Korean Makgeolli

Fresh Cheongju Makgeolli

생 청주 막걸리

ABV 6%

Volume 750ml

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Taste and aroma

Bready · Polished

Pair with

Korean pancakes (jeon) · fried chicken · kimchi

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Description

Joeunsul Sejong Brewery in Chungcheongbuk-do makes this makgeolli with a mix of rice, wheat flour, guk starter, cultured starter (jojejongguk), yeast, and corn syrup. The name 'Fresh Cheongju' is a nod to the Cheongju city identity rather than the clear rice wine style (cheongju), though the cleaner-than-average character does somewhat live up to the wordplay. At 6% ABV, it is squarely in everyday drinking territory. The aroma opens with soft rice and a wheaty breadiness that the wheat flour contributes. The first sip is smooth and pleasantly sweet, with the corn syrup providing a rounder sweetness profile than sugar would. Midpalate, a subtle yeastiness adds dimension, and the finish is neater than most rustic farmhouse makgeolli - there is less trailing sediment flavor and more of a polished, quick conclusion. Compared to nuruk-heavy traditional styles, this is more approachable and less funky, suited to drinkers who want the makgeolli texture without intense fermentation character. It transitions well from jeon at dinner to a late-night snack of spicy rice cakes (tteokbokki), and it also pairs with everyday banchan like seasoned bean sprouts, japchae, and stir-fried anchovy.