MAKGEOLLI
Chowol 6.9: when acidity appeals more than sweetness
Looking for something less sweet and more tart? Chowol 6.9 comes from Mapo in Seoul, with a substantial rice texture described in its profile.
How does it taste?
Sweetness is restrained and acidity distinct. Notice the contrast between the fuller rice texture and the comparatively fresh finish.
What pairs with it?
Consider Mapo-style pork ribs or lightly seasoned grilled tofu. Start with whichever of those two dinner ideas appeals.
- Product
- 6.9% ABV; rice · nuruk · water; samyangju fermented and aged for 48 days
- Flavor scores
- Body 4/5 · sweetness 2/5 · acidity 3/5
- Pairing
- Suggested with meals, mild food, or on its own
- Serving
- Wide glass or nosing glass · ice · suggested 3:1 mix with plain sparkling water
- Reviewed
- 2026-08-30
Looking for something less sweet and more tart? Chowol 6.9 comes from Mapo in Seoul, with a substantial rice texture described in its profile.
The backstory
The stated fermentation and maturation period is 48 days. What emerges after that time in a Mapo brewery? Chowol is a bottle to explore if you enjoy restrained sweetness and acidity.
Sources
- Chowol · Chowol 6.9 Product specifications, 48 days of fermentation and aging, flavor scores, and food and serving suggestions.