Breweries is listed on the Korea Stock Exchange under the code HITE BREW.
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- Hite lager is golden in colour and is styled upon traditional European and American lagers. Along with OB and Cass, Hite is often found on draft in Korean bars and pubs.
- Prime is slightly more expensive than regular Hite. It has a more complex, wheaty flavour.
- Based on Original Guinness (not to be confused with the creamy Draft Guinness), Hite Stout is a dark bitter beer. *Puriss Water
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