Makgeolli/Takju/Nongju
막걸리 Raw Rice Wine | 탁주 Opaque wine | 농주 Farmers Wine
A thick, milky rice beer made by adding yeast and water to steamed white rice, glutinous rice, barley and wheat flour and leaving it to ferment at a set temperature.
It is also called farmer's beer because it was traditionally drunk by farmers in the field.
In Korea makgeolli is not usually pasteurized and will continue to develop in the bottle which leads to more complex flavors.
Exported Makgeolli will usually be pasteurized to extend the shelf life of the beverage.
There are quite a few herb and fruit flavored makgeolli which include ginseng, banana, peach, grapefruit, grape, blueberry, and more.
Source: Korean Food Guide in English | hannaone
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