Yeoncheon Yeonju
연천 연주
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Taste and aroma
Polished rice · Pear blossom · Mineral finish · Fine-grained texture
Pair with
gwamegi (semi-dried Pacific saury) · gyeran-jjim (steamed egg custard) · hanjeongsik (Korean full course)
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Yeoncheon Brewing in Gyeonggi-do strips this 12% cheongju to its core - domestic rice, nuruk, and pure water - then lets patient fermentation do the shaping. The nose opens with polished white rice and a whisper of pear blossom, delicate enough that you might miss it if you rush past. On the palate, the body is medium-light and exceptionally clean, with a fine-grained texture that glides rather than coats. Midpalate, a gentle cereal sweetness appears, closer to the fragrance of freshly milled grain than to anything sugary, and the finish resolves into a dry, mineral-tinged exit that resets the palate with each sip. At 500ml and 12%, it is sized and strengthened for a focused pairing with grilled dorado or gwamegi, where the fish oils need a crisp, neutral partner. It also excels alongside steamed gyeran-jjim, where the egg custard's subtle richness meets the drink's lean clarity, and through a multi-course hanjeongsik where it stays out of the way of each dish's own flavors.
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- Brewery
- Yeoncheon Brewery Co.
- Region
- Gyeonggi (경기)
Ingredients
Rice, Nuruk, Purified Water