Hangang Brewery
한강주조
Urban craft brewery in Seongdong, Seoul, near the Han River, producing fresh makgeolli in various alcohol levels.
- Region
- Seoul
- Address
- 서울특별시 성동구 둘레15길 12, 2층
- Website
- hangangbrewery.com/
Products (4)
Korean Makgeolli
Naru Fresh Makgeolli 11.5do
나루 생 막걸리 11.5도
Naru Fresh Makgeolli 11.5do is a Seoul-made saeng (unpasteurized) makgeolli that pushes ABV well above the typical 6% comfort zone. Brewed by Hangang Brewery with domestic rice, kuk starter, and yeast (contains wheat), the higher fermentation produces a denser body where grain sweetness concentrates into something closer to a dessert pour. The aroma is warm and yeasty — steamed rice meets freshly proofed bread dough — with a subtle alcohol prickle at the top. On the palate, the texture is thick and enveloping, and the sweetness arrives layered: an initial honeyed note, then a deeper grain-caramel sweetness that builds through the mid-section. The live yeast adds a faint effervescence and a tangy complexity that pasteurized makgeolli at the same ABV would lack. The finish is long and warm, with the alcohol spreading like a gentle heat through the chest. Being unpasteurized, this bottle is best consumed fresh and well-chilled. Pair with rich late-night Korean dishes: budae-jjigae whose bold, salty stew needs a drink with equal weight, or cheese-topped corn where the sweetness echoes. Also works alongside golbaengi-muchim, a spicy snail salad whose vinegar tang contrasts the makgeolli's richness.
YeastyHoneyed grain
Korean pancakes (jeon)fried chicken
11.5% ABV500ml
Korean Makgeolli
Naru Fresh Makgeolli 6do
나루 생 막걸리 6도
Naru Fresh Makgeolli 6do is the sessionable everyday expression from Hangang Brewery in Seoul, packaged in a generous 935ml bottle designed for shared meals rather than solo contemplation. The same domestic rice, kuk starter, and yeast base as the 11.5% version is used, but the lower fermentation ceiling keeps the body lighter and the sweetness gentler. On the nose, soft steamed rice and a faint lactic note dominate — there is none of the yeasty intensity of the higher-proof sibling. The first sip is smooth and milky, with a grain sweetness that sits in the background rather than commanding attention. The finish is short and clean, resetting the palate quickly for the next bite of food. This short finish is the bottle's real strength: it functions as a table water substitute in Korean dining contexts, cleansing between bites of oily or spicy food without accumulating flavor fatigue. The 935ml format means you don't need to open a second bottle for a two- or three-person meal. Pair broadly: pajeon, tteokbokki, jokbal, fried chicken, and kimchi jjigae all work because the drink accommodates rather than dominates.
Light milkyClean grain
Korean pancakes (jeon)fried chicken
6% ABV935ml
Korean Makgeolli
Boss Rabbit
보스토끼
Boseutokki is a 9% ABV makgeolli from Seoul that delivers a noticeably richer, fuller-bodied experience than most light weekday rice wines. The slightly elevated alcohol level gives the brew more structural presence — the sweetness gains depth rather than just volume, and the mouthfeel lands plush and creamy without becoming heavy. Domestic rice is the sole grain base, with starter culture and yeast (containing wheat) rounding out a simple but effective ingredient list. The 700ml format is generously sized for sharing, and the 9% strength provides enough backbone to stand up to boldly seasoned Korean dishes.
CreamySweet
Korean pancakes (jeon)fried chicken
9% ABV700ml
Korean Makgeolli
Jjakkkung Makgeolli
짝꿍막걸리
Jjakkkung Makgeolli is an 8% ABV rice wine from Seoul that delivers a friendly, approachable drinking experience with a creamy body and gentle sweetness. The name 'jjakkkung' (partner/buddy) captures the bottle's intended role — an easygoing companion to meals and conversation rather than a drink that demands analytical attention. Korean rice fermented with starter culture and yeast produces soft grain notes and a plush texture, while the 8% ABV sits in the comfortable middle ground between light session makgeolli and more intense premium pours. At 620ml, it is generously sized for sharing at a casual meal with Korean comfort food.
CreamySweet
Korean pancakes (jeon)fried chicken
8% ABV620ml