Jijangsu Hobak Makgeolli

Description

Nakcheon Brewery in Gangwon-do brews this 6% makgeolli with jijangsu — a mineral-rich underground water filtered through yellow clay — which gives the mouthfeel a distinctly rounded, almost silky character before any grain flavor even registers. Rice, nuruk, and yeast build the familiar creamy core, while the 'hobak' (pumpkin) styling brings a mellow, gourd-like sweetness that is comforting rather than assertive. The 550ml format sits between single-serve and shared pouring. A 2014 Korea Woorisool Top Prize in pasteurized makgeolli confirms the technical precision. Serve at 6-8°C with hobak-jeon (pumpkin pancake) for thematic harmony, or with kimchi-jjigae where the silky body absorbs chili-sour heat.

Ingredients

Purified Water, Rice, Yeast, Nuruk, 과당 등

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Awards

• ★2014 대한민국우리술품평회 최우수상 (살균막걸리 부문)

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