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Poet's Village

시인의마을

ABV 10%

Volume 700ml

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Taste and aroma

Dried wildflower whisper · Clean restrained grain · Malt-like soft warmth · Chalky mineral fade

Pair with

Korean pancakes (jeon) · fried chicken · kimchi

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Description

Iwon Brewery in Chungcheongbuk-do crafts this 10% makgeolli whose name - 'Poet's Village' - signals a more contemplative pour than its casual brethren. Korean rice, nuruk, and purified water form the entire bill, and the elevated ABV concentrates the grain character into something quieter and denser than typical session makgeolli. The aroma is understated: clean steamed rice with a whisper of dried wildflower and a distant nuruk earthiness. On the palate, the body sits between medium and full, creamy enough to coat the tongue but never sticky. Sweetness is gentle and measured - it arrives like morning sunlight rather than a spotlight - and the finish extends gracefully with a soft, malt-like warmth and the faintest chalky minerality. Compared to bolder 10%+ takju that lead with aggressive grain sweetness, this one prioritizes restraint and length over impact. The 2017 Chajaganeun Yangjojang heritage underpins the brewery's quiet confidence. Serve at 10-12°C to let the nuanced aromatics open without losing body. Pair with namul banchan - the sesame-dressed vegetables mirror the drink's understated earthiness - or with grilled samgyeopsal where the fat needs a creamy counterweight that does not shout over the pork.