Korean Makgeolli

Byeolsan Makgeolli

별산막걸리

ABV 6.5%

Volume 800ml

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Taste and aroma

Polished rice · Vanilla hint

Pair with

Korean pancakes (jeon) · fried chicken · kimchi

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Description

Byeolsan Makgeolli earned its reputation before most drinkers even tried it: Grand Prize in the traditional raw makgeolli category at the 2020 Korea Liquor Awards, Best of 2020 distinction, and a 2021 Woorisool Quality Award. The recipe uses domestic rice with ipguk starter, yeast, and sugar-based sweetener, fermented in Gyeonggi-do at a moderate 6.5% ABV and bottled in an 800ml format that sits between the standard 750ml and 1L sizes. On the nose, the aroma is polished rice with a hint of vanilla and a clean lactic note. The palate is textbook-balanced: the sweetness arrives rounded rather than sharp, the body has enough creaminess to coat the tongue without becoming pasty, and the finish cleans up with a gentle acidity. What separates it from generic makgeolli is consistency - each pour delivers the same smooth, refined impression, which is why judges keep awarding it. Pair with pajeon where the oil and scallion flavors meet the drink's soft sweetness, or alongside braised dakdoritang whose spicy-sweet sauce echoes the makgeolli's sugar profile. The 800ml bottle is ideal for two people sharing over an extended meal.