Ilyeop Pyeonju - Korean Makgeolli, Gyeongsangbuk, 12% ABV, 750ml. Smooth, Balanced
Korean Makgeolli

Ilyeop Pyeonju

일엽편주

ABV 12%
Volume 750ml

Product passport

Taste and aroma

Smooth · Balanced

Pair with

Korean side dishes (banchan) · grilled meat

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Description

Ilyeop Pyeonju is a 12% ABV traditional Korean alcohol from Nongamjongtaek Brewery in Gyeongsangbuk-do, crafted from a mix of glutinous and non-glutinous domestic rice with wheat-containing nuruk. Classified outside the standard makgeolli/cheongju categories, it occupies a distinctive middle ground with a smooth, centered palate where neither sweetness nor acidity dominates. The wheat nuruk fermentation adds a subtle, layered depth beneath the clean grain surface, and the 750ml format encourages pairing across a full Korean meal. The finish stays composed and even, making it a reliable companion for everything from grilled meats to intricate banchan spreads.

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Region
Gyeongsangbuk (경북)

Ingredients

Glutinous Rice, Non-glutinous Rice, Nuruk, Purified Water

Tasting Notes

Read our guide - Korean Makgeolli

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