Samiinju - Korean Makgeolli, Jeonnam, 8% ABV, 750ml. Honey, Beeswax, Toasted grain, Floral warmth
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Samiinju

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ABV 8%
Volume 750ml

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Taste and aroma

Honey · Beeswax · Toasted grain · Floral warmth

Pair with

bindaetteok (mung bean pancake) · jokbal (braised pig's feet) · gyeran-jjim (steamed egg)

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Description

Cheongsannoksu Brewery in Jeollanam-do ferments organic freshly harvested rice with real honey, building a makgeolli whose sweetness comes from the hive rather than added sugars. At 8% ABV the body carries more weight than typical session pours - the honey weaves a golden, floral warmth through the creamy rice base, while the organic grain contributes a nutty undertone that keeps it grounded. The finish lingers with beeswax and toasted grain rather than fading abruptly. This bottle earned a 2017 Chajaganeun Yangjojang (Visiting Brewery) selection, a mark of artisan-level care. Serve lightly chilled at 8-12°C with bindaetteok where the mung bean earthiness echoes the honey's warmth, or alongside jokbal where the fatty richness needs a sweet-bodied counterbalance.

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Region
Jeonnam (전남)

Ingredients

유기농 햅쌀, Honey

Food Pairings

bindaetteok (mung bean pancake)
jokbal (braised pig's feet)
gyeran-jjim (steamed egg)
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