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Shinpyeong Brewery (375 ml) 'White Lotus' Makgeolli, Dangjin

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Since 1933, Shinpyeong Brewery has been producing traditional Korean sool from locally grown rice and lotus leaves. Now led by 2nd generation owner Yong-se Kim alongside his son Dong-gyo Kim, the brewery represents nearly a century of family fermentation and 3 generations dedicated to preserving and evolving Korean brewing traditions.

Brewing with lotus leaves has a long history in Korea and was particularly widespread during the Joseon Dynasty in the 17th and 18th centuries. This tradition has become central to Shinpyeong Brewery’s identity. Yong-se Kim was officially recognized by the Korean government as the 79th Korean Food Grand Master for his work preserving his family’s traditional lotus leaf makgeolli recipe and carrying the practice into the present day.

Shinpyeong is located near the southern shores of Asan Bay, where fertile coastal soils, abundant sunshine, and sea breezes create favorable conditions for growing high-quality rice. The brewery works with locally grown rice, connecting its sool directly to the agricultural landscape surrounding it.

The brewery itself tells the story of Shinpyeong across generations. The property includes the original brewery dating to the 1930s, an old rice warehouse, a brewing museum, and a modern production facility. Together, these spaces connect the brewery’s history with its present-day production and its vision for the future of Korean sool.

White Lotus Makgeolli is Shinpyeong Brewery’s signature expression and a culmination of the family’s generations of brewing experience. Roasted lotus leaves are added during fermentation, imparting a subtle floral fragrance and delicate nuttiness to the finished sool. Smooth, clean, and refreshing, it balances gentle sweetness with bright acidity and the distinctive aroma of roasted lotus leaf.