Nimome
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Taste and aroma
Smooth · Balanced
Pair with
raw fish (hoe) · Korean side dishes (banchan) · grilled meat
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Description
Nimome is an 11% ABV brew from Jejusaemju Brewery in Jeju, crafted with white rice, nuruk, Jeju tangerine peel (gamgul jinpi), and yeast. The tangerine peel is the signature element - it delivers a bright, zesty citrus fragrance that sits atop the mild rice-and-nuruk foundation without overwhelming it. The nose opens with fresh mandarin zest and a hint of chamomile from the nuruk, creating an unusually fresh impression for a traditional Korean alcohol. On the palate, the body is light-medium and approachable, with the citrus brightness threading through the midpalate while the rice base provides a soft, cushioning sweetness. The finish is clean and moderately short, with a citrus-peel dryness that refreshes. Winner of the 2017 Korea Traditional Liquor Awards Grand Excellence in the yakcheongju category. Serve at 8-10°C with hoe (raw fish) where the citrus lift complements the sesame oil and wasabi, or alongside light banchan where the drink's brightness adds a dimension.
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- Jeju Saemju Brewery
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- Jeju (제주)
Ingredients
White Rice, Nuruk, 감귤 진피, Yeast
Awards
- ★ 2017 대한민국 우리술품평회 약청주 최우수상