Yeongdeok Brewery
영덕주조
Creative brewery in Yeongdeok, North Gyeongsang Province, producing turmeric makgeolli, mushroom varieties, and ocean-themed sparkling liquors.
- Region
- Gyeongsangbuk
- Address
- 경북 영덕군 강구면 소월1길 16-10
- Website
- www.ydjujo.co.kr
Products (9)
Korean Makgeolli
Ulgeum Fresh Makgeolli Jeong
울금생막걸리 정
Yeongdeok Brewery in Gyeongsangbuk-do introduces domestic turmeric (ulgeum) into this 6% fresh makgeolli, creating an unexpected warm-spice character beneath the standard creamy sweetness. The turmeric does not dominate — it arrives as a gentle earthy heat in the finish, like golden milk without the dairy heaviness. The grain body stays plush and approachable, so the spice reads as an accent rather than a takeover. A 2013 Korea Traditional Liquor Awards Excellence prize in the fresh makgeolli category confirms the balance is intentional. Serve at 6-8°C with dakdoritang (braised spicy chicken) where turmeric's warmth echoes the chili heat, or with hobak-juk (pumpkin porridge) for a cozy, root-vegetable harmony.
Turmeric warmthGolden milkEarthy finish
dakdoritang (braised spicy chicken)hobak-juk (pumpkin porridge)
★Awards
6% ABV750ml
Korean Makgeolli
Saesongi Rice Makgeolli Jeong
새송이 쌀막걸리 정
Yeongdeok Brewery in Gyeongsangbuk-do takes the unusual step of adding king oyster mushroom (saesongi) to a domestic rice makgeolli, introducing a savory umami thread that runs beneath the expected creamy sweetness. The mushroom does not announce itself on the nose — instead, it emerges on the palate as a quiet, almost brothy depth that makes each sip feel more substantial than a typical 6% pour. The finish carries a faint roasted quality, like mushrooms seared in a dry pan. A 2012 Korea Traditional Liquor Awards commendation in pasteurized makgeolli recognizes the inventive pairing. Serve at 6-8°C with beoseot-jeon (mushroom pancake) for a double-down on umami, or with doenjang-guk (soybean paste soup) where the fermented depth meets the mushroom undertone.
King oyster mushroom umamiQuiet brothy depthRoasted mushroom finish
beoseot-jeon (mushroom pancake)doenjang-guk (soybean paste soup)
★Awards
6% ABV750ml
Korean Soju
Ineogyoju Pirate Soju
인어교주해적술
Ineogyoju Pirate Soju is a 15% ABV soju from Gyeongsangbuk-do's Yeongdeok Brewery, combining a rice-distillate base with Korean grape pulp and carbonation. The result is a clean, aromatic soju with playful fruit lift and a sparkling mouthfeel. Ingredients include domestic rice distillate, grape pulp, glucose, citric acid, stevia, and carbon dioxide, along with pearl-toned coloring that gives the liquid a distinctive shimmer. The visual presentation and effervescence make it a conversation piece at social gatherings.
CleanAromatic
grilled meat (galbi)bossam
15% ABV360ml
Korean Fruit Wine
Happy Imagination Chocolate Flavor
행복한 상상 쵸코맛
Happy Imagination Chocolate Flavor is a 15% ABV fruit wine from Yeongdeok Brewery in Gyeongsangbuk-do that merges domestic apple, peach, and grape pulp with cacao for an unconventional flavor profile. The fruit base provides juicy sweetness up front, while cacao introduces a gentle bittersweet undertone that deepens progressively through the mid-palate. At 300ml and 15%, it occupies a niche between dessert wine and flavored liqueur, with enough fruit acidity to prevent the chocolate element from becoming cloying. The playful concept works particularly well with cheese platters, chocolate-based desserts, and light appetizers.
FruitySweet
cheeselight appetizers
15% ABV300ml
Korean Soju
Bling Bling Sea Star
블링블링 바다별
Bling Bling Sea Star is a 15% ABV flavored soju from Gyeongsangbuk-do, produced by Yeongdeok Brewery using domestic apple, distilled spirit, sugar, and natural apple flavoring, finished with pearl-shimmer pigment and blue food coloring for a striking visual effect. The apple character is bright and juicy rather than artificially sweet, while stevia-based sweetener keeps the body light. At 375ml, it is portioned for intimate occasions or cocktail mixing. Yeongdeok, in the northeastern coast of Gyeongsangbuk-do, is known for its snow crab fishery, and this brewery's playful, aromatic spirits reflect a newer generation of Korean craft experimentation.
CleanAromatic
grilled meat (galbi)bossam
15% ABV375ml
Korean Soju
Dowon Gyeolui
도원결의
Dowon Gyeolui is a 40% ABV peach-infused distilled spirit from Gyeongsangbuk-do, produced by Yeongdeok Brewery using a distilled spirit base layered with domestic peach, natural peach flavoring, glucose, stevia, and citric acid. The name references the famous "Oath of the Peach Garden" from Chinese literary tradition, evoking brotherhood and shared loyalty — themes befitting a bold, shareable spirit. Despite the 40% proof, the peach infusion provides an aromatic lift that softens the drinking experience, with citric acid adding brightness and stevia maintaining sweetness without heaviness. The 360ml bottle is compact enough for an evening shared between two or three drinkers.
CleanAromatic
grilled meat (galbi)bossam
40% ABV360ml
Korean Soju
Bling Bling Badabyeolgorae
블링블링 바다별고래
Bling Bling Badabyeolgorae is a 15% ABV spirit from Gyeongsangbuk-do, produced by Yeongdeok Brewery using grape, purified water, enzyme-treated stevia, and distilled spirit base. The grape provides bright, fruity aromatics at the front of the profile, while the distilled spirit core maintains structural clarity and a clean finish. Enzyme-treated stevia manages sweetness without sugar's caloric load, keeping the palate feeling light and agile at a moderate 15%. Yeongdeok, located on the east coast of Gyeongsangbuk-do, is better known for crab than grapes, making this a distinctive crossover product from the region.
CleanSmooth
grilled meat (galbi)bossam
15% ABV360ml
Korean Soju
Dowon Gyeolui
도원결의
Dowon Gyeolui is a 15% ABV peach-infused soju from Gyeongsangbuk-do, produced by Yeongdeok Brewery using distilled spirit, real peach, peach flavoring, glucose, and stevia-based sweetener. Unlike its higher-proof sibling (40% ABV), this expression prioritizes accessibility — the peach lifts the aroma into fragrant territory while the low proof keeps the palate light and easy. The 360ml bottle is sized for a single meal shared between two, offering a soju experience that leans aromatic rather than austere.
CleanAromatic
grilled meat (galbi)bossam
15% ABV360ml
Korean Soju
Bling Bling Noeulbyeol
블링블링 노을별
Bling Bling Noeulbyeol is a 15% ABV spirit from Gyeongsangbuk-do, produced by Yeongdeok Brewery using a distillate made entirely from Korean grape pulp. At this moderate proof, it occupies an unusual middle ground — too strong for casual sipping like a fruit wine, yet too restrained for the intensity of a full-strength soju. The grape pulp distillate gives it a vivid aromatic character, with bright fruit perfume that arrives immediately on the nose and persists through the finish. Natural grape flavoring and stevia-based sweetener round the edges, keeping the palate approachable without burying the distilled fruit character beneath artificial notes.
CleanAromatic
grilled meat (galbi)bossam
15% ABV375ml