Korean Makgeolli

Ulgeum Fresh Makgeolli Jeong

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ABV 6%

Volume 750ml

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Taste and aroma

Turmeric warmth · Golden milk · Earthy finish · Plush grain

Pair with

dakdoritang (braised spicy chicken) · hobak-juk (pumpkin porridge) · gamja-tang (pork bone soup)

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Description

Yeongdeok Brewery in Gyeongsangbuk-do introduces domestic turmeric (ulgeum) into this 6% fresh makgeolli, creating an unexpected warm-spice character beneath the standard creamy sweetness. The turmeric does not dominate - it arrives as a gentle earthy heat in the finish, like golden milk without the dairy heaviness. The grain body stays plush and approachable, so the spice reads as an accent rather than a takeover. A 2013 Korea Traditional Liquor Awards Excellence prize in the fresh makgeolli category confirms the balance is intentional. Serve at 6-8°C with dakdoritang (braised spicy chicken) where turmeric's warmth echoes the chili heat, or with hobak-juk (pumpkin porridge) for a cozy, root-vegetable harmony.