Maju Sogokju - Korean Traditional Drink, Chungcheongnam, 16% ABV, 500ml. Mosit leaf herbaceous, Biscuity wheat nuruk, Rounded chewy texture, Green dryness
Korean Traditional Drink

Maju Sogokju

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ABV 16%
Volume 500ml

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Taste and aroma

Mosit leaf herbaceous · Biscuity wheat nuruk · Rounded chewy texture · Green dryness

Pair with

kongnamul-gukbap (soybean sprout rice soup) · bulgogi (marinated grilled beef) · songpyeon (rice cakes)

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Description

Oksunga Sogokju Maju Brewery in Chungcheongnam-do distinguishes this 16% sogokju by weaving mosit leaf (ramie) through a base of domestic glutinous rice, white rice, and Korean wheat nuruk. The mosit leaf doesn't dominate; it contributes a gentle herbaceous note - think mugwort's quieter cousin - that threads through the grain sweetness without overwhelming it. The dual-rice build gives the body a rounded, slightly chewy texture, while the wheat nuruk adds a biscuity warmth. The finish is moderately long, resolving with a clean, green-tinged dryness from the mosit. Serve at 12-14°C alongside kongnamul-gukbap (soybean sprout rice soup) where the drink's herbaceous lift brightens the mild broth, or with bulgogi where the caramelized soy-garlic marinade meets the biscuity grain warmth.

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Region
Chungcheongnam (충남)

Ingredients

Korean Glutinous Rice, Korean White Rice, 모싯잎, 우리밀 누룩, Purified Water, Yeast

Food Pairings

kongnamul-gukbap (soybean sprout rice soup)
bulgogi (marinated grilled beef)
songpyeon (rice cakes)

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