Proof of Usefulness Report

Dokkaebier

Analysis completed on 1/19/2026

+310
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Dokkaebier is a legitimate, growing craft brewery in Oakland, CA, with verified distribution in Whole Foods and growing revenue (~$460k-$1M range). However, the submission quality is extremely poor, featuring hyperbolic claims ('most people have used my product', 'everyone') and lacking specific data. While the real-world business has 'Small but promising' traction, the score is penalized heavily for the low-quality, lazy submission and false reach claims. The project scores well on Market Timing due to the rising popularity of Asian flavors, but scores low on Technical Innovation as it is a standard CPG business mislabeled as 'software-development'.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+150
Audience Reach Impact+20
Technical Innovation+7
Evidence Of Traction+75
Market Timing Relevance+80
Functional Completeness+5
Subtotal+337
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+310

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Dokkaebier is the leading Asian-inspired craft brewery. Its original beers include kimchi sour, bamboo pilsner and more.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Software Development
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline