Pungjeong Sagye
풍정사계
Seasonal brewery in Cheongju, North Chungcheong Province, producing four-season themed traditional liquors.
- Region
- Chungcheongbuk
- Address
- 충청북도 청주시 청원구 내수읍 풍정1길 8-2
- Website
- www.hwayang.co/
Products (4)
Korean Makgeolli
Pungjeong Sagye Autumn
풍정사계 추(秋)
Pungjeong Sagye Chu (秋) is the autumn entry in a four-season makgeolli series from Chungcheongbuk-do, and the seasonal concept is more than marketing — it shapes the brewing approach. At 12% ABV, it sits at the upper boundary of makgeolli strength, delivering a wine-like density that invites slower contemplation rather than quick gulps. The ingredient list names only the product itself, suggesting a minimalist grain-and-nuruk build that lets fermentation depth do the heavy lifting. On the nose, expect warm grain with a hint of dried persimmon and roasted chestnut — aromas that evoke Korean autumn harvest tables. The palate opens with a velvety rice sweetness that fills the mouth, then gradually reveals a toasty undertone and a long, warm finish where the alcohol spreads gently rather than burning. Compared to the lighter spring or summer expressions in the series, the autumn bottle feels more inward-looking and suited to evening drinking. Pair it with hearty autumn foods: japchae with shiitake mushrooms, slow-braised soy beef jangjorim, or roasted ginkgo nuts. It also works surprisingly well with aged cheese as a Korean-meets-Western after-dinner pairing.
ToastyDried persimmon
Korean pancakes (jeon)fried chicken
12% ABV500ml
Korean Fruit Wine
Pungjeong Sages Chun (Spring)
풍정사계 춘(春)
The 'Spring' installment of the Four Seasons series from Chungcheongbuk-do, this 15% yakju ferments glutinous rice with hyangongok (a traditional aromatic starter) to produce one of the most fragrant Korean bottles you can find. The nose is immediately striking — white peach, osmanthus flower, and a dusting of powdered sugar that feels genuinely spring-like. On the palate, the body is round and generously textured, with the glutinous rice lending a pillowy softness that carries the fruit-floral notes effortlessly. The finish turns gently nutty with a clean drop-off. Credentials are serious: 2017 Woorisool Grand Prize (yakju/cheongju), 2019 Excellent Award, and service at the 2019 Korea-Belgium presidential summit dinner. Serve at 10-12°C with sannakji (live octopus), where the drink's aromatic lift contrasts the sesame oil's nuttiness, or with yeonpo-tang (octopus soup), whose delicate broth lets the floral nose shine without competition.
White peachOsmanthus flowerPowdered sugar dusting
sannakji (live octopus with sesame oil)yeonpo-tang (octopus soup)
★Awards
15% ABV500ml
Korean Cheongju
Pungjeong Sagye Dong (Winter)
풍정사계 동(冬)
Pungjeongsagye Dong (Winter) is a 25% ABV cheongju from Chungcheongbuk-do, part of the Four Seasons (Sagye) series that maps Korea's seasonal rhythms onto brewing. Made from glutinous rice and hyangongok — a traditional aromatic nuruk — this winter expression carries the weight and warmth befitting its namesake season. The nose opens with rich, honeyed rice sweetness, a warm spice note from the hyangongok, and an underlying depth that suggests extended aging or fermentation. On the palate, the body is medium-full with a viscous, almost syrupy texture that coats the tongue. The glutinous rice base delivers a pronounced sweetness that is deep and layered rather than simple — caramelized grain, dried fruit, and a molasses-like richness. The hyangongok contributes a distinctive aromatic dimension: warm cinnamon-like spice, dried herbs, and a complexity that elevates this beyond standard cheongju. The mid-palate reveals a gentle bitterness that provides balance. The finish is long and warming, with persistent honeyed sweetness and spice warmth. At 375ml, the bottle is designed for deliberate enjoyment. Serve at room temperature or gently warmed in the Korean tradition, alongside rich winter dishes like galbi-tang, braised short ribs, or roasted root vegetables.
CleanAromatic
raw fish (hoe)Korean full course (hanjeongsik)
★Awards
25% ABV375ml
Korean Traditional Drink
Pungjeong Sagye Summer
풍정사계 하(夏)
Pungjeong Sagye Summer is the warm-season expression of Chungcheongbuk-do's four-seasons series, brewed with domestic non-glutinous and glutinous rice using traditional wheat-based fermentation culture. At 18% ABV, it carries more weight than casual session drinks, yet the grain character stays measured and composed rather than sweet or heavy. The dual-rice blend creates a layered body where mepssal provides clean structure and chapssal adds rounded depth, making this a contemplative food wine suited to multi-dish Korean tables where subtlety matters.
SmoothBalanced
Korean side dishes (banchan)grilled meat
18% ABV500ml
