Chusung Goeul Brewery
추성고을
A renowned bamboo leaf liquor brewery in Damyang, Jeonnam, famous for its unique bamboo-infused traditional liquors.
- Region
- Jeonnam
- Address
- 전남 담양군 용면 추령로 29
- Website
- www.chusungju.co.kr
Products (9)
Korean Traditional Drink
Daetong Bamboo Leaf Wine
대통대잎술
Chuseonggoeul Brewery in Jeollanam-do creates this 15% specialty by layering kudzu root, goji berry, pine needle, and citrus peel over a rice-and-nuruk foundation — a botanical arsenal that reads like a Korean herbal cabinet translated into a glass. The nose is captivating: pine needle dominance, backed by a warm citrus peel note and the earthy sweetness of goji. On the palate, the body is medium-full with a smooth, slightly oily texture from the kudzu root. The herbal elements weave through the grain base without becoming medicinal; instead, they create a slow reveal of layers — pine, then dried fruit, then a bitter-herb tail that keeps you returning for another sip. Recognized as a Food Master product and 2014 Visiting Brewery selection. Serve at 14-16°C with samhap (fermented skate, kimchi, and boiled pork) where the drink's piney complexity stands up to the triple intensity, or alongside sanchae-jeongsik (mountain vegetable course) where the botanical notes find their natural habitat.
Pine needleCitrus peel warmthGoji earthiness
samhap (fermented skate, kimchi, pork)sanchae-jeongsik (mountain vegetable course)
15% ABV700ml
Korean Fruit Wine
Daetongju
대통주
Daetongju is an 11% ABV fruit-style brew from Chuseonggoeul Brewery in Jeollanam-do, layering domestic plum concentrate and bamboo leaves over a rice base. The plum concentrate drives the flavor profile — it introduces a tart, juicy plum character that dominates the midpalate, while the bamboo leaves add a subtle green, herbaceous freshness that keeps the sweetness from becoming one-note. The nose is immediately fruity: ripe plum, a hint of green bamboo, and a faint floral edge. On the palate, the body is light-medium and refreshing, with the fruit-forward sweetness balanced by the bamboo's vegetal crispness and a gentle acidity. Winner of the 2012 Korea Traditional Liquor Awards Grand Prize (yakju/cheongju) plus 2013 SIWC, IWSC, and NYWSC bronze medals. Serve well chilled at 5-8°C with hoe where the plum brightness complements the soy-sesame dip, or as an aperitif with light cheese and crackers.
FruitySweet
raw fish (hoe)cheese
★Awards
11% ABV360ml
Korean Traditional Drink
Damyang Jukryeokgo
담양 죽력고
Damyang Jukryeokgo is a 25% ABV specialty spirit from Jeollanam-do, classified under the broader traditional liquor category. Its ingredient list reads like a botanical compendium: domestic rice, nuruk, bamboo sap (jukryeok), cinnamon, acorus (stone calamus), ginger, and yeast. Jukryeokgo is a historically documented Korean medicinal spirit, and Damyang — Korea's bamboo capital — is the natural home for this style. The bamboo sap is the defining ingredient, a clear liquid extracted by heating green bamboo stalks, traditionally valued for its cooling and detoxifying properties. The nose is immediately distinctive — green bamboo freshness, warm cinnamon bark, a sharp ginger bite, and an underlying herbal complexity from the acorus that sets it apart from any conventional spirit. On the palate, the body is light-medium with a clean, almost cooling texture despite the warmth of cinnamon and ginger. The bamboo sap provides a subtle mineral sweetness, while the spice botanicals create a warming, layered progression across the palate. There is genuine complexity here — the cinnamon and ginger are present but balanced, never dominating. The acorus adds an earthy, slightly bitter herbal undertone. The finish is moderate to long, with lingering spice warmth and a clean, refreshing bamboo-mineral tail. The 350ml bottle suits contemplative drinking. Serve slightly chilled or at room temperature as a digestif, alongside Korean temple cuisine where the botanical character finds deep resonance, or with light appetizers that let the spirit's herbal layers unfold.
SmoothBalanced
Korean pancakes (jeon)Korean side dishes (banchan)
25% ABV350ml
Korean Cheongju
Bamboo Leaf Wine
대잎술
Daeipsul is a 12% ABV cheongju from Jeollanam-do that reads like a herbal encyclopedia: rice and nuruk form the base, while bamboo leaf, pine needle, citrus peel (jinpi), arrowroot (galgeun), omija (schisandra), gugija (goji berry), and bamboo sap (jungnyeok) create a complex botanical overlay. At 12%, this is a gentle, wine-strength beverage designed for easy drinking with layered herbal complexity. The nose is immediately green and aromatic — fresh bamboo leaf, pine resin, citrus zest, and a sweet-tart omija note that ties the botanicals together. On the palate, the body is light with a clean, refreshing texture. The rice base provides a soft, neutral canvas that allows each botanical to contribute: bamboo leaf's clean green bitterness, pine needle's resinous freshness, omija's distinctive five-flavor profile (sweet, sour, salty, bitter, pungent), and goji's subtle dried-fruit sweetness. The citrus peel adds brightness while arrowroot contributes a faint starchy depth. The bamboo sap rounds everything with a gentle minerality. The finish is moderate and refreshing, with lingering green bitterness and omija complexity. The 300ml bottle is a compact herbal experience. Serve chilled at 8-10°C, with Korean herbal cuisine, vegetable-forward banchan, or light fish dishes.
