#CMakgeolli

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It’s pretty common in this day and age for people to judge which restaurants truly know their food and which don’t from the side dishes they serve up. But during the Joseon Dynasty, that metric was actually the taste and flavor of home-distilled alcohol. It shows just how universal the distillation culture in Korea was at that time. Despite that culture having almost entirely disappeared, Gangnam’s C Makgeolli is bringing it back! It’s part of the ongoing trend to unify tradition with contemporary palettes. The special ingredients that make their way into C Makgeolli are just as unique in variety as they once were in each household . They offer their own recipe that you can’t find anywhere else with a wide array of ingredients and flavors that depart from the usual chestnut and honey varieties to offer drinks derived from mugwort, lemongrass , and more! C Makgeolli is most definitely the place for you makgeolli fanatics out there!

#MakgeolliTasting #DistilleryOpenHouse #Gayangju #GangnamDistillery

#NeurinMaeulMakgeolli #Bae&BrewingCo

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The past year was all about home quarantine due to the pandemic. As a result, people started to enjoy drinking at home more and more, leading to makgeolli’s popularity shooting through the roof! Since traditional alcohol and liquor are permitted to be sold online, as opposed to soju and beer, it can be readily purchased without going out to the store. Simply order online one day, and receive it fresh to your door the next! One of the more popular brands in particular is Bae & Brewing Co.’s Neurin Maeul Makgeolli, meaning “slow village” makgeolli. After earning first place in a traditional alcohol blind taste test, it continues to reach even greater heights in popularity! As a by-product of their alcohol being exclusively purchased for delivery, Bae & Brewing Co. operates various shops to make products that are much more accessible even in Seoul! Why not sit back and kick your feet up with a nice cup of Neurin Maeul Makgeolli in the comfort of your own home?

Neurin Maeul Makgeolli can be enjoyed all over the city!

1. Gangnam Branch: 7, Seocho-daero 73-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul (B1, Woosong Building)

2. Hongdae Branch: 14, Hongik-ro 5an-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul (2F)

3. Konkuk University Branch: 235, Achasan-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul (2F)

4. Jamsilsaenae Branch: 13-1, Olympic-ro 10-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul (2F)

5. Seoul National University of Education Branch: 56-3, Banpo-daero 28-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul (2F)

6. Yeonnam Branch: 242-5, Donggyo-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul (1F)

7. Yangjae Branch: 7-9, Gangnam-daero 27-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul (B1)

#SaengMakgeolli #DowntownMakgeolliDistillery #GangnamPopularRestaurant

#Samhaejoo #SeoulTraditionalAlcohol #SeoulTraditionalLiquor

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Known as the folk liquor of Korea’s local communities, Samhaejoo earns its name from being distilled as many as three times during production, hence the “sam”, meaning three, in its name. With the arrival of winter and the distillation season , quite a lot of time goes into the fermentation process and results in two kinds of alcohol being produced: cheongju (a kind of refined, clear rice wine) and soju. Samhaejoo is popular in local regions throughout the country besides just Seoul, but there’s a reason why it has become the staple traditional liquor of the city. Originally, Samhaejoo’s reputation was that it demanded significant time and work to make due its use of premium white flour, so the yangban (noble class) of days passed were typically the only ones that could afford it thanks to their comfortable economic status. It may not be as known as it once was, but considering all the applause it had received for its aroma and flavor back in the day, Samhaejoo is sure to expand it’s reach and become a signature traditional liquor brand of not only Seoul, but all of Korea !

#SeoulFolkLiquor #FermentedLiquor

#HangangBrewery

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A true native to Seoul, the trustworthy brand Hangang Brewery's makgeolli is actually made with Gyeongbokgung Rice, which even has rice paddies located in the city. Gyeongbokgung Rice serves as the base of Hangang Brewery makgeolli and is grown using water from Hangang River without the use of any pesticides . Traditional alcohol and liquor are especially more popular than ever thanks to the recent retro-revival trend. Created from a shared passion, Hangang Brewery's authenticity sets itself apart from other brands through a careful selection of ingredients and it's method of production. Its leading makgeolli, Naroo Makgeolli, is especially well-known for its smooth and satisfying taste. This winter, the popular Hangang Brewery distillery will be busier than ever with the steaming and churning of rice to transform it into some tasty makgeolli!

#Retro #NarooMakgeolli #ProductofSeoul #SeoulSpecialtyProduct #GyeongbokgungRice