Korean Cheongju

Rice Pongdang

라이스퐁당

ABV 13%

Volume 500ml

Start here

Open brewery shop But-Dream Brewery But-Dream Brewery See the brewery Busan Browse same-region drinks Gidarim Clear Wine Compare a similar drink · Korean Cheongju · Busan · 15% Bolppalgan Makgeolli 7 Try another from this brewery · Korean Makgeolli · Busan · 7%

Description

Brewed in Busan with glutinous rice, nuruk, epimedium (samjiguyeopcho), and licorice root, Raiseupongdang at 13% ABV is a botanical yakju that refuses to taste medicinal. The epimedium contributes a warm, faintly peppery spice that sits behind the grain sweetness rather than in front of it, while licorice smooths the finish into something almost velvety. The nose carries dried chrysanthemum and toasted sesame - unexpected but convincing. At mid-palate, the glutinous rice gives it a lightly viscous, almost chewy texture that clings gently before the herbs usher in a long, warm exit. Serve at 12-14°C alongside haemul-tang (spicy seafood stew), where the broth's intensity meets the drink's herbal warmth head-on, or with jokbal (braised pig's feet), where the collagen richness needs the peppery spice to cut through.