KOREAN NAME: 정이주가 LOCATION: Jeollanam-do, Gwangju, Dong-gu (전라남도, 광주, 동구) OVERALL: Jeongleejuga is the signature joomak in Gwangju and, as such, a necessary must visit for anyone interested in the sool scene. They maintain a small but nicely balanced stock of inexpensive aspartame makgeolli with pricier all-natural, premium makgeolli. Everything we ordered from the food menu was…
Ulsan typically conjurers up images of a blue-collar city defined more by its warehouses and factories than anything else. And yet something pleasantly unexpected also calls Ulsan its home: Boksoondoga Brewery. Julie Jackson has published a delightful write-up on the successful family business that aspires to stay close to its roots. From the Korea Herald article: “My grandmother…
Earlier this year, we heard whispering of changes in Korean liquor laws which could be huge for the craft brewing industry. In effect, the production minimums for breweries has been significantly lowered making it possible for burgeoning brewers with a business plan to potentially make their mark on the industry. The Korea Herald article that…
If you’re in or visiting the U.S., there are few places where you can try some decent makgeolli. But things are changing for the better with the help of Girin. This Seattle restaurant is brewing up some homemade sool and the faithful have heard. From the Eater Seattle article: The Girin team works Pacific Northwest ingredients into…
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