Korean Makgeolli

1000eok Yusangyun Makgeolli

1000억 유산균 막걸리

ABV 5%

Volume 750ml

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Taste and aroma

Clean yogurt aroma · Yakult-like lactic tang · Silky light body · Crisp palate-cleansing finish

Pair with

Korean pancakes (jeon) · fried chicken · kimchi

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Description

Kooksoondang's lactic-culture flagship from Gangwon-do uses domestic rice and nuruk to produce this 5% makgeolli that has won three consecutive Grand Prizes in the Korea Liquor Awards' raw makgeolli category (2021 onward). The '1000 billion lactic bacteria' branding reflects a deliberate focus on probiotic culture density, and the flavor profile follows suit - this is a makgeolli where lactic acidity and milky smoothness take center stage. The aroma is clean yogurt and steamed rice with minimal funkiness. On the palate, the body is light-to-medium and silky, with a gentle sweetness that is immediately tempered by a bright, refreshing lactic tang reminiscent of drinking yogurt (yakult). The finish is short, crisp, and palate-cleansing. At 5% ABV it drinks like a session refresher. Compared to the more rustic Yesnal Go from the same brewery, this is the modern, accessible face of Kooksoondang - smooth where the other is textured, clean where the other is funky. Serve at 4-6°C with spicy jjamppong (seafood noodle soup) where the lactic freshness resets between spoonfuls of chili broth, or as a standalone afternoon drink with light fruit and cheese.