Ssi(C) Geurin Makgeolli

Description

C Makgeolli in Seoul's Gangnam pushes the boundary of what makgeolli can be, blending domestic rice and nuruk with kale and Korean mugwort (gaettongssuk) for this vivid green 12% expression. The aroma is immediately herbaceous: fresh kale leaf, dried mugwort, and dewy grassland layered over a warm rice porridge base. On the palate, the body is medium-full and creamy, yet the green-vegetable bitterness creates an unexpected complexity — sweet rice cream segues into a chlorophyll-tinged mid-palate and a dry, herbal finish. Serve at 10-12°C to let the botanical aromatics bloom. Pairs with grilled lamb chops where the herbaceous profile mirrors rosemary-mint seasoning, or a Korean ssam wrap platter with perilla leaves for a layered green-on-green experience.

Ingredients

Rice, Water, Nuruk, 케일, 개똥쑥

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