What are the best makgeolli brews? We curated a list of the top makgeolli brands. The list only includes “draft” makgeolli, i.e. fresh makgeolli that was not pasteurized yet.
Neurin Maeul Makgeolli “Slow village” – 느린마을 막걸리
Brewery: Baesangmyeon (배상면주가)
- The taste changes throughout its shelf-life through 4 “seasons”: “Spring” fresh and light carbonated, “Summer” fresh and moderate carbonated, “Autumn” slightly bitter and strong carbonation, “Winter” for good and mature drinkers.
- No artificial additives
- Non-pasteurized
Website: https://www.slowbrewpub.com/
Boksoondoga Makgeolli – 복순도가 손막걸리
Brewery: Boksoondoga (복순도가)
- Extremely bubbly
- Not pasteurized
- The “champagne” of makgeolli
Website: https://www.boksoon.com/
Haechang Makgeolli – 해창 막걸리
Brewery: Haechang (해창주조장)
- Alcohol: 6%
- Only 3 ingredients: water, rice and yeast
- Dry, not sweet
- Not pasteurized
Website: https://haechangjujo.modoo.at/
Gapyeong Pine Nut Makgeolli – 가평 잣 생막걸리
Brewery: Woorisool (우리술)
- Alcohol: 6%
- Made with 100% domestic rice
- Not pasteurized
Website: http://woorisool.kr
Gongju Chestnut Makgeolli – 공주알밤막걸리
Brewery: Sagok (사곡양조장)
- Chestnut makgeolli
- Thick and rich in flavour
Website: http://bamsul.com/
Song Myeong Seob Makgeolli – 송명섭 막걸리
Brewery: (태인양조장)
- Alcohol: 6%
- Created by makgeolli master Song Myeong Seob
- Simple refreshing taste, not sweet nor sour
- Considered to be one of the best makgeolli.
Website: http://www.xn--og5bv8a5dl6a612a.com/
Horangi Tiger Makgeolli – 호랑이 생막걸리
Brewery: Baedoga (배혜정도가)
- Alcohol: 6%
- No artificial additives
- Not pasteurized
Website: http://www.baedoga.co.kr
Ureongi Ssal Makgeolli – 우렁이 쌀막걸리
Brewery: Yangchon (양촌양조장)
- Alcohol: 7.5%
- Not pasteurized
- Long low temperature brewing (30 days)
Website: http://www.iyangchon.com/
Yetnal Makgeolli – 옛날막걸리 古
Brewery: Kooksoondang (국순당)
- Alcohol: 8%
- Not pasteurized
Website: http://www.ksdb.co.kr/
Ehwaju Makgeolli – 이화주
Brewery: Kooksoondang (국순당)
- Alcohol: 14.5%
- Super thick and creamy like yoghurt
Website: http://www.ksdb.co.kr/
Sobaeksan Makgeolli – 소백산 막걸리
Brewery: Daegang (대강양조장)
- Alcohol: 6%
- Not pasteurized
Website: http://www.krwine.com/
Ehwabaekju Makgeolli – 이화백주
Brewery: Ehwabaekju (이화백주)
- Alcohol: 6%
- Fermented naturally at low temperature for 15 days
Website: http://www.ehwaju.com/
Jipyeong Makgeolli – 지평 생막걸리
Brewery: Jipyeong (지평주조)
- Alcohol: 5%
- Smooth taste
Website: http://www.jpjujo.com/
Geumjeong Mountain Fortress Makgeolli – 금정산성 막걸리
Brewery: Geumjeongsanseong (금정산성토산주)
- Alcohol: 8%
Website: https://sanmak.kr/
Eunjagol – 은자골 탁배기
Brewery: Eunjagol (은척양조장)
- Alcohol: 5%
Website: https://takbaeki.modoo.at/
Omija Makgeolli – 오미자 생막걸리
Brewery: Mungyeong (문경주조)
- Alcohol: 6.5%
- Omija berry flavoured (magnolia berry)
Website: https://mgomijasul.modoo.at/
Hongcheon Gang Makgeolli – 홍천강 탁주
Brewery: 전통주조 예술
- Alcohol: 11%
- No artificial sweetening
Website: http://www.ye-sul.co.kr/
White Lotus Makgeolli – 백련 막걸리 미스티
Brewery: Shinpyeong (신평양조장)
- Alcohol: 7%
Website: http://www.koreansul.co.kr/
Yeonyeop Saeng Takju – 연엽 생탁주
Brewery: Midam (미담양조장)
- Alcohol: 12%
- Not carbonated
- Creamy and sweet
Website: https://midamwinery.modoo.at/
Homo Ludens – 호모루덴스
Brewery: Sansu (산수)
- Alcohol: 12%
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