Moeuldongju Yakju

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.

Ingredients

Rice, 조제종국 효모, Enzyme, Purified Water

Tasting Notes

Food Pairings