[Seoul Gwanjin-gu] Making Traditional Rice Wine Makgeolli and Bar Food Experience
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- 1. Please arrive 5 minutes prior to your scheduled reservation time.\n\n2. If your chosen reservation date or time is unavailable, our Customer Service team will contact you via email. Please be sure to check your inbox!\n\n3. For any specific food allergies, please contact us in advance at op@seoulpass.kr.\n\n4. While all ages are welcome to participate, alcohol tasting is strictly limited to individuals 19 years of age or older.\n\n5. On-site, you'll have the option to choose between two ways to enjoy your makgeolli:\n - Option 1: Take-home Fermentation Kit (Recommended for residents or long-term travelers in Korea. You can filter and drink it after approximately 7 days. A filtering mesh is included. This yields about 750ml of 10% ABV makgeolli.)\n- Option 2: One pre-made bottle of Makgeolli (300ml, 10% ABV).
- Cancellations made by 5:00 PM KST, 3 days prior to your scheduled visit date, are eligible for a 100% refund. Cancellations made by 5:00 PM KST, 2 days prior to your scheduled visit date, are eligible for a 30% refund. No refunds will be provided for cancellations made after these deadlines. Same-day cancellations or no-shows are strictly non-refundable. ※ Reservation changes are permitted until 5:00 PM KST, 2 days prior to your scheduled date.
Overview
Highlights
- Learn about Makgeolli, Korea's traditional rice wine, directly from Seri Jeong, a renowned expert in Korean traditional alcoholic beverages.
- Experience the entire Makgeolli brewing process firsthand.
- Prepare delicious Korean dishes that pair perfectly with Makgeolli!
- Ingredients change seasonally, allowing you to brew various types of Makgeolli throughout the year.
- Guests staying in Korea for 7 days or more, or those residing in Korea, are eligible to take home the Makgeolli they've brewed.
Description
Makgeolli is Korea's most popular traditional alcoholic beverage. Historically, it was enjoyed by farmers to quench their thirst after a hard day's work and was easily brewed at home. Today, it remains a beloved drink. Join a Korean traditional liquor expert to experience Makgeolli brewing, prepare simple Korean dishes that pair well with the drink, and enjoy a delightful networking party while tasting Makgeolli with people from various countries!
- Under the guidance of Seri Jeong, a Korean traditional liquor expert, learn to brew Makgeolli. You'll gain the skills to become a Makgeolli master and even make it at home!
- Participate directly in key Makgeolli making steps, including steaming rice, cooling, and mixing the ingredients.
- Curious about the aroma, color, and taste of aged Makgeolli? After 5 days of fermentation, you'll press the finished liquor through a cloth bag by hand.
- In Korea, Makgeolli is often enjoyed with dishes like 'Pajeon' (savory Korean pancake) and 'Bulgogi' (marinated grilled beef). Learn to prepare easy and simple Korean dishes to savor with your Makgeolli.
Operating Schedule
- Mon, Tue, Thu: 2 PM / 4:30 PM / 7 PM
- Fri: 8 PM
- Sun: 3 PM
Duration
Approximately 2 hours
Minimum/Maximum Participants
2 to 6 participants
Program Overview
Welcome and Introduction → Steaming Godubap & The Story of Korean Traditional Alcohol → Makgeolli Making → Tasting Session
How to Participate
- After booking this experience on Seoul Pass, please check your mobile voucher or the voucher sent to your email. ※ Vouchers are sent after the provider confirms your reservation.
- On the day of your reservation, please arrive at the experience location in advance, present your mobile voucher, and enjoy the activity.
Directions
From Konkuk University Station (Konkuk Univ. Station), Exit 5, walk straight for 450 meters. Pass KU Convention Wedding Hall, then turn into the alley next to Baskin Robbins. Walk straight for another 70 meters, and you'll find it on the 1st floor of Donggeon Haiville on your left.
Address
1st Floor, 17 Achasan-ro 38-gil, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul