Sagok Brewery
사곡양조장
A chestnut-themed brewery in Gongju, Chungnam, specializing in chestnut flower and chestnut-infused traditional liquors.
- Region
- Chungcheongnam
- Address
- 충남 공주시 사곡면 마곡사로 49
Products (3)
Korean Cheongju
Chestnut Blossom Aroma
밤꽃향기
Bamkkochhyanggi (Chestnut Blossom Aroma) is a 13.5% ABV cheongju from Chungcheongnam-do, brewed at Sagok Brewery with domestic rice, chestnuts, nuruk, and purified water. The chestnut addition is the defining move — it introduces an autumnal nuttiness that sits comfortably between the grain's clean top notes and the nuruk's earthy undertone. The nose carries roasted chestnut shell and a hint of buckwheat honey, warm and inviting. On the palate, the body is medium-light with a polished texture, and the chestnut sweetness arrives midway — not candied but more like chestnut cream, subtle and refined. The finish is moderate and clean, with a lingering nutty warmth that makes you reach for another sip. The compact 375ml bottle at a moderate ABV positions it well for single-course pairings. Try it at 10-12°C with jeonbok-gui (grilled abalone) where the shellfish sweetness amplifies the chestnut note, or alongside saengseon-jjim where the braised fish's savory depth meets the nutty undercurrent.
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Korean full course (hanjeongsik)grilled fish
13.5% ABV375ml
Korean Traditional Drink
Gongju Chestnut King Chestnut Wine
공주알밤 왕밤주
Gongju Albam Wangbamju is a 6% ABV chestnut-infused traditional drink from Chungcheongnam-do that combines Gongju chestnuts (공주밤) with Korean white rice and aspartame sweetener. Gongju County is historically Korea's most celebrated chestnut-producing region, and the use of local albam (shelled chestnuts) grounds this product firmly in its terroir. The chestnut contribution creates a nutty, almost floury sweetness distinct from the fruity or floral profiles dominating much of the Korean traditional drink landscape. At 6%, the body stays light and approachable, making it function as a gentle table drink rather than a contemplative sipper. The combination of rice fermentation and chestnut infusion produces a hybrid character where grain softness and nut richness merge into a single, comforting texture.
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Korean side dishes (banchan)grilled meat
6% ABV750ml
Korean Soju
Jinkwaenam
진쾌남
Jinkwaenam is a 25% ABV soju from Chungcheongnam-do that reads like a botanical compendium: Korean rice and chestnut form the grain-nut base, then goji berry, omija, cornelian cherry (sansuyu), eleuthero bark (ogapi), and cordyceps (dongchunghachosul) are layered in with nuruk for fermentation. This many-ingredient approach reflects the Korean tradition of yakju and yagyongju — medicinal-purpose drinking where each botanical contributes not just flavor but perceived health function. The rice provides a clean fermentation canvas, the chestnut adds nutty depth, and the five herbal additions create a shifting aromatic landscape from tart berry (omija, goji) through woody bark (eleuthero) to the funky, earthy notes of cordyceps. At 25%, the spirit carries enough proof to extract and preserve the volatile compounds from each botanical while remaining drinkable without dilution.
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grilled meat (galbi)bossam
25% ABV330ml
