Shintanjin Brewery
신탄진주조
A heritage brewery in Daejeon's Shintanjin area, producing traditional liquors with local spring water.
- Region
- Daejeon
- Address
- 대전 대덕구 신탄진로 738번길
- Website
- www.stjjujo.co.kr/
Products (2)
Korean Traditional Drink
Sanmak Fresh Daedeokju
산막생대덕주
Sanmak Fresh Daedeokju is a 13% ABV brew from Sintanjin Brewery in Daejeon, made with domestic glutinous rice and nuruk in a straightforward recipe that places all emphasis on grain quality and fermentation control. The glutinous rice delivers a naturally rounded, slightly viscous mouthfeel that distinguishes this from standard non-glutinous rice brews. The nose is gentle and cereal-forward, with steamed sticky rice and a faint yogurt-like tang from the nuruk. On the palate, the body is medium with a soft, cushioning texture — the grain sweetness is present but restrained, balanced by a clean acidity that keeps the profile from becoming heavy. The finish is smooth and moderate, with a lingering grain warmth. Winner of the 2011 Korea Traditional Liquor Awards Excellence Prize in the yakcheongju category. Serve at 10-13°C with grilled meats where the rounded body absorbs char and fat, alongside hoe where its neutral cleanliness lets the fish shine, or with a full banchan spread where the smooth grain center ties disparate flavors together.
SmoothBalanced
raw fish (hoe)Korean side dishes (banchan)
★Awards
13% ABV750ml
Korean Traditional Drink
Dansang Jigyo
단상지교
Dansangjigyo is a 16% ABV traditional brew from Daejeon, where Sintanjin Brewery ferments a blend of rice and glutinous rice using both nuruk and starter culture (jongguk). The dual-fermentation approach creates a layered profile that reads as polished rather than rustic — the nuruk contributes earthy depth while the starter culture brings cleaner, more controlled sweetness. At this proof, the body carries notable weight without becoming sluggish, and the finish settles into a calm equilibrium that invites steady sipping throughout a meal. It handles the fat and char of grilled meats confidently, and a spread of everyday banchan finds a natural companion in its composed, food-friendly character.
SmoothBalanced
Korean side dishes (banchan)grilled meat
16% ABV750ml
