Korean Drinks
맥주
maekju · Korean beer
What it is
Mostly light, very fizzy pale lagers — easy to drink with fried chicken.
Typical strength
about 4–5% for the main lagers
Strength varies by product; this is a general range, not a specific brand. The legal drinking age in Korea is 19 (counted by birth year).
How people drink it
Ice-cold with chicken (chimaek), or mixed with soju.
How to order
생맥주 오백 두 잔이요.saengmaekju obaek du janiyo.Two 500 ml draft beers, please.
Drinking etiquette in Korea →Frequently asked questions
What is maekju (맥주)?
Maekju (맥주) is mostly light, very fizzy pale lagers — easy to drink with fried chicken.
How strong is maekju (맥주)?
Typical strength: about 4–5% for the main lagers.
How do Koreans drink maekju?
Ice-cold with chicken (chimaek), or mixed with soju.
How do you order maekju in Korean?
Say “생맥주 오백 두 잔이요” (saengmaekju obaek du janiyo) — it means “Two 500 ml draft beers, please.”