CleanPiney
Korean full course (hanjeongsik)grilled fish
12% ABV300ml
Korean Cheongju
Chuseongju
추성주
Chuseongju is a 25% ABV herbal spirit from Jeollanam-do that combines Korean rice with domestic medicinal herbs in a recipe anchored by the Korean Food Master designation and a 2014 Find-a-Brewery certification. The herbal component is present but measured — this is not a medicinal tonic but a spirit that uses botanicals to add depth to a clean rice base. The nose opens with gentle rice clarity, followed by a subtle herbal complexity — earthy, slightly woody, with a faint sweetness that suggests licorice root or dried jujube rather than sharp green herbs. On the palate, the body is light-medium with a smooth, composed texture. The rice provides a neutral, clean foundation while the medicinal herbs introduce a quiet layered warmth: first a gentle earthiness, then a hint of woody sweetness, and finally a mild bitter undertone that gives the spirit backbone. The 25% proof keeps everything accessible and food-friendly. The mid-palate is calm and well-structured, neither the rice nor the herbs dominating. The finish is moderate, warm, and gently herbal, with a clean close. At 350ml, serve at room temperature or slightly warm alongside hanjeongsik, grilled fish, or steamed dishes where the herbal subtlety enhances without overpowering.
CleanSmooth
Korean full course (hanjeongsik)grilled fish
25% ABV350ml
Korean Cheongju
Tamiance
타미앙스
Tamiangseu is a 40% ABV herbal spirit from Jeollanam-do crafted by Korean Food Master No. 22, Yang Dae-su, using Korean rice and traditional medicinal botanicals. The 2013 Korea Sool Awards grand prize and 2014 international gold medals validate a production that bridges Korean herbal tradition with polished modern distillation. The nose is refined and gently aromatic — clean rice distillate provides the framework, while the medicinal botanicals add layers of dried root, gentle bark sweetness, and a faint resinous quality. The integration is seamless; the herbs smell like they belong rather than being imposed. On the palate, the body is medium with a remarkably silky texture that belies the 40% proof. The rice foundation is clean and neutral, allowing the botanical character to project: a steady herbal warmth, a woody sweetness that builds gradually, and a measured bitterness that provides structural definition without astringency. The silkiness is the defining quality here — the spirit coats and glides rather than gripping. The finish is moderately long with herbal warmth persisting, a clean medicinal undertone, and a dry, polished exit. At 400ml, serve at room temperature alongside jeon where the silky texture complements crispy edges, or with raw fish where the botanical depth adds aromatic interest without weight.
CleanSmooth
Korean pancakes (jeon)raw fish (hoe)
★Awards
40% ABV400ml
Korean Traditional Drink
Reukkallong
르깔롱
Reukkallong is a 16% ABV flavored spirit from Jeollanam-do crafted by Chuseong Goeul Brewery under the legacy of Korean Food Master No. 22, Yang Dae-su. Its formulation is unusual: bamboo sap extract (jungnyeok) forms the aromatic backbone, while melon, lime, and coconut flavorings create a tropical aromatic overlay rare in Korean traditional spirits. The bamboo sap provides a subtle vegetal-mineral quality beneath the fruit notes, grounding the otherwise playful flavor profile with an earthy Asian identity. The result is a spirit that feels simultaneously exotic and locally rooted, reflecting the Food Master's willingness to push boundaries within tradition.
BalancedAromatic
Korean side dishes (banchan)grilled meat
16% ABV500ml
Korean Liqueur
TINA
티나(TINA)
Tina (TINA) is a 16% ABV strawberry liqueur from Jeollanam-do crafted by Traditional Food Grand Master No. 22, Yang Dae-su, a designation that recognizes lifetime mastery of a specific traditional food or beverage craft. The sole listed ingredient — domestic Korean strawberries — signals a minimalist production philosophy where the fruit must carry the entire flavor architecture. At 16%, the liqueur achieves enough body to support the berry's natural pectin-like viscosity while retaining the bright acidity that keeps strawberry expressions from becoming monotonously sweet. The bottle earned an Excellence Award in the 2019 Woorisool Quality Competition's miscellaneous spirits category, confirming that the restrained ingredient approach and the master's technique produce a result that competes at the national level. Jeollanam-do's mild southern climate and fertile plains provide favorable growing conditions for high-sugar strawberry varietals.
ComplexHerbal
Korean pancakes (jeon)raw fish (hoe)
★Awards
16% ABV750ml
Korean Cheongju
Bamboo Leaf Wine
대잎술
Daeipsul is a 12% ABV cheongju from Jeollanam-do, crafted by Chuseonggoeul Brewery with an unusually broad botanical palette — bamboo leaf extract (jukyeok), bamboo leaf, omija (five-flavor berry), goji berry, citrus peel, kudzu root, cinnamon, and pine needles join a base of Korean rice and nuruk. The result is a clear rice wine where herbal complexity unfolds in stages: piney freshness first, then warm spice, then a lingering berry-tinged finish. At 300ml, it is a focused bottle that rewards pairing with grilled fish, steamed dishes, or refined hanjeongsik courses where the botanical precision complements rather than overwhelms delicate ingredients.
CleanPiney
Korean full course (hanjeongsik)grilled fish
12% ABV300ml