Bright World Agricultural Cooperative
밝은세상영농조합
Agricultural cooperative in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province, producing creatively named traditional liquors.
- Region
- Gyeonggi
- Address
- 경기도 평택시 포승읍 충열길 37
Products (3)
Korean Makgeolli
Tiger's Navel
호랑이배꼽
Balkeun Sesang Yeongnongjohap Brewery in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi-do splits its grain bill between 40% brown rice and 60% white rice — a ratio that introduces the hull's nutty, bran-like depth while keeping the body smooth enough for easy drinking. The brown rice contributes toasted grain aromatics and a slight chewiness to the texture that you do not get in pure white-rice makgeolli. At 6.5% ABV, the drink occupies a light-medium zone with more grain character than its modest strength might suggest. Refined white sugar (jeongbaekdang) sweetens the base, keeping the sugar profile neutral and letting the grain lead. The aroma is toasted rice bran with a faint popcorn note and soft nuruk earthiness. On the palate, the body is creamy with a grainy, slightly textured quality from the brown rice, sweetness that arrives gentle and recedes cleanly, and a finish where the bran's nuttiness lingers pleasantly. The 350ml can format suits solo drinking. Its 2018 Chajaganeun Yangjojang designation highlights the cooperative brewery's commitment to local Pyeongtaek rice farming. Serve at 5-8°C with sundae-guk (blood sausage soup) where the nutty grain echo reinforces the earthy broth, or with gamja-jeon (potato pancake) where the brown rice depth adds complexity to a simple pairing.
Toasted rice bran nuttinessFaint popcorn grain noteBrown rice textured chew
Korean pancakes (jeon)fried chicken
6.5% ABV350ml
Korean Soju
Soho
소호
Soho is a 36.5% ABV rice spirit from Gyeonggi-do that distinguishes itself through a thoughtful grain blend — Pyeongtaek rice in both sprouted brown rice and polished white rice forms — and the addition of bamboo leaf. The sprouted brown rice contributes a deeper, almost nutty grain complexity that white rice alone cannot provide, while the bamboo leaf introduces a clean, green herbal freshness. The nose opens with warm toasted grain, a subtle brown-rice nuttiness, and a distinctive green-leaf brightness that lifts the profile. A clean, slightly sweet rice note sits underneath. On the palate, the body is medium with a smooth, well-integrated texture. The dual-rice approach creates a layered grain experience: the white rice provides clean smoothness while the sprouted brown rice adds a toasted, deeper dimension. The bamboo leaf appears as a fresh, almost minty coolness that threads through the grain warmth, preventing any heaviness. The mid-palate is balanced and nuanced, with grain sweetness and green-leaf crispness in quiet dialogue. The finish is moderate, clean, and refreshing, with bamboo-leaf freshness lingering over soft grain warmth. At 350ml, serve slightly chilled or at room temperature with grilled meats, sashimi, or lighter Korean dishes where the green herbal note adds an unexpected freshness.
CleanSmooth
grilled meat (galbi)bossam
36.5% ABV350ml
Korean Traditional Drink
Episode
에피소드
Episodeu (Episode) is a 9% ABV flavored rice wine from Gyeonggi-do that builds an unusually fragrant profile by layering apple, honey, yuzu, and rosemary over 100% Pyeongtaek-grown rice. Each ingredient contributes a distinct aromatic dimension — apple for bright fruitiness, honey for warm sweetness, yuzu for citrus lift, and rosemary for herbal depth — creating a wine that genuinely shifts character as it opens in the glass. The nuruk and refined sugar in the recipe support fermentation and balance, while the 9% ABV provides enough body to carry these varied flavors without any single note dominating. At 750ml, it is built for sharing and pairs particularly well with Korean meals that need a bright, fragrant counterpoint.
HoneyBalanced
Korean side dishes (banchan)grilled meat
9% ABV750ml
