Simsul Alssu

Description

Simsul Alssu is a 3.8% ABV cheongju from Pearsangmyeon Brewing in Gyeonggi-do, infused with bokbunja (Korean black raspberry) to add a subtle berry accent over a clean rice base. At just 3.8%, this is one of the lowest-alcohol traditional Korean rice wines available, designed for effortless, all-day drinkability. The nose is gentle and inviting, with polished rice and a faint berry sweetness from the bokbunja, barely there but enough to distinguish it from plain cheongju. On the palate, the body is ultra-light with a smooth, water-like flow that makes it dangerously easy to pour glass after glass. The rice backbone is clean and neutral, and the bokbunja adds a whisper of berry warmth to the midpalate — never dominant, just a soft color in the background. The finish is short, clean, and refreshing. The 180ml single-serving format is ideal for a quick accompaniment to a meal. Serve chilled at 5-8°C with grilled fish where the light body complements without competing, alongside steamed dishes where the gentle flavors create harmony, or within a full hanjeongsik spread where its quiet presence ties delicate courses together.

Ingredients

Black Raspberry

Tasting Notes

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