Donghak 1957
동학 1957
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Taste and aroma
Lemon curd · Steamed rice · vibrant acidity · Dry aperitif finish
Pair with
modeum-hoe (assorted raw fish) · naengchae (cold vegetable salad) · saeu-twigim (fried shrimp)
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Description
Goheonjeong Brewery in Chungcheongbuk-do names this 13% cheongju with a vintage reference, and the drinking experience matches that classic aspiration. The recipe uses domestic rice with carefully managed acidity via citric acid, lactic acid, and refined enzymes, plus a small addition of soju spirit for structure. The nose is crisp and bright - lemon curd and steamed rice in a clean duet. On the palate, the body is light-medium with a polished texture, and the dual-acid treatment creates a bright, almost effervescent quality on the tongue without actual carbonation. Sweetness is restrained to a murmur, letting the acidity drive the finish toward a dry, appetite-whetting conclusion. This makes it a superior aperitif-style pour. Try it alongside modeum-hoe (assorted raw fish platter) where the crisp acidity cleanses between bites of rich sashimi, or with a course of naengchae (cold vegetable salad) where the bright drink mirrors the refreshing vegetables.
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- Chungcheongbuk (충북)
Ingredients
Korean Rice, Citric Acid, Yeast, Lactic Acid, Enzyme Preparation, Nuruk, Distilled Alcohol, Purified Water