Korean Cheongju

Malgeunnaeil Upo

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ABV 12%

Volume 325ml

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Taste and aroma

Caramelized onion · Silky corn starch · Umami undercurrent · Mineral whisper

Pair with

eomuk-tang (fish cake soup) · cheonggukjang (fermented soybean stew) · mandu (dumplings)

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Description

Upouiachim Brewery in Gyeongsangnam-do introduces an unexpected duo - onion and corn starch - alongside domestic rice, yeast, and nuruk in this 12% cheongju. The onion doesn't read as savory on the nose; instead, it manifests as a subtle caramelized sweetness, almost like slow-roasted allium folded into grain warmth. Corn starch smooths the texture to a near-silky consistency. On the palate, the body is light and flowing, with a gentle umami undercurrent that distinguishes it from purely grain-driven cheongju. The finish is clean and quick, with a mineral whisper. The compact 325ml bottle makes it a focused pairing choice: try it with eomuk-tang (fish cake soup) where the broth's dashi-like depth echoes the drink's hidden umami, or alongside cheonggukjang whose pungent fermented soybean intensity needs a gentle, clean foil.