Daejak Agricultural Cooperative
대작영농조합법인
A cooperative brewery in Cheorwon, Gangwon Province, specializing in traditional rice-based yakju and soju.
- Region
- Gangwon
- Address
- 강원도 철원군 동송읍 이평로34번길 20-28
Products (2)
Korean Cheongju
Moeuldongju Yakju
모을동주 약주
Daejak Brewery in Gangwon-do takes a modern approach with Moeuldongju Yakju, fermenting domestic rice with cultured starter, yeast, and refined enzymes rather than traditional nuruk alone. This gives the 13% ABV yakju a remarkably clean fermentation profile — no wild yeast funk, no earthy nuruk depth, just polished grain clarity. The nose is subtle: steamed rice with a whisper of green apple from the enzyme-assisted fermentation. On the palate, the body is light-medium and glides smoothly, with a gentle sweetness that stays in the background and a clean, quick finish. The 375ml bottle is practically portioned for a single pairing: try it alongside jorim (simmered) dishes where its neutral clarity lets soy-based sauces shine, or with namul where the drink's lean body doesn't overwhelm the vegetables' gentle seasoning.
Steamed riceGreen applePolished grain
dubu-jorim (braised tofu)sigeumchi-namul (seasoned spinach)
13% ABV375ml
Korean Soju
Moeuldongju Soju
모을동주 소주
Moeuldongju Soju is a 43% ABV rice spirit from Gangwon-do, distilled from Cheorwon rice with wheat-containing nuruk and yeast. Cheorwon, located in Korea's DMZ border region, is renowned for its clean water and high-quality rice, and that terroir translates into a spirit that drinks surprisingly clean despite its commanding strength. The smooth center keeps heat controlled without dulling the grain character, making this a serious bottle for grilled meats, bossam, or sashimi when structural intensity is welcome.
CleanSmooth
grilled meat (galbi)bossam
43% ABV375ml
