South Korea · BREWERIES
Good brewery visits fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 3 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Small-group Seoul workshop and tasting of makgeolli, yakju, and artisan soju, followed by a traditional dinner in Insadong.
“One less star because direction on where to meet was not very clear. For someone who is not familiar with the area, the meeting place was a little difficult to find. It’s a good thing we left early. The good part, YG, our tour guide was very pleasRead more”
Hands-on makgeolli class in Seoul’s Hyehwa: learn rice-washing to filtering, taste samples, and take home a kit or bottle.
“Had a wonderful time with Omar, learning how to make makgeolli and then putting it into practice. He was a great instructor and took his time answering questions and giving us a great insight into makgeolli, how it’s made, and its importance in Korean culture. Highly recommended!”
Learn to craft makgeolli at Baekusaeng Makgeolli in Seoul. Taste craft vs commercial, sample soju, and take home a 1.5L fermentation kit.
“Super informative. Definitely a great class not a demonstration. Joe was incredibly engaging and a great teacher. A lot crowded into 2 hours. Totally absorbing and very educational.”
Pick a city, pick a kind of day, and start there.
