Moeuldongju Yakju - Korean Cheongju, Gangwon, 13% ABV, 375ml. Steamed rice, Green apple, Polished grain, Quick finish
Korean Cheongju

Moeuldongju Yakju

모을동주 약주

ABV 13%
Volume 375ml

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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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Region
Gangwon (강원)

Ingredients

Rice, 조제종국 효모, Enzyme, Purified Water

Food Pairings

dubu-jorim (braised tofu)
sigeumchi-namul (seasoned spinach)
kkongchi-jorim (braised saury)
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