Jeon's Brewery
술빚는 전가네
Family-run brewery in Pocheon, Gyeonggi Province, near Sanjeong Lake, producing diverse traditional liquors including pine needle liquor and fruit-infused varieties.
- Region
- Gyeonggi
- Address
- 경기도 포천시 영북면 산정호수로 335
- Website
- www.sooldoga.com/home
Products (9)
Korean Makgeolli
Sanjeonghosu Dongjeongchun Makgeolli
산정호수 동정춘막걸리
Sulbijneun Jeongane Brewery in Pocheon, Gyeonggi-do, takes its name from Sanjeong Lake, a scenic mountain lake near the brewery that contributes clean local water to the fermentation process. With only domestic rice, nuruk, and purified water, the recipe honors traditional craft, and the 2018 Korea Traditional Liquor Awards Grand Prize in the takju category confirms the execution. At 6% ABV, it drinks easily but with an elegance that separates it from mass-market pours. The aroma is refined — polished rice with a subtle floral hint that well-made nuruk can produce. The first sip is creamy yet restrained, with sweetness that stays in the background rather than leading. Midpalate, a gentle lactic tang provides lift, and the finish is clean and moderately dry, almost cheongju-like in its neatness. Compared to thicker, sweeter makgeolli, this is a lighter, more food-oriented style. Its refined character makes it one of the rare makgeolli that can accompany raw fish (hoe) without overwhelming the delicate flavors — the controlled sweetness and clean finish act like a neutral palate cleanser. It also pairs beautifully with gyeran-jjim (steamed egg), simple tofu dishes, and even sashimi-grade gwangeo (halibut).
ElegantDry-finish
raw fish (hoe)Korean pancakes (jeon)
★Awards
6% ABV720ml
Korean Makgeolli
Pear Blossom Yeon
배꽃담은연
Pearkkochdameunyeon (Pear Blossom Yeon) from Sulbijneun Jeongane Brewery in Gyeonggi-do is a 10% ABV makgeolli built from a highly concentrated rice fermentation — the ingredient breakdown reveals 26.1% rice, 0.07% yeast, 0.05% lactic acid, and 72.31% purified water, with no added sweeteners, nuruk, or flavoring agents. This purity means every bit of sweetness and character comes from the rice starch conversion and the yeast's fermentation byproducts. The 2018 Woorisool Quality Award (Excellent, takju) recognized this honest approach. On the nose, the high rice concentration gives an intense, almost sake-like riciness — wet milled grain with a hint of white flower. The palate is smooth and concentrated, with a sweetness that feels inherent rather than added. There is no sharp edge — the lactic acid is dosed so subtly that it only reveals itself as a clean exit at the finish. The body is medium-heavy, coating the tongue with a silky, persistent grain richness. Compared to 10% makgeolli that uses nuruk and sweeteners, this bottle tastes more focused and less complex, which is its strength: pure rice expression. Pair with delicate sashimi, steamed tofu, or clear Korean soups (guk) where the clean grain profile does not overpower subtle flavors.
Pure riceWhite flower
raw fish (hoe)Korean pancakes (jeon)
★Awards
10% ABV720ml
Korean Traditional Drink
Gungye's Tears
궁예의 눈물
Gungye's Tears is a 10% ABV traditional brew from Pocheon, Gyeonggi-do, produced by Sulbijneun Jeongane Brewery using 31.1% Pocheon rice, 3.1% nuruk, and 0.3% young silvergrass (eoksae) shoots. The two-stage fermentation begins with a non-glutinous rice base, then adds glutinous rice for depth and a silkier texture, creating a layered grain complexity. The silvergrass shoots contribute a subtle herbal note that distinguishes this from purely grain-forward styles. At 720ml and 10%, it is a mid-weight brew designed for thoughtful food pairing.
SmoothBalanced
Korean side dishes (banchan)grilled meat
10% ABV720ml
Korean Makgeolli
Gohyangchun
고향춘
Gohyangchun is a 10% ABV makgeolli from Pocheon, Gyeonggi-do, produced by Sulbijneun Jeongane Brewery using three types of rice: 9.6% Pocheon rice, 19.2% glutinous rice, and 9.6% hyangmi (fragrant) rice, fermented with 3.8% house-made ihwagok nuruk. The multi-grain combination and multi-stage fermentation, finishing with a nurungji (scorched rice) accent, create an aromatic depth that is distinctly nostalgic yet refined. At 350ml and 10%, this is portioned for one or two drinkers who want to appreciate the layered grain perfume at a deliberate pace.
CreamyAromatic
Korean pancakes (jeon)fried chicken
10% ABV350ml
Korean Traditional Drink
Red Sanjeonghoju
붉은 산정호주
Red Sanjeonghoju is a 15% ABV traditional brew from Pocheon, Gyeonggi-do, produced by Sulbijneun Jeongane Brewery using 45.02% Pocheon rice and 4.5% black glutinous rice fermented with 4.5% house nuruk. The black glutinous rice is the defining element, contributing both a naturally reddish-purple hue and an earthy, nutty depth that sets this apart from standard white rice brews. Built through staged fermentation with a non-glutinous rice base, then glutinous rice, then black glutinous rice, the layering creates structural complexity. At 500ml and 15%, this is a structured, visually striking table brew.
SmoothBalanced
Korean side dishes (banchan)grilled meat
15% ABV500ml
Korean Cheongju
Hongmaebangaeju
홍매반개주
Hongmaebangaeju is a 15% ABV cheongju from Pocheon, Gyeonggi-do, produced by Sulbijneun Jeongane Brewery using 45.02% Pocheon rice and 4.5% domestic red bean (pat) fermented with house nuruk. The red bean addition is what makes this cheongju distinctive, contributing a subtle nutty undertone and gentle earthy sweetness beneath the clear, polished surface of the filtered brew. Multi-stage fermentation preserves grain clarity while building depth. At 500ml and 15%, this is a refined choice for formal Korean dining occasions.
CleanSmooth
Korean full course (hanjeongsik)grilled fish
15% ABV500ml
Korean Soju
Jeongane 61 Degrees
전가네 육십일도
Jeongane 61 Degrees is a 61% ABV distilled spirit from Gyeonggi-do, produced by Sulbijneun Jeongane Brewery using a rice base enhanced with 0.77% young silvergrass shoots and 0.19% jicho (lithospermum) root. At 61%, this is among the highest-proof Korean traditional spirits available, yet the botanical additions of silvergrass and jicho create layered herbal complexity rather than pure alcohol burn. The 250ml bottle is sized for measured, ceremonial sipping rather than volume drinking. Jicho is the same root used in Jindo hongju, here adding an earthy, slightly medicinal warmth.
CleanSmooth
grilled meat (galbi)bossam
61% ABV250ml
Korean Soju
Lips
입술
Ipsul (Lips) is a 40% ABV soju from Gyeonggi-do, produced by Sulbijneun Jeongane Brewery using rice, yeast, lactic acid, cornstarch, young silvergrass shoots, and yagwanmun (Lespedeza cuneata) herb. The botanical additions of silvergrass and yagwanmun — a traditional Korean medicinal herb — create a quietly herbal dimension that lifts the clean rice spirit into more aromatic territory. At 250ml and 40%, this is a sipping spirit designed for small, deliberate pours alongside protein-rich Korean dishes.
CleanSmooth
grilled meat (galbi)bossam
40% ABV250ml
Korean Soju
Sanjeong Lake Pine-Needle Soju
산정호수 솔잎주
Sanjeong Lake Pine-Needle Soju is a 30% ABV distilled spirit from Pocheon, Gyeonggi-do, produced by Sulbijneun Jeongane Brewery using 32.4% glutinous rice and 0.65% nuruk, with a trace amount (0.005%) of pine needle. The pine needle dosage is deliberately minimal, appearing as aroma rather than resinous flavor, creating a forest-like freshness over a clean, dry glutinous rice distillate base. At 350ml and 30%, it sits in a moderate proof range that allows both neat sipping and on-the-rocks drinking.
CleanPiney
grilled meat (galbi)bossam
30% ABV350ml