Korean Makgeolli

Saesongi Rice Makgeolli Jeong

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ABV 6%

Volume 750ml

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Taste and aroma

King oyster mushroom umami · Quiet brothy depth · Roasted mushroom finish · Creamy grain

Pair with

beoseot-jeon (mushroom pancake) · doenjang-guk (soybean paste soup) · japchae (glass noodles with vegetables)

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Description

Yeongdeok Brewery in Gyeongsangbuk-do takes the unusual step of adding king oyster mushroom (saesongi) to a domestic rice makgeolli, introducing a savory umami thread that runs beneath the expected creamy sweetness. The mushroom does not announce itself on the nose - instead, it emerges on the palate as a quiet, almost brothy depth that makes each sip feel more substantial than a typical 6% pour. The finish carries a faint roasted quality, like mushrooms seared in a dry pan. A 2012 Korea Traditional Liquor Awards commendation in pasteurized makgeolli recognizes the inventive pairing. Serve at 6-8°C with beoseot-jeon (mushroom pancake) for a double-down on umami, or with doenjang-guk (soybean paste soup) where the fermented depth meets the mushroom undertone.