ExperiencesMakgeolli Brewing Class

    Makgeolli Brewing Class in Seoul

    5.0(204 reviews)
    Hyehwa-Dong, Seoul2.5 hours
    Hands pressing fermented rice mash to extract makgeolli
    Soaked rice and starter in a traditional bamboo basket
    Pouring liquid through a cloth filter during makgeolli brewing
    The Sool Company microbrewery space in Hyehwa, Seoul
    • A comprehensive makgeolli brewing class
    • Tasting of various hand-crafted brews
    • Practical hands-on session in our makgeolli brewery in Seoul
    • Take home a kit to brew makgeolli at home (or a bottle)
    Free cancellation
    Full refund up to 48h before
    Take home your own brew
    Vessel of fermenting makgeolli or a finished bottle
    English-friendly
    Taught by local sool specialists

    About

    Learn how to make your very own Korean alcohol in this comprehensive class. Your local traditional Korean alcohol specialists will take you through the fundamentals of brewing makgeolli with an interactive and hands-on experience.

    The Basics of Brewing

    This makgeolli brewing class begins with a detailed overview of all the different kinds of sool (Korean traditional alcohol) and how they compare to other alcohols of the world. We cover the various fermentation techniques and how to make delicious alcohol almost anywhere in the world.

    After tasting a few samples of home-brewed makgeolli, we get our hands on instruction of the day's recipe. We will take you from the very beginning stages of washing rice to the final filtering process. After class, take home a kit with all the basic ingredients you will need in order to recreate your own craft makgeolli after you get home.

    A Unique Experience

    We are the first and only Korean alcohol education center dedicated solely to English brewing services in Korea. The Sool Company has over 10 years of experience in sool, and we are also a fully functional brewery.

    Immerse yourself in the world of sool from a team that is truly passionate about the complex and exciting world of makgeolli and beyond.

    What's included

    • Welcome tasting of hand-crafted makgeolli
    • All ingredients and equipment for the day's recipe
    • English-speaking Korean alcohol specialist
    • Take-home brewing kit (or bottle)
    • Printed recipe and finishing instructions

    Details

    Duration
    2.5 hours
    Time
    13:00 – 15:30
    Language
    English
    Group size
    Max 10

    Location

    The class is held in our microbrewery located in the vibrant neighborhood of Hyehwa, Seoul, featuring a microbrewery, bottle shop, bar, and learning space.

    The Sool Company · 229 Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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