Ogok Jinsangju
오곡 진상주
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Taste and aroma
Toasty · Multi-grain
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Korean side dishes (banchan) · grilled meat
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Daegang Brewery in Chungcheongbuk-do ferments five different grains - rice, wheat, barley, corn, and millet - to produce Ogok Jinsangju, a traditional brew whose name translates roughly to 'Five-Grain Tribute Wine.' Each grain contributes a distinct layer: rice provides the creamy base, wheat adds a bready softness, barley introduces a toasted dryness, corn lends subtle sweetness, and millet brings a slightly earthy, grassy note. At 7% ABV, it is approachable yet more complex than single-grain alternatives. The aroma recalls roasted grain tea (misutgaru) with a savory, almost brothy undertone. The first sip is smooth and medium-bodied, then transitions from gentle sweetness through toasted notes into a dry, lightly savory finish that encourages the next sip. Compared to rice-only makgeolli, this feels broader and more textured on the palate, with a longer, more interesting finish. It is a natural companion for banchan-heavy tables - the grain spectrum picks up flavors from seasoned vegetables, fermented sides, and grilled proteins without clashing. Try it with samgyeopsal or galbi, where the charred meat fat finds a complementary partner in the toasted barley and millet notes.
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- Daegang Brewery
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- Chungcheongbuk (충북)
Ingredients
Rice, Wheat, Barley, Corn, 조 등