Gimpoyeju Premium

Description

Gimpoyeju Premium is a 13% yakju from Gyeonggi-do crafted with domestic rice, koji, yeast, lactic acid, and purified water — a clean, controlled recipe. The 'premium' designation suggests a step above the brewery's standard line, and it delivers through a slightly richer body and more defined flavor arc. The nose opens with mochi (pounded rice cake) and a trace of vanilla custard. On the palate, the lactic acid contribution is well integrated, creating a gentle sourness that lifts the grain sweetness instead of fighting it. The midpalate has a soft, pillowy quality, and the finish tapers with a clean, mildly tannic edge — like the inside of a new wooden bowl. Serve at 8-11°C with jeyuk-bokkeum (spicy stir-fried pork), where the lactic lift handles the gochujang heat, or with japchae, where the noodle's sesame sweetness finds a soft counterpart in the vanilla custard note.

Ingredients

Korean Rice, Nuruk, Yeast, Lactic Acid, Purified Water

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