Yesan Apple Wine
예산사과와인
A fruit wine distillery in Yesan, Chungnam, producing apple wines, distilled soju, and blueberry wines under the Chusa brand.
- Region
- Chungcheongnam
- Address
- 충남 예산군 고덕면 대몽로 107-25
- Website
- www.chusawine.com
Products (9)
Korean Fruit Wine
Chusa Blueberry Wine
추사 블루베리 와인
Chusa Blueberry Wine is an 11% ABV fruit wine from Yesan Apple Wine Brewery in Chungcheongnam-do, built around 60% locally grown Yesan blueberries. The high proportion of regional blueberry fruit gives this wine a vivid purple-blue hue and a pronounced berry identity that feels genuinely fruit-driven rather than artificially flavored. The nose bursts with fresh blueberry, a hint of cassis, and a subtle jam-like sweetness. On the palate, the body is light-medium with a juicy, staining quality — the blueberry concentration coats the tongue with dark-fruit richness while citric acid provides a bright counterbalance. Sugar is added for fermentation support, but the finished wine avoids cloying heaviness because the natural berry acidity structures every sip. The finish is moderate, clean, and leaves a pleasant berry tartness. Preserved with sulfite and sorbate for stability, it holds well once opened. The 375ml bottle is sized for an intimate dessert pairing. The brewery was designated a 2014 Chajaganeun Yangjojang, and the Yesan region is known for quality fruit cultivation. Serve chilled at 7-10°C with creamy brie or camembert where the berry cuts fat, alongside mixed nuts and dried fruit appetizers, or with chocolate-based desserts where the blueberry intensity amplifies cocoa.
FruitySweet
cheeselight appetizers
11% ABV375ml
Korean Fruit Wine
Chusa Aepeul Wine
추사 애플와인
Chusa Apple Wine is a 12% ABV fruit wine from Yesan Apple Wine Brewery in Chungcheongnam-do, made solely from domestically grown Korean apples. The single-ingredient approach lets the apple character speak without interference, and the result is a focused, clean expression of Korean orchard fruit. The nose is immediately recognizable — crisp apple skin, ripe Fuji-like sweetness, and a faint cidery brightness that lifts the aromatics. On the palate, the body is light-medium with a smooth, rounded texture. The apple sweetness is generous but never cloying, balanced by a natural malic acidity that keeps the profile lively and food-compatible. There is a pleasing sense of freshness throughout, as if biting into a just-picked apple. The finish is clean, moderate, and leaves a subtle green-apple tartness. The wine won the Grand Prize for fruit wine at the 2015 Korea Traditional Liquor Competition, a distinction that places it among the finest Korean apple wines produced. The 375ml bottle invites personal enjoyment or pairing-focused sessions. Serve at 8-11°C with sashimi or hoe where the apple acidity cleanses rich fish oils, with young mild cheeses, or with light appetizers like smoked salmon canapés where the fruit brightness complements without competing.
FruitySweet
raw fish (hoe)cheese
★Awards
12% ABV375ml
Korean Fruit Wine
Chusa Rose
추사 로제
Chusa Rose is a 12% ABV rosé-style fruit wine from Yesan Apple Wine Brewery in Chungcheongnam-do, made from apples. This is an apple wine presented through a rosé lens — the color and concept borrow from grape rosé conventions, but the flavor is entirely apple-driven. The nose is delicate and inviting, with rose-tinted apple blossom, ripe red apple, and a soft candied note. On the palate, the body is light-medium with an elegant, silky texture that gives the wine a refined feel despite its fruit-forward nature. The apple sweetness is present but polished, with a cleanliness that avoids any rough or cloying edges. A gentle acidity — characteristic of good apple wine — runs through the mid-palate, providing just enough tension to maintain interest. The finish is moderate, smooth, and closes with a warm apple glow. The 375ml bottle makes it an ideal aperitif or dessert-course companion without overcommitting. The brewery holds a 2014 Chajaganeun Yangjojang designation, and the Yesan area is recognized for its fruit-growing tradition. Serve chilled at 8-11°C with light cheese boards and charcuterie where the rosé elegance sets the mood, alongside delicate appetizers, or with lighter desserts like macarons or fruit sorbet where the apple-rosé character integrates gracefully.
FruitySweet
cheeselight appetizers
12% ABV375ml
Korean Soju
Chusa 47
추사47
Chusa47 is a 47% ABV distilled spirit from Chungcheongnam-do, made with 100% Yesan apples. Yesan is one of Korea's most celebrated apple-growing regions, and transforming these orchard fruits into a high-proof spirit represents an ambitious departure from the rice-based distillation norm. The result is a spirit that bridges fruit brandy and Korean soju traditions. The nose is vivid and aromatic — fresh apple skin, baked apple with cinnamon warmth, and a clean, eau-de-vie brightness. On the palate, the body is medium-full with a concentrated, focused texture. At 47%, the spirit is bold and direct, yet surprisingly composed: the apple character provides a natural fruit sweetness that tempers the alcohol's edge, creating a drinking experience that opens beautifully with slow sipping. There is a subtle orchard-wood note in the mid-palate that adds aged-spirit complexity. The finish is long and dry, with lingering apple-skin tartness and a warming glow. The producer holds a 2014 Chajaganeun Yangjojang (Visiting Brewery) designation, confirming strong regional craft identity. Bottled at 500ml. Serve neat at room temperature to appreciate the full apple aromatic spectrum, or with a single ice cube; pairs beautifully with charcoal-grilled meats, bossam, and sashimi where the spirit's clean fruit-acid backbone refreshes.
CleanSmooth
grilled meat (galbi)bossam
47% ABV500ml
Korean Soju
Chusa 40
추사40
Chusa40 is a 40% ABV apple distillate from Chungcheongnam-do that earned the 2019 Korea Traditional Liquor Awards Grand Prize in the distilled spirits category — a distinction that reflects its refined execution. The spirit distills the region's apples into a crisp, focused expression where fruit clarity replaces the sweetness one might expect. The nose is immediate and clean: fresh apple skin, a faint blossom note, and the subtle warmth of well-integrated alcohol. There is no cloying fruit candy quality — the distillation has stripped the sugar and preserved the essence. On the palate, the body is medium with a dry, precise texture. The apple character reads as tart and mineral rather than sweet, closer to biting into a firm green apple than eating apple jam. A brief toasted grain note from the production process adds a whisper of complexity in the mid-palate. The finish is moderately long with a dry, clean close and lingering apple skin brightness. The brewery's 2014 Find-a-Brewery designation adds craft credibility. At 500ml, serve neat at room temperature to appreciate the distillation clarity, alongside raw fish where the apple acidity mirrors citrus, or with galbi where the dry profile cleanses rich flavors.
CleanSmooth
raw fish (hoe)grilled meat (galbi)
★Awards
40% ABV500ml
Korean Cheongju
Sannaeul Omija Wine
산내울 오미자주
Sannaeul Omijaju is a 16% ABV cheongju from Chungcheongnam-do that places omija (schisandra berry) at the center of its flavor identity, supported by sugar, neutral spirit, purified water, and fructose. Omija's defining characteristic is its simultaneous expression of five distinct flavors — sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and pungent — a property recognized in Korean traditional medicine and documented in classical herbal texts. In this cheongju, the omija's five-flavor complexity interacts with the residual sweetness from the added sugars, creating a profile that shifts on the palate from initial bright tartness through a brief salty-bitter phase to a sweet, warming finish. Selected as a 2014 Visiting Brewery, the producer demonstrates the Chungcheongnam-do region's engagement with traditional botanical ingredients in refined, clear-filtered expressions rather than the more rustic makgeolli or takju formats.
CleanSmooth
Korean full course (hanjeongsik)grilled fish
16% ABV750ml
Korean Soju
Chusa Baek 25
추사백25
Chusa Baek 25 is a 25% ABV apple-based soju from Chungcheongnam-do, produced by Yesan Apple Wine Brewery. The spirit is distilled from Korean-grown apples, and the ingredient list — apple distillate and purified water — is admirably simple. Rather than candy-like apple sweetness, the nose carries a subtle orchard fragrance: fresh, green, and slightly floral. At 350ml, the bottle is compact and priced for exploration. The finish is transparent and smooth, with just enough fruit presence to remind you of the base ingredient without overpowering savory food pairings. It occupies an appealing niche between fruit brandy and light soju.
CleanSmooth
grilled meat (galbi)bossam
25% ABV350ml
Korean Cheongju
Chusabaek40 Apple Jeungryusik Soju
추사백40 사과 증류식 소주
Chusabaek40 Apple Distilled Soju is a 40% ABV spirit from Chungcheongnam-do, produced by Yesan Apple Wine. Built on apples rather than grain, the distillation captures apple nuance as a lifted aroma rather than overt sweetness, keeping the palate focused and dry. The 500ml bottle is designed for slow sipping, where its depth and warming finish reveal themselves gradually. Yesan county is historically associated with apple cultivation, and this spirit channels that terroir into a concentrated, precise expression.
CleanSmooth
Korean full course (hanjeongsik)grilled fish
40% ABV500ml
Korean Traditional Drink
Apple Blanc
애플블랑
Apple Blanc is a 12% ABV apple wine from Chungcheongnam-do, produced by Yesan Apple Wine using 86% Yesan-grown apples. Yesan, in Chungnam province, is one of Korea's premier apple-growing regions, and this high fruit ratio means the orchard character dominates from first pour — fresh-cut apple aroma, ripe sweetness, and crisp acidity that mirrors the fruit itself. Minimal additions (sugar, yeast, citric acid, sulfites, and sorbate) keep the focus on the apple. At 750ml and 12%, it serves comfortably as a table wine for both Korean and Western dining. The "Blanc" designation suggests a clear, uncolored wine style rather than a rosé or red expression.
SmoothBalanced
Korean side dishes (banchan)grilled meat
12% ABV750ml
