Pyeonbaeksup Sanso Makgeolli Sunsuryeong

Description

The 5.8% Sunsuryeong from Cheongsannoksu Brewery is the gentler counterpart to the 8% version, using the same glutinous-and-non-glutinous rice base with traditional nuruk but fermented to a lighter endpoint. The result is a makgeolli that balances grain depth with session-friendly drinkability. The aroma is clean steamed rice with a mild nuruk earthiness — less intense than the 8% but still noticeably more complex than ipguk-only styles. On the palate, the body is medium-light and creamy, with a soft sweetness that feels more like rice-water (ssal-tteumul) than candy. The finish is refreshing and tidy, with a gentle tangy edge from natural lactic fermentation. This is the Sunsuryeong line's everyday expression: approachable enough for casual weeknight meals, yet carrying enough nuruk character to satisfy traditional-makgeolli drinkers. The 2017 Chajaganeun Yangjojang designation reflects the brewery's roots in Jangseong's cypress-forest region. Serve at 5-7°C with simple dakgalbi (spicy chicken stir-fry) where the creamy lightness cools the gochujang, or with gyeran-jjim (steamed egg) where the gentle grain meets custard-soft egg.

Ingredients

Glutinous Rice, Non-glutinous Rice, Nuruk

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