The 2 Breweries Tours in South Korea That Earn Their Price

1.Makgeolli Brewing Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $75Our pick

At The Sool Company in Hyehwa, local instructors such as Omar and Inji guide you through washing rice, fermentation, tasting, and filtering makgeolli. The 2.5-hour class includes practical instruction, samples, and your choice of an ingredient kit or a bottle to take home.

“Had a wonderful time with Omar, learning how to make makgeolli and then putting it into practice. He was a great instructor and took his time answering questions and giving us a great insight into makgeolli, how it’s made, and its importance in Korean culture. Highly recommended!”

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2.Learn and Craft Makgeolli in a Traditional Brewery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $80

At Baekusaeng Makgeolli in Seoul’s Ahyeon Market, Korean alcohol sommelier and brewery founder Joe Kim guides you through makgeolli history, tastings, ingredients, tools, and hands-on brewing. You will sample craft and commercial rice wines, try soju, and take home makgeolli to ferment.

“Super informative. Definitely a great class not a demonstration. Joe was incredibly engaging and a great teacher. A lot crowded into 2 hours. Totally absorbing and very educational.”

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