Even in the bustling city center of Seoul, there is a brewery that exudes a savory smell of sake. A brewery in the center of the city, which combines the sensibility of the city center in a traditional way and can be found in an even more sophisticated way, satisfies all five senses in itself. Some stores also offer a hands-on experience of participating in sake brewing, so it's a great place to make fun memories. We will introduce urban breweries and restaurants in the city center to enjoy the aroma of freshly made makgeolli and beer.
1. Premium Makgeolli Aged at Low Temperature, Eunpyeong “Onji Sutsudoâ€
Image source: charles_makgeolli's Instagram
Image source: charles_makgeolli's Instagram
A brewery run by CEO Kim Man-joong, who ran Seochon Jumak. They produce premium makgeolli through low-temperature aging by interpreting their ancestral methods for brewing sake in line with modern times. An “open house†where you can enjoy 10 types of sake, including Seochon Makgeolli, the representative product called “Seomak,†is open every Saturday, where you can see and taste the sake brewing process firsthand. A small story about makgeolli is a bonus.
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â–²Location: 26, Tongil-ro 65-gil, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul
â–²Opening hours: Open House Saturday 14:00 – 15:30
â–²Price: Prelude 15 18,000 won, Prelude 12 14,000 won
â–²Testimonial (I go to Seochon Jumak): I used to go to Seochon Jumak often, and the makgeolli here was right for my taste. I enjoyed going to the open house even more because of their kindness.
2. Hapjeong 'Together Brewery', which interprets traditional sake in a modern way
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Image source: 7kg.sieun's Instagram
Image source: 7kg.sieun's Instagram
At Together Brewery's Together Dining Bar, you can enjoy makgeolli cocktails using traditional sake produced directly from the brewery. The popular cocktail “Yeonhee Mint†has a sweet and sour taste with a refreshing, spicy mint flavor based on traditional sake called buuiju. If you make a reservation in advance, there is also a one-day experience where you can make and take home your own Yeonhui Mint from the brewery.
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â–²Location: 17 Yanghwajin 4-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
â–²Business hours: Wednesday to Saturday 09:30 to 18:30, closed on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday
▲Price: Yeonhee Mint 9,000 won, Yeonhee Mincho 9,000 won, Winter Delight 35,000 won, “Together†cup set 29,000 won
â–²Testimonial (I'm hungry from eating sweet potatoes): Yeonhee Mint is really delicious. Like a makgeolli mojito? If you haven't eaten, go quickly and go twice~ The atmosphere is really nice too.
3. Live jazz performance with craft beer, Jongno's 'Paradise Lost Paradise'
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Image source: hoon.sta's Instagram
A place where a space that feels like you've come to another world unfolds over the stairs of an old paradise shopping district. You can enjoy craft beer and watch live jazz performances. The industrial-style interior, lush reed bushes, and jazz session performances combine to add to the atmosphere. The brewery at the back of the store sells homemade craft beers. The sampler, which collects representative craft beers, is popular.
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â–²Location: 428, Samil-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul
â–²Business hours: Sunday-Thursday 17:00 – 22:00, Friday-Saturday 17:00 – 23:00
â–²Price: Black Angus burger 12,500 won, sampler 24,000 won, jazz IPA 7,500 won, performance fee not included
â–²Review (Aroha Shikigami): I sat in a space a little far from the stage, and the atmosphere was fantastic and the live performance was great. Personally, I liked the “pudding.â€
4. Hapjeong 'Seoul Brewery', a beer brewed with the spirit of Seoul
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A brewery located in a quiet alley a little away from downtown Hapjeong. When you step inside, you'll notice the facilities that are working hard to make beer. The calm wood-toned interior and yellow lighting will relax your tired mind and body. “Robust Porter,†which contains toasted natural coconuts, vanilla beans, and cacao nibs, is popular. In addition, you can also find a variety of seasonal beers.
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â–²Location: 10 Tojeong-ro 3an-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
â–²Business hours: Weekdays 17:00 – 24:00, weekends 13:00 – 24:00
â–²Price: Robust Porter 255 ml 6,500 won, Light House 255 ml 5,000 won, Hummus 7,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Whether it's Gomdongin): This is just a restaurant you have to stop by every time you go to Hapjeong… Also, the boss was really good at explaining. The dark beer was really delicious!
5. Clean handmade makgeolli, bossam, and Shillim “Sotdae Makgeolli Breweryâ€
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Image source: samgyupsal5inbun's Instagram
A space where you can enjoy fresh makgeolli in a traditional atmosphere. This is a handmade house makgeolli bar with its own brewery. “Sotdae Makgeolli†is made with care from fresh domestic rice and directly floated yeast, and has an excellent dry flavor, acidity, and subtle malt flavor. If you want sweet makgeolli, I also recommend honey makgeolli and sweet potato makgeolli. It's even better if you add aged “brewery bosam†to the sake dipping sauce.
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â–²Location: 305, Sillim-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul
â–²Business hours: Tuesday to Thursday 16:00 to 01:00, Friday to Saturday 16:00 to 02:00, Sunday 16:00 to 24:00, closed on Mondays
â–²Price: Brewery Bossam 27,000 won, Sotdae Makgeolli 8 degrees 8,000 won, Sotdae Honey Makgeolli 12,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Shikigin Naepoponipopo): I found out about this place at the beginning of this year, and they said it was a very old bar. For some reason, it feels like a traditional teahouse~?!! I think it was worth visiting
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