Learn to make your very own makgeolli with this entertaining and comprehensive makgeolli brewing class! Led by our local specialists, who have years of experience in the Korean alcohol industry, this class will take you through the fundamentals of brewing makgeolli with engaging, hands-on instruction. At our makgeolli brewery in Hyehwa, our experts will guide you through the different kinds of sool and fermentation techniques that make Korean alcohol truly special. You’ll then have the opportunity to sample some of our delicious, home-brewed makgeolli before you move on to the practical part and make your own! We take you from the very beginning stages of washing rice to the final filtering process, and make sure to equip you with all the knowledge you need to continue brewing makgeolli long after you leave. At the end of the class, you'll have the option to take home a kit with all the basic ingredients you'll need to recreate your own brew, or take away a bottle of makgeolli instead! We are a fully functional makgeolli brewery, so you can rest assured that you're learning from experts with hands-on experience in the craft.
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!
It was a memorable experience with makgeolli making! Our teacher Omar was knowledgeable and fun! The team was very nice to accommodate our needs and helped us prepare a surprise birthday celebration for my husband which was impressive! Thanks so much!
Omar was very friendly and great at explaining the brewing process. We also thoroughly enjoyed the various sool we were allowed to try through the tasting!
Loved how detailed inji was. N gave us a lot of testing. Detailed explanation, hand on trying. Amazing!
We booked this experience with my friend and had a great time with Inji at Sool preparing our first ever makgeolli. There was a bit of history, enough technical yet simple and clear instructions, preparation of the brew and alcohol tasting. And if you want to brew makgeolli again at home, you can buy nuruk (the wheat yeast ingredient needed for the drink) right there after the workshop. Definitely recommend if you like tasting new alcohol and would like to know how to make one yourself. 12 out of 10.
I am a home brewer with over 20 years experience fermenting many things, but I have not yet learned about making makgeolli before today. This is going to be one of my favorite memories of my Korea Trip this summer. I got a tour of the history and theory of Makgeolli and soju, hands on experience making a batch from scratch, a generous tasting of craft Makgeolli and soju, and wonderful conversation with the host. Plus tons of recommendations for local micro breweries (Nano breweries?) My only complaint is now I know what soju is really supposed to taste like.... :)
I went to the beginners brewing class and it was so fun. We were a small group but I went solo, I really enjoy the ambience and love to taste several makgeolli and spot the differences. The teacher was very patient and responded aaaall my questions, highly recommended!
We thoroughly enjoyed our experience at the Makgeolli making class. Our hostess, Eunji, was extremely informative, sharing lots of history and cultural context that provides great insight into the unique nature of what Makgeolli is today. Because it was in English, it is certainly geared towards visitors and I look forward to applying what I learned to my next batch!
Excellent class. Knowledgeable instructor who made it fun and carefree but had a lot of interesting info to teach. Fun group!
Had an absolutely amazing time. My husband and I took the makgeolli brewing class. The instructor, Ye, was so awesome. One of the best things we did on our trip!!
I took beginner class which I got a lot of helpful tips for brewing good Makgeolli. The instructor answered all my questions clearly, taught many details that could affect the taste and quality. Also very friendly and encouraging. Was amazing taking this class! Thank you :)
An excellent journey through the brewing process, broken up by some well timed tastings. The host was very eager to share his knowledge of Makkgeolli and other Korean liquors
We had no more than 7 samples. They were delicious and the class was a lot of fun and informative. Thanks JK from North Korea haha
We had no idea what to expect but we had the best time. The class is small (just three of us) and JK was an incredible instructor. We learned about the history of Sool as well as the process of making makgeolli. We got to try many varieties of makgeolli (that all tasted so different) and then to make our own. One of us left the next day and two in two weeks so you can either take home what you make or take home already finished makgeolli. JK also recommended a local rice wine restaurant (with vegetarian options) just down the street and it was some of the best food we’ve had in Seoul. All in all, a completely brilliant experience that is not to miss!
The experience was amazing. Valentin was informative and entertaining! I enjoyed the class very much! Makgeolli is now my favorite beverage!
What a great experience! Highly recommend learning and having hands on experience making Makgeolli. We also got to taste other types of alcohol from Korea! Our teacher was so knowledgeable. We got some history, current standards and hands on experience. We left with the tools needed to make our own in Canada. We are excited to get started.
I love how our instructor made science and explanations fun and entertaining. He had a fabulous personality and it came through in his instructions. In addition, he worked hard to accommodate my picky tastes for makgeolli. The class was fun and informative and our makgeolli turned out great!
I enjoyed taking the Makgeolli Brewing Class run by the Sool Company Korea. It was interesting to know how makgeolli is made and that you can learn how to brew your own at home too. The amazing instructor, Valentin, explained not just how to brew Makgeolli but how Korean Alcohol history and the process of how Korean Alcohols such as 소주 soju, 청주 cheongju, and 탁주 takju are made. After taking the class, I tried to make my own Makgeolli a few times, and it turned out well. I highly recommend taking this class if you are traveling to Korea but also to expats living in Korea.
Great class, with solid explanations and personable instructor. It was fun meeting other classmates and the tasting session was amazing. I now have too much makgeolli waiting to be drank, but that is a pretty good problem to have!
The class was led by an incredibly knowledgeable instructor (Valentin) who clearly knew his stuff when it came to Makgeolli. He explained everything in a way that was easy to understand. The class itself was held in a cozy little studio with a friendly and laid-back atmosphere. Everyone was very eager to learn. We got to try a few different types of Makgeolli and I was blown away by how delicious they all were. But the best part was definitely getting to make our own batch of Makgeolli. It was so satisfying to mix all the ingredients together and know that we were creating something that would continue to ferment and evolve over time. We got to take our creations home with us to continue fermenting and enjoy later on! I would highly recommend this Makgeolli fermentation class to anyone who is interested in fermentation or just loves trying new things. The instructor, the atmosphere, and the hands-on experience all made for an unforgettable experience. 10/10, would do it again!
Fun class progress and various testing classes were really beneficial. If you are interested in Korean culture, I highly recommend it.
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