Learn how to brew makgeolli, Korea's traditional rice wine, in a hanok in Gahoe-dong, Bukchon. Hear about the history of Korean traditional liquor and makgeolli from your instructor, then prepare godubap, the steamed rice that forms the base of makgeolli, and add nuruk and water to start fermentation. You'll also learn how to filter the brew and taste 4 seasonal traditional drinks, from takju to soju. The class has up to 6 participants and is conducted in English, Korean, and Japanese.

Learn to brew makgeolli
in a Bukchon hanok

The class begins at Bitdam, a hanok space in Gahoe-dong, where you'll meet your instructor and hear about the history of Korean traditional liquor. You'll also learn about the fermentation process and the unique characteristics of this cloudy, sparkling rice wine.

Add nuruk to steamed rice and start fermenting

With help from the instructor, you'll prepare godubap (steamed rice), the foundation of the drink, by yourself. Then add nuruk, a yeasty grain cake, and water to the rice to start the makgeolli fermentation process.

Filter the brew and taste the undiluted wine

Next, you'll learn how to filter the alcohol. You can taste the filtered result as undiluted rice wine.

Taste 4 traditional drinks from takju to soju

You'll taste 4 different drinks in total, starting with takju, the original rice wine, followed by seasonal makgeolli and a seasonal white wine, and finishing with soju, a distilled rice spirit. Finally, sample seasonal makgeolli and ask the instructor any questions you may have.

※ The drinks served for tasting may vary by season.

• Please check your mobile voucher via email or the WAUG app.
• Come to Bitdam in Gahoe-