<strong>What is makgeolli?</strong> Koreans have been making the rice wine for centuries, but in recent decades it has become more fashionable. Click through to learn more.
What is makgeolli? Koreans have been making the rice wine for centuries, but in recent decades it has become more fashionable. Click through to learn more.
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<strong>Naming names:</strong> The drink's name is a combination of the Korean words mak, (meaning "roughly done" or "a moment ago") and geolleun ("filtered").
Naming names: The drink's name is a combination of the Korean words mak, (meaning "roughly done" or "a moment ago") and geolleun ("filtered").
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<strong>How it's made:</strong> It is a mixture of steamed rice, yeast and water, left to ferment for a few weeks in a clay pot.
How it's made: It is a mixture of steamed rice, yeast and water, left to ferment for a few weeks in a clay pot.
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<strong>A fine art:</strong> Kim Kyung-seop teaches makgeolli brewing classes in Seoul.
A fine art: Kim Kyung-seop teaches makgeolli brewing classes in Seoul.
Kim Kyung-seop
<strong>Making waves:</strong> Kim Min-kyu launched his premium makgeolli brewery Boksoondoga in 2009.
Making waves: Kim Min-kyu launched his premium makgeolli brewery Boksoondoga in 2009.
Boksoondoga
<strong>Looking sharp:</strong> A bottle of Boksoondoga's makgeolli.
Looking sharp: A bottle of Boksoondoga's makgeolli.
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<strong>The Sool Company: </strong>This Korean company consults for beverage brands that want to make makgeolli.
The Sool Company: This Korean company consults for beverage brands that want to make makgeolli.
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