With Clouds as Friends

Description

Gureumeul Beossama — literally 'With Clouds as Friends' — is a 12% makgeolli from Gyeongsangbuk-do that uses 100% locally harvested new-crop rice and traditional Korean wheat nuruk. The wheat nuruk gives the fermentation a wilder, more complex flavor profile compared to commercially prepared koji: expect a slightly funky, yeast-bread aroma alongside the expected grain sweetness. Because only local new-harvest rice is used, there is a fresh, green-rice quality in the early palate that transitions into dense, almost mochi-like sweetness in the mid-section. The body is thick and coats the glass, closer to a nigori sake in texture than to a standard session makgeolli. The brewery earned the 2015 'Visiting Brewery' designation, recognizing its commitment to regional ingredients and hands-on craft. At this ABV, the warmth builds gradually through each sip and pairs well with hearty dishes — think samgyeopsal where the pork fat needs a drink with backbone, or doenjang jjigae whose earthy depth mirrors the nuruk funk. Avoid over-chilling; 10-12°C lets the wheat-nuruk character express itself fully.

Ingredients

White Rice, 우리밀 전통누룩

Tasting Notes

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