Huiyangsan Makgeolli 15do
희양산 막걸리 15도
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Taste and aroma
Caramelized grain · Banana bread
Pair with
Korean pancakes (jeon) · fried chicken · kimchi
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Huiyangsan Makgeolli 15do is the strongest expression from Dusul Doga in Gyeongsangbuk-do, pushing domestic rice and domestic nuruk to a full 15% ABV - territory where most makgeolli drinkers rarely venture. At this strength, the fermentation extracts maximum rice flavor, producing a dense, almost dessert-like body where sweetness and alcohol warmth are deeply intertwined. The aroma is intense: caramelized grain, a whiff of banana bread, and an almost sake-like riciness that fills the glass. On the palate, the first sip hits with a plush, viscous sweetness that rolls slowly across the tongue. The nuruk contributes an earthy, slightly funky undertone that prevents the sweetness from becoming one-dimensional. The finish is long and warming, with the alcohol building gradually in the chest. This is not a casual pouring makgeolli - it demands attention and sips well from a small cup rather than a bowl. Pair with bold, fatty dishes that can match its intensity: grilled galbi where the charred edges meet the caramel notes, or dwaeji-bulgogi with its sweet-spicy marinade. Also excellent alongside hard, aged Korean soy-fermented products like mejuttofu.
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- Dusul Doga
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- Gyeongsangbuk (경북)
Ingredients
Purified Water, Rice, Nuruk, Yeast