Korean Cheongju

Samyangchun Cheongju

삼양춘 청주

ABV 15%

Volume 500ml

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Taste and aroma

Steamed rice · Yeast-bread delicacy · Granitic mineral midpalate · Astringent grip finish

Pair with

japchae (stir-fried glass noodles) · galbijjim (braised short ribs) · jeon-platter (assorted Korean pancakes)

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Description

Samyangchun Cheongju from Incheon takes the foundational cheongju template - purified water, glutinous rice, regular rice, nuruk - and executes it with textbook discipline. The dual-rice blend creates a layered mouthfeel: the glutinous rice contributes roundness while the regular rice adds a dry, structured spine. The nose is restrained, offering steamed rice with a delicate yeast-bread tone that fades quickly. On the palate at 15% ABV, there is a brief cereal sweetness that transitions into a mineral midpalate, almost granitic, before the finish resolves with a clean, slightly astringent grip. This is not a showy bottle - it is a reliable workhorse cheongju for formal settings. Serve at 12-14°C with japchae, where the sesame oil and soy reduction need a neutral partner, or with galbijjim (braised short ribs), where the rich braising liquid and bone marrow find a dry counterbalance.