Goesan Sejong Chal Corn Traditionalju

Description

Goesan Sejong Chal Corn Traditionalju is a 6% ABV grain-based brew from Chungcheongbuk-do built around glutinous corn (chal oksusu) and white rice, yielding a savory, toasted grain profile that sets it apart from fruit-forward or purely rice-based traditional drinks. The ingredient list reveals an unusually layered formulation — nuruk, yeast, enzyme preparations, gardenia colorant, herb flavoring, and nurungji aroma compound all contribute to a complexity that belies the modest alcohol level. Citric acid and lactic acid add subtle tartness that prevents the sweetness from dominating, while the nurungji-like roasted finish lends a comforting, almost nostalgic depth. Selected as a 2015 Visiting Brewery, the producer in Goesan County represents the region's commitment to craft-scale grain fermentation using local corn varieties.

Ingredients

Purified Water, White Rice, Nuruk, 옥수수분, Starch Sugar, Starter Culture, Yeast, Enzyme Preparation, 치자색소, Lactic Acid, Aspartame, Acesulfame Potassium, 허브후레바E, 누룽지향, Citric Acid

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