In August 2016, the two co-founders of OFT GRIDER INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD. agreed to participate in the 2016 Taiwan Homebrew Competition. After winning awards in the Experimental Category and the Lager Category in October of the same year, they co-invested to produce their first craft beer: "Hua Hua" - Sweet Osmanthus Hoppy American Pale Ale. Following the market launch and sales of "Hua Hua", they acquired more core brewing technologies and raw material data, improved production processes in collaboration with partner breweries, and assisted them in applying for ISO9001 certification and improving environmental hygiene. After "Hua Hua" sold out in 2017, they raised funds to apply for the establishment of OFT GRIDER INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD. In addition to dedicating themselves to new product development, they have also accepted invitations to serve as beer brewing judges, instructors, and tasters, sharing and teaching at colleges and universities. Currently, their partner institutions and associations include: the College of Indigenous Studies at I-Shou University, the Department of Leisure Service Management and the Extension Education Center at Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology, the Department of Business Administration at National Pingtung University, the Continuing Education Center at Fooyin University, and the Chinese Hospitality Education Association.
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