Moeuldongju Yakju
모을동주 약주
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Taste and aroma
Steamed rice · Green apple · Polished grain · Quick finish
Pair with
dubu-jorim (braised tofu) · sigeumchi-namul (seasoned spinach) · kkongchi-jorim (braised saury)
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Description
Daejak Brewery in Gangwon-do takes a modern approach with Moeuldongju Yakju, fermenting domestic rice with cultured starter, yeast, and refined enzymes rather than traditional nuruk alone. This gives the 13% ABV yakju a remarkably clean fermentation profile - no wild yeast funk, no earthy nuruk depth, just polished grain clarity. The nose is subtle: steamed rice with a whisper of green apple from the enzyme-assisted fermentation. On the palate, the body is light-medium and glides smoothly, with a gentle sweetness that stays in the background and a clean, quick finish. The 375ml bottle is practically portioned for a single pairing: try it alongside jorim (simmered) dishes where its neutral clarity lets soy-based sauces shine, or with namul where the drink's lean body doesn't overwhelm the vegetables' gentle seasoning.
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- Gangwon (강원)
Ingredients
Rice, 조제종국 효모, Enzyme, Purified Water