Baekje Myeongga Brewery
㈜백제명가주조
A heritage brewery in Hansan, Seocheon, preserving Baekje kingdom-era brewing traditions with plum and barley infusions.
- Region
- Chungcheongnam
- Address
- 충남 서천군 한산면 충절로 1133
Products (3)
Korean Soju
Baekje Hansan Gunju
백제한산군주
Baekjehansangunju is a 25% ABV blended spirit from Chungcheongnam-do, made with glutinous rice, water, non-glutinous rice, spirit (jujeong), yeast, red chili, gujeolcho (chrysanthemum sibiricum), fructose, salt, and stevia. This is one of the more complex ingredient lists in Korean traditional spirits, layering grain fermentation with botanical infusion. The Baekje reference ties the spirit to the ancient Korean kingdom that flourished in the Chungcheong region, while the inclusion of red chili and gujeolcho creates a flavor profile that defies simple categorization. The nose opens with warm grain sweetness from the dual rice base, a gentle floral note from the gujeolcho, and a subtle peppery warmth hinting at the red chili. On the palate, the body is light-medium with a smooth texture. The grain sweetness from glutinous and non-glutinous rice creates a familiar, comforting foundation. The red chili appears not as heat but as a gentle warming spice that adds character, while gujeolcho contributes a subtle herbal-floral layer. The added spirit rounds the proof, fructose and stevia balance sweetness, and salt integrates the flavors. The finish is moderate and clean, with lingering grain warmth and a faint herbal-spice echo. The compact 250ml bottle suits focused tasting. Serve at room temperature with traditional Korean snacks, alongside banchan where the spirit's subtle complexity adds interest, or with savory-sweet preparations where the chili and herbal notes find resonance.
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grilled meat (galbi)bossam
25% ABV250ml
Korean Cheongju
Deep Plum Blossom Night
매화깊은밤
Deep Plum Blossom Night (Maehwagipeunbam) is an 8% ABV cheongju from Baekjemyeongga Brewery in Chungcheongnam-do, where Korean maesil (green plum) meets a domestic rice base fermented with nuruk and refined enzymes. Sugar adds structural sweetness, but the plum drives the character — a quiet, sweet-sour lift that extends the finish without overwhelming the clean rice core. At 375ml, it is a measured pour designed for refined dining settings. The plum influence stays restrained rather than fruity, making it a graceful companion for grilled fish, steamed dishes, and multi-course hanjeongsik where aromatic subtlety matters more than bold flavor.
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Korean full course (hanjeongsik)grilled fish
8% ABV375ml
Korean Cheongju
Borisu Haneun Bam
보리수헤는밤
Borisu Haneun Bam is an 8% ABV cheongju from Baekjemyeongga Brewery in Chungcheongnam-do, weaving three fruit-derived layers — Korean bori-su (autumn olive berry), plum, and red yeast rice (honggugssal) — into a polished domestic rice base. The bori-su contributes a rosy, slightly tart fruit nuance, the plum adds sweet-sour complexity, and the red yeast rice deepens both color and perception with a subtle earthy undertone. Despite these multiple additions, the profile stays clean and smooth rather than busy, with a brighter acidity than most cheongju in this range. The 375ml format targets deliberate, course-oriented dining where seafood and steamed dishes benefit from a drink with visual presence and layered aromatics.
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Korean full course (hanjeongsik)grilled fish
8% ABV375ml
