Jajaheonju Cheongju

Description

Jajaheonju is a 13% ABV cheongju (clear rice wine) from Daejeon, brewed by Seoki Wonjujo Brewery using domestic non-glutinous rice and an extract of seok-i mushroom (Umbilicaria esculenta), a lichen foraged from rocky mountain surfaces in Korea. The seok-i lends a subtle earthy minerality that sits quietly beneath the polished rice base, distinguishing this cheongju from purely grain-driven styles. Nuruk and yeast manage the fermentation, producing a texture that is smooth and refined with no rough edges. The finish is clean and measured, drying just enough to reset the palate between bites. At 500ml and moderate strength, it is sized and paced for a full Korean table — grilled fish, steamed egg dishes, and multi-course hanjeongsik meals where the drink should complement rather than compete.

Ingredients

Purified Water, Non-glutinous Rice, 석이버섯약재추출물(국내산), Nuruk, Yeast

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