막걸리

makgeolli · Makgeolli

What it is

A milky, lightly fizzy rice wine — strained but not clarified, so it's cloudy and has sediment.

Typical strength

about 6–8% for most bottles

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

Gently turn the bottle to mix the sediment, pour into a bowl or cup, and pair it with jeon on a rainy day.

How to order

막걸리 한 병이랑 해물파전 주세요.makgeolli han byeongirang haemulpajeon juseyo.A bottle of makgeolli and a seafood pancake, please.