Hwacheon Yonghwasan - Korean Traditional Drink, Gangwon, 10% ABV, 750ml. Smooth, Balanced
Korean Traditional Drink

Hwacheon Yonghwasan

화천용화산

ABV 10%
Volume 750ml

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Taste and aroma

Smooth · Balanced

Pair with

Korean side dishes (banchan) · grilled meat

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Description

Hwacheonyonghwasan is a 10% ABV traditional brew from Hwacheon county in Gangwon-do, named after the Yonghwa mountain that defines the local landscape. The recipe centers on locally grown Hwacheon rice fermented with a wheat-based starter culture (gokja), supplemented by isomaltooligosaccharide for controlled sweetness and refined enzymes for a cleaner fermentation profile. The result is a calm, rounded brew with a smooth texture and balanced grain character that avoids the lactic tang common in some makgeolli styles. At 750ml, it is sized for a full dinner pairing, performing reliably alongside both elaborate Korean table settings and simpler grilled fare.

Region
Gangwon (강원)

Ingredients

Purified Water, Rice, Grain Starter, 이소말토올리고당, Yeast, 정제효소제 밀함유

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