MAKGEOLLI
Coolmak: what happens when makgeolli meets hops?
Like the hop aroma of an IPA? Coolmak adds hops to a cloudy Seoul takju at 8.5% ABV.
How does it taste?
Its profile moves from sweet tropical-fruit-like aromas to herbal hop bitterness. Explore the sweet-tart character alongside that bitter finish.
What pairs with it?
Consider jokbal, such as Seongsu Jokbal’s specialty, or spicy dakgangjeong chicken. Check the venue’s bottle selection separately.
- Product concept
- IPM resembling Hazy IPA, combining takju with hops and herbs
- Current specifications
- 8.5% ABV · 500ml · refrigerate below 10°C
- 2024 product guide
- Sweet tropical-fruit aroma · bitter hop and herb aromas · sweet-tart, bitter taste
- Pairing
- Mac and cheese · grilled cheese · cream pasta
- Reviewed
- 2026-08-30
Like the hop aroma of an IPA? Coolmak adds hops to a cloudy Seoul takju at 8.5% ABV.
The backstory
Seoul Hyomobang uses IPM to describe an IPA-like makgeolli. It gives a beer drinker a familiar reason to become curious about rice wine.
Sources
- Seoul Hyomobang · Official Korean Website Coolmak's IPM category, hops and herbs, and brewing philosophy.
- Sooldamhwa · Coolmak Current product specifications and a summary of hop bitterness.
- Gorae-ui Ilsang · 2024 Sooldamhwa Coolmak Product Guide A guide to the 330ml product and food pairings reproduced in a 2024 subscription-box and product-information preview; not an independent tasting record.