Dancing Cider Company
댄싱사이더 컴퍼니
Dancing Cider Company is a North Chungcheong cider producer in Chungju, crafting fruit-based ciders including berry, melon, yuzu, and apple varieties.
- Region
- Chungcheongbuk
- Address
- 충청북도 충주시 중앙탑면 인담길 35-1
- Website
- www.dancingcider.com/
Products (5)
Korean Traditional Drink
Rude Berry
루드베리
Rude Berry is a 4.5% ABV fruit-based traditional Korean alcohol from Chungcheongbuk-do, crafted by Dancing Side Company Brewery with domestic apple juice as the primary base and Korean strawberry puree as the co-star. Dried lemongrass and basil leaves add herbal-citrus complexity beyond simple fruit sweetness, while fine carbonation from added carbon dioxide keeps the mouthfeel bright and textured. Freeze-dried strawberry powder intensifies the aroma without adding syrupy weight. Malic acid adjusts acidity, and potassium metabisulfite serves as antioxidant. At 750ml and 4.5%, it is positioned as a light, effervescent entry point to Korean traditional alcohol for drinkers who might not gravitate toward grain-forward styles, offering genuine complexity beneath its playful presentation.
BalancedEffervescent
Korean side dishes (banchan)grilled meat
4.5% ABV750ml
Korean Traditional Drink
Melon Frost
멜론서리
Melon Frost is a 5% ABV sparkling traditional drink from Chungcheongbuk-do, produced by Dancing Side Company Brewery. It combines Korean apple and melon juices with dried green tea, peppermint tea, and carbonation, creating a layered flavor profile that is both cooling and softly fruity. The ingredient list also includes malic and citric acid for acidity adjustment, yeast, and potassium metabisulfite as a preservative. At 330ml, the can-sized format is designed for immediate, casual consumption. Despite the complex ingredient list, the result is surprisingly cohesive: a refreshing, lightly sweet sparkling drink with herbal undertones that pairs well with savory Korean table food.
BalancedEffervescent
Korean side dishes (banchan)grilled meat
5% ABV330ml
Korean Traditional Drink
Sinae Yuzu
신애유자
Sinae Yuzu is a 5% ABV sparkling traditional drink from Chungcheongbuk-do, produced by Dancing Side Company Brewery. Korean yuzu juice anchors the flavor, supported by apple juice, domestic honey, ginger juice, rosemary tea, and a touch of sun-dried sea salt. The result is a savory-citrus sparkling drink that avoids the one-note sweetness common in flavored low-ABV Korean beverages. At 330ml, it matches its sibling Melon Frost in format. The carbonation is lively, the yuzu aromatics are bright and genuine, and the ginger-rosemary-salt combination adds an unexpected herbal-savory depth. It is a versatile table drink that works with grilled meats, banchan spreads, and spicy Korean dishes.
HoneyEffervescent
Korean side dishes (banchan)grilled meat
5% ABV330ml
Korean Soju
Apple Spirit
애플스피릿
Apple Spirit is a 20% ABV soju from Chungcheongbuk-do, blending apple distillate from domestic apples with apple concentrate and apple flavoring. The triple-apple approach layers fresh fruit brightness over distilled depth, creating a spirit that reads unmistakably as apple from first nose to final swallow. Despite the fruity profile, the 20% proof and spirit backbone prevent it from veering into juice territory. At 375ml, it is a compact after-dinner pour or aperitif that pairs with fresh fruit, light desserts, or mild cheese.
CleanAromatic
grilled meat (galbi)bossam
20% ABV375ml
Korean Fruit Wine
Dancing Papa
댄싱파파
Dancing Papa is a 15% ABV sparkling fruit wine from Chungcheongbuk-do, pressed from Korean apple juice with malic acid, carbon dioxide, and yeast. The apple juice drives the character — ripe orchard aromatics with a lively effervescence that keeps each sip energetic despite the substantial proof. Malic acid maintains structural freshness, so the wine avoids syrupy heaviness and finishes with a tart, clean snap. It pairs polished with soft cheeses, light starters, and fruit-forward desserts where its crisp acidity can cut through richness.
FruityEffervescent
cheeselight appetizers
15% ABV375ml
