Seokiwon Brewery
석이원주조
A diverse brewery in Daejeon producing herbal and fruit-infused liquors including turmeric and cherry varieties.
- Region
- Daejeon
- Address
- 대전광역시 서구 둔산로 137번길 31
- Website
- seokiwon.com/
Products (7)
Korean Traditional Drink
Seokroju
석로주
Seokroju from Daejeon is one of the rare Korean traditional brews featuring seogi mushroom (석이버섯, rock tripe lichen) — a luxury ingredient historically reserved for royal cuisine. At 13% ABV, the mushroom introduces a savory, almost truffle-like depth that sets this apart from every other rice-and-nuruk product on the shelf. The nose opens with damp forest floor, dried porcini, and a gentle rice sweetness underneath. On the palate, the body is medium with a slightly powdery texture, and the umami hit is immediate — not overwhelming, but unmistakably present, like a gentle dashi undertone. The finish is medium-length with an earthy, mineral tail and a last wisp of mushroom that invites the next sip. Serve at 12-14°C with beoseot-jeongol (mushroom hot pot), where mushroom meets mushroom in a deeply satisfying feedback loop, or with galbi-tang (short rib soup), where the clear bone broth's richness aligns with the drink's umami backbone.
Damp forest floorDried porciniDashi-like umami
beoseot-jeongol (mushroom hot pot)galbi-tang (short rib soup)
13% ABV720ml
Korean Makgeolli
Beotirang Turmeric
벗이랑 강황
Beotirang Turmeric is a 15% ABV makgeolli from Daejeon that distinguishes itself with the addition of domestic turmeric, giving it a distinctive golden hue and an earthy spice character. The rice base provides the expected creamy makgeolli body, while fructooligosaccharide adds gentle sweetness that complements rather than competes with the turmeric's warm, slightly bitter undertone. This savory-leaning profile sets it apart from the fruit-flavored makgeolli trend, offering a more grounded, herbaceous drinking experience. It pairs strongly with jeon, fried foods, and fermented side dishes where its earthy depth can interact with rich, umami-driven flavors.
CreamySweet
Korean pancakes (jeon)fried chicken
15% ABV500ml
Korean Makgeolli
Beotirang Cherry Red Yeast Rice
벗이랑 버찌 홍국
Beotirang Cherry Red Yeast Rice is a 15% ABV makgeolli from Daejeon that combines domestic cherry fruit with red yeast rice (hongguk) for a deeper color and a distinctive grain-fruit interplay. The red yeast rice contributes subtle savory complexity beneath the surface, adding umami-like undertones that set it apart from purely fruit-flavored makgeolli styles. Cherry fruit brings gentle tartness that brightens the creamy rice base, while fructooligosaccharide keeps the sweetness approachable. The result is both playful and structured, offering enough character to stand up to spicy, crispy Korean comfort food.
CreamySweet
Korean pancakes (jeon)fried chicken
15% ABV500ml
Korean Makgeolli
Beotirang Bamboo
벗이랑 조릿대 산죽
Beotirang Bamboo is a 15% ABV makgeolli from Daejeon that features Korean dwarf bamboo (joritdae) as its defining botanical ingredient. This addition gives the makgeolli a green, herbaceous nuance rarely found in sweeter or fruit-driven styles, creating a distinctly vegetal character. Domestic rice provides the creamy structural frame typical of makgeolli, while fructooligosaccharide keeps the finish gentle and accessible. The bamboo note is subtle enough to integrate with food rather than compete, making this an interesting choice for drinkers who enjoy herbal or tea-like qualities in their beverages. It pairs particularly well with savory pancakes, spicy banchan, and dishes with green vegetable components.
CreamySweet
Korean pancakes (jeon)fried chicken
15% ABV500ml
Korean Cheongju
Jajaheonju Cheongju
자자헌주
Jajaheonju is a 13% ABV cheongju (clear rice wine) from Daejeon, brewed by Seoki Wonjujo Brewery using domestic non-glutinous rice and an extract of seok-i mushroom (Umbilicaria esculenta), a lichen foraged from rocky mountain surfaces in Korea. The seok-i lends a subtle earthy minerality that sits quietly beneath the polished rice base, distinguishing this cheongju from purely grain-driven styles. Nuruk and yeast manage the fermentation, producing a texture that is smooth and refined with no rough edges. The finish is clean and measured, drying just enough to reset the palate between bites. At 500ml and moderate strength, it is sized and paced for a full Korean table — grilled fish, steamed egg dishes, and multi-course hanjeongsik meals where the drink should complement rather than compete.
CleanSmooth
Korean full course (hanjeongsik)grilled fish
13% ABV500ml
Korean Traditional Drink
With Friend Mild
벗이랑 마일드
With Friend Mild is an 8% ABV traditional brew from Daejeon, produced by Seoki Wonjujo Brewery using domestic rice, purified water, wheat-containing nuruk, yeast, and refined enzyme. The 'Mild' designation accurately describes its design philosophy: a smooth, polished texture that stays consistent from first sip to finish without sharp edges or unexpected turns. The enzyme-assisted fermentation creates a predictable, clean profile that prioritizes easy drinkability. At 700ml and 8%, this is a versatile table companion for mixed Korean banchan spreads.
SmoothBalanced
Korean side dishes (banchan)grilled meat
8% ABV700ml
Korean Traditional Drink
Seokroju
석로주
Seokroju is a 13% ABV traditional drink from Daejeon, produced by Seogi Wonjujo Brewery using domestic non-glutinous rice (maepssal), purified water, Korean stone ear mushroom (seogi beoseot), and domestic nuruk. Stone ear mushroom is a rare ingredient in Korean traditional brewing, growing on rock faces in mountainous areas, and its inclusion gives this drink a distinctive earthy, mineral quality that differentiates it from standard grain-only brews. The non-glutinous rice provides a clean, structured base, while the nuruk contributes traditional fermentation depth. At 700ml and 13%, it is built for communal drinking alongside a varied Korean table.
SmoothBalanced
Korean side dishes (banchan)grilled meat
13% ABV700ml