Ipjang Takju
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Taste and aroma
Warm mid-palate · Extended grain echo · Smooth creamy texture · Gentle yeast warmth
Pair with
jeyuk-bokkeum (spicy stir-fried pork) · kkongchi-jorim (braised saury) · gamja-jorim (soy-braised potatoes)
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Nong Ipjang Brewery in Chungcheongnam-do ferments domestic rice to 7% ABV, landing this takju in a sweet spot between session-weight and contemplation-weight. The extra percentage point above standard 6% makgeolli translates to a noticeably warmer mid-palate and a longer grain echo in the finish, while the creamy texture stays smooth rather than hot. Back-to-back Excellence Awards at the 2010 and 2012 Korea Woorisool evaluations speak to batch-to-batch consistency over years. Serve at 6-8°C with jeyuk-bokkeum (spicy stir-fried pork) where the warm body matches the gochujang heat, or with kkongchi-jorim (braised saury) whose soy-sweet sauce plays off the extended grain sweetness.
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- Ipjang Brewery
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- Chungcheongnam (충남)
Ingredients
Korean Rice
Awards
- ★ 2010 대한민국우리술품평회 우수상 (생막걸리 부문)
- ★ 2012 대한민국 우리술품평회 우수상 (생막걸리 부문)