Yedameun Hansan Sogokju - Korean Traditional Drink, Chungcheongnam, 16% ABV, 750ml. Wild chrysanthemum, Viscous body, Dried wildflower aroma, Fermented soybean depth
Korean Traditional Drink

Yedameun Hansan Sogokju

예담은 한산소곡주

ABV 16%
Volume 750ml

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Taste and aroma

Wild chrysanthemum · Viscous body · Dried wildflower aroma · Fermented soybean depth

Pair with

kkotge-tang (blue crab stew) · pyeonyuk (pressed meat slices) · nokdu-bindaetteok (mung bean pancake)

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Description

Hansan Yedameun Sogokju Brewery in Chungcheongnam-do upholds the centuries-old Hansansogokju tradition with this 16% ABV expression. The grain bill pairs glutinous rice with regular rice, while nuruk, soybeans, and gujeolcho (wild chrysanthemum) add fermentation depth and a distinctive herbal finish. At this strength the body carries real weight - expect a viscous, almost oil-like texture - yet the wild chrysanthemum introduces an unexpected lightness in the aroma, like dried wildflowers pressed in a book. The 2018 Korea Woorisool Top Prize in Yakcheongju is the highest modern validation of this heritage style. Serve at 12-16°C with kkotge-tang (blue crab stew) where the herbal complexity matches the briny sweetness, or with pyeonyuk (pressed meat slices) for a refined banchan pairing.

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Region
Chungcheongnam (충남)

Ingredients

Glutinous Rice, Non-glutinous Rice, Nuruk, 대두, 구절초

Awards

  • 2018 대한민국 우리술품평회 약청주 최우수상

Food Pairings

kkotge-tang (blue crab stew)
pyeonyuk (pressed meat slices)
nokdu-bindaetteok (mung bean pancake)

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