Kooksoondang Makgeolli 750ml

Kooksoondang is a South Korean brewery that also makes Baekseju, and it introduced canned makgeolli to Korea in 1993. It exports to more than 50 countries, and the US is its main export market.

Makgeolli is a cloudy, lightly sparkling Korean rice wine. Ingredients vary by market: one European label lists water, rice, yeast, fructose, carbon dioxide, acidulants and koji, while a UK listing names rice, wheat flour and water, with a wheat allergen warning. It is 6% alcohol.

German retailer Nikan Kitchen describes it as milky and cloudy, sweet-tangy, creamy and smooth, with a light fizz, subtle rice notes and mild acidity.

Against Kooksoondang Peach Makgeolli, the original is twice as strong and unflavored; for a classic makgeolli to drink with food, choose the original.

Nikan Kitchen advises chilling it well, shaking gently to mix in the sediment and pouring into a bowl or glass; keep it refrigerated and drink it soon. Pair it with pajeon, kimchi, Korean barbecue or spicy stews.

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