Sangju Brewery
상주주조
Sangju Brewery in Gyeongbuk produces the Nerdy series — inventive makgeolli and craft drinks infused with herbs, fruits, and hops, including Blanc, Rosé, Punch, and Basil Sparkling.
- Region
- Gyeongsangbuk
- Address
- 경상북도 상주시 남성로 73-15 1층
Products (6)
Korean Traditional Drink
Nerdy Hop
너디호프
Neodihopeu (Nerdy Hope) is a 5% ABV makgeolli from Gyeongsangbuk-do that introduces fresh basil as an unexpected botanical accent over a glutinous rice and nuruk base. The basil integration is restrained — it functions as an aromatic lift rather than an overwhelming flavor — adding a gentle herbal freshness that keeps each sip feeling lively and distinctive. At 700ml and just 5% alcohol, it is among the lightest makgeolli options available, designed for casual drinking sessions where refreshment takes priority over intensity. The use of refined enzymes alongside traditional nuruk suggests a modern approach to an old-format brew.
SmoothBalanced
Korean side dishes (banchan)grilled meat
5% ABV700ml
Korean Makgeolli
Freshttalgi Makgeolli
생딸기 막걸리
Fresh Strawberry Makgeolli is a 6% ABV fruit makgeolli from Gyeongsangbuk-do that combines fresh domestic strawberries with Sindongjin variety new-crop rice. The use of actual strawberries rather than flavor extracts gives it a genuine fruit character that reads bright and tart rather than artificially candy-like. The creamy rice base provides textural richness, while fructooligosaccharide adds controlled sweetness that rounds out the strawberry acidity. At 750ml, it is a generous pour for a fruit-forward session — equally suited for brunch-style gatherings and as a refreshing counterpoint to spicy Korean snacks.
CreamySweet
Korean pancakes (jeon)fried chicken
6% ABV750ml
Korean Traditional Drink
Nerdy Blanc
너디블랑
Nerdy Blanc is a 5% ABV brew from Gyeongsangbuk-do's Sangju, infused with rosemary and thyme over a base of Korean glutinous rice, nuruk, yeast, and refined enzymes. The Mediterranean herb pairing gives it a distinctly culinary profile unlike anything in the typical Korean traditional drink landscape — savory, aromatic, and subtly complex rather than sweet or grain-heavy. At 700ml and gentle proof, it is an inviting table wine style that pairs naturally with grilled meats, banchan, and any meal where herbal freshness adds dimension.
SmoothBalanced
Korean side dishes (banchan)grilled meat
5% ABV700ml
Korean Makgeolli
Nerdy Rosé
너디로제
Nerdy Rose is a 5.5% ABV makgeolli from Gyeongsangbuk-do, brewed by Sangju Brewery using glutinous rice and cherry with yeast and refined enzymes. The cherry infusion gives the liquid a rosy hue and a tart-sweet fruit layer that sits atop the creamy chapssal base, creating a dual personality — part fruit drink, part traditional grain brew. The fermentation enzyme keeps the texture polished rather than rustic, and the low ABV makes it a genuine session pour. At 700ml, it is built for sharing over a table of crispy jeon or fried chicken, where the fruit lift and creamy body alternate between cutting grease and coating the palate with softness.
CreamySweet
Korean pancakes (jeon)fried chicken
5.5% ABV700ml
Korean Traditional Drink
Nerdy Punch
너디펀치
Nerdy Punch is a 5% ABV traditional brew from Gyeongsangbuk-do, produced by Sangju Brewery using glutinous rice, yeast, and refined enzymes. Unlike its cherry-infused sibling Nerdy Rose, this expression keeps the focus squarely on the grain — no fruit additions, no added flavoring, just chapssal fermentation distilled to its most approachable form. The result is a smooth, balanced pour where gentle sweetness and soft body flow continuously without any single element demanding attention. At 700ml, it is a reliable companion for extended meals with mixed banchan or grilled meats, offering quiet support rather than dramatic contrast.
SmoothBalanced
Korean side dishes (banchan)grilled meat
5% ABV700ml
Korean Makgeolli
Neodeu Bajil Sparkling
너드 바질 스파클링
Nerd Basil Sparkling is a 5% ABV carbonated makgeolli from Gyeongsangbuk-do's Sangju, infusing fresh basil into a glutinous rice base with refined enzymes and carbon dioxide. The basil is the headline — green, herbal aromatics rise immediately above the creamy chapssal foundation, creating a playful contrast between savory herb notes and gentle grain sweetness. Carbonation lifts the texture, keeping each sip lively and preventing the creaminess from feeling heavy. It pairs unexpectedly well with crispy jeon and spicy fried dishes.
CreamySweet
Korean pancakes (jeon)fried chicken
5% ABV375ml