Yeoncheon Job's Tears Dongdongju
연천 율무 동동주
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Taste and aroma
Nutty · Toasty
Pair with
Korean pancakes (jeon) · fried chicken · kimchi
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Yeoncheon Brewing takes locally grown yulmu (Job's tears) from the fertile plains near the DMZ border area and layers it into a rice fermentation driven by traditional nuruk and yeast. At 14% ABV, this is far removed from casual session makgeolli - the alcohol provides a warm, persistent backbone that carries the grain flavors longer across the palate. The yulmu addition is what sets it apart: it contributes a toasted, almost barley-tea nuttiness alongside a subtle savory edge that you would not find in a pure rice brew. Pour it and the aroma opens with cooked grain and a whisper of sourdough from the nuruk. The first sip is surprisingly plush given the strength, with a rounded mouthfeel that belies its punch. Midpalate, the yulmu nuttiness emerges clearly, and the finish carries mild bitterness alongside lingering warmth. Compared to standard 6% makgeolli, this drinks closer to a rustic farmhouse ale in weight and intention. Serve it lightly chilled - around 8-10°C - alongside haemul pajeon, where the seafood oil needs a drink with enough structure to stand up to it, or with smoky dwaeji galbi straight off the grill.
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Ingredients
Rice, Nuruk, Yeast, 연천 율무, Purified Water