Seoul Fermentary
서울효모방
Seoul Fermentary is an artisanal brewery in Seocho creating experimental fermented spirits with oak aging.
- Region
- Seoul
- Address
- 서울시 서초구 서초대로 360, 지하 104호
Products (3)
Korean Makgeolli
Danhong
단홍
Danhong is a 13.5% ABV makgeolli from Seoul that takes a thoroughly modern approach to the category, layering glutinous rice with raspberry, hibiscus, beet, and huajiao (Sichuan pepper). Lactic acid bacteria and agar support a creamy, luxurious body while the floral tartness from hibiscus and raspberry keeps the sweetness firmly in check. The beet contributes natural color depth, and the huajiao adds a faint, unexpected tingle that distinguishes Danhong from conventional makgeolli. Produced by Seoul Hyomobang Brewery, this is a distinctly contemporary bottle that tastes vivid and layered, especially alongside crispy jeon or fried chicken.
CreamySweet
Korean pancakes (jeon)fried chicken
13.5% ABV500ml
Korean Traditional Drink
Onseop
온섶
Onseop is a 12.8% ABV spice-forward traditional brew from Seoul, crafted by Seoul Hyomobang Brewery using glutinous rice as the base with cinnamon, ginger, licorice, nutmeg, and pineapple. The result reads like a Korean mulled drink in still form, where warm spice tones dominate while lactic fermentation keeps the body smooth and rounded. The pineapple provides a subtle tropical acidity that prevents the spice blend from feeling one-dimensional. This brew is particularly suited to cooler weather and hearty meals, where its warming qualities complement charcoal-grilled meats and dishes with layered seasoning.
SmoothBalanced
Korean side dishes (banchan)grilled meat
12.8% ABV500ml
Korean Traditional Drink
Clear Base Oak
맑은 바탕 오크
Clear Base Oak is a 16% ABV brew from Seoulhyomobang Brewery in Seoul, built on domestic glutinous rice and infused with oak chips during fermentation. The oak brings a gentle woody warmth that lifts the profile beyond the usual creamy-sweet template, while cultured yeast and lactic acid bacteria round out the texture. At its moderate proof, the grain softness and barrel-adjacent nuance coexist without either dominating. It pairs well with grilled pork belly and aged kimchi, where the woody undertone provides a quiet counterpoint.
BalancedSweet
Korean side dishes (banchan)grilled meat
16% ABV500ml