Seoju 16% - Korean Traditional Drink, Gangwon, 16% ABV, 400ml. Earthy potato, Grain warmth, Waxy texture, Starch dryness
Korean Traditional Drink

Seoju 16%

서주 16%

ABV 16%
Volume 400ml

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Taste and aroma

Earthy potato · Grain warmth · Waxy texture · Starch dryness

Pair with

dakgalbi (spicy stir-fried chicken) · gamja-tang (pork bone potato stew) · jangjorim (soy-braised beef)

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Description

Odaeseoju Brewing in Gangwon-do blends domestic white rice with domestic potato, creating a 16% brew with an identity distinctly tied to the province's highland agriculture. The potato doesn't announce itself loudly; instead, it weaves an earthy, starchy depth beneath the rice's cleaner top notes, like a root cellar scent folded into grain warmth. On the palate, the body is medium-full with a smooth, slightly waxy texture that carries both sweet and savory tones without letting either dominate. The finish is moderate in length, resolving with a gentle potato-starch dryness that's unusual and compelling. Serve at 12-14°C alongside dakgalbi, where the spicy-sweet chicken needs a drink with structure to stand its ground, or with gamja-tang (pork bone and potato stew) for an echo of potato-meets-grain harmony.

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Region
Gangwon (강원)

Ingredients

White Rice, Potato, Nuruk, Yeast, Purified Water

Food Pairings

dakgalbi (spicy stir-fried chicken)
gamja-tang (pork bone potato stew)
jangjorim (soy-braised beef)

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