Hanju Brewery
한주양조
Brewery in Anseong, Gyeonggi Province, producing customized fresh makgeolli and plum-infused liquors.
- Region
- Gyeonggi
- Address
- 경기도 안성시 서운면 서운로 241-14
- Website
- hanjuy.kr.ecplaza.net
Products (3)
Korean Makgeolli
Anseongmajchum Fresh Makgeolli
안성맞춤 생막걸리
Hanju Brewing in Anseong, Gyeonggi-do produces this 1,000ml sharing-format makgeolli using domestic rice, nuruk, yeast, lactic acid, and refined enzymes. The generous format — larger than the standard 750ml — signals communal drinking: round a table of pajeon, pile up banchan, and keep pouring. At 6% ABV, it is designed to disappear into the meal. The aroma is soft steamed rice with a mild lactic undertone. On the palate, the body is medium-light and creamy, with a gentle sweetness balanced by the added lactic acid that introduces a refreshing tang and prevents the larger volume from becoming cloying. The finish is clean and relatively short. Anseong is historically associated with brassware and agriculture in Gyeonggi-do, and the name 'Anseongmajchum' (안성맞춤, 'perfectly tailored') reflects the product's positioning as a reliable all-rounder. Compared to premium craft makgeolli in smaller bottles, this prioritizes consistency and value. Serve at 4-6°C with a full Korean barbecue spread where the volume keeps pace with the meal, or with spicy dakbal (chicken feet) where the lactic freshness handles the chili intensity.
Soft steamed riceAdded lactic freshnessMedium-light creamy body
Korean pancakes (jeon)fried chicken
6% ABV1000ml
Korean Soju
Hanju
한주
Hanju is a 35% ABV distilled soju from Gyeonggi-do, crafted from Korean rice and wheat nuruk with purified water. The use of wheat nuruk rather than rice-based ipguk is a meaningful distinction — wheat nuruk introduces a broader, more complex enzymatic and aromatic profile to the fermentation, resulting in a spirit with more character than ipguk-based counterparts. The nose opens with a warm, bready quality — the wheat nuruk's signature — alongside clean rice, a subtle honeyed sweetness, and a faint herbal note. On the palate, the body is medium with a polished, refined texture. The rice provides a clean, elegant framework while the wheat nuruk adds its distinctive contribution: a warm, bread-like depth, a gentle savory undertone, and a complexity that feels handcrafted rather than industrial. The 35% strength sits in a comfortable sweet spot — enough proof to carry the aromatics and provide warmth, but restrained enough for extended enjoyment. The finish is moderately long, clean, and warming, with persistent bread-grain warmth and a gentle dry close. The 360ml bottle is practical and approachable. Serve neat or slightly chilled, with a wide range of Korean dishes from savory jeon to grilled fish, stews, or simply alongside good conversation.
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raw fish (hoe)grilled meat (galbi)
★Awards
35% ABV360ml
Korean Soju
Hanju Maehwa
한주매화
Hanju Maehwa is a 35% ABV soju from Gyeonggi-do, distilled by Hanju Brewing using 41.936% domestic rice and wheat-based nuruk. The rice content at nearly 42% of the total composition gives this spirit a substantial grain foundation, while the wheat nuruk adds fermentation depth and subtle complexity. Despite the high proof, the distillation is calibrated for smoothness rather than raw intensity, producing a spirit that opens with clean, understated aromatics and transitions into a dry, elegant finish. The 700ml format positions it as a serious table bottle for extended pairing with rich Korean dishes.
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grilled meat (galbi)bossam
35% ABV700ml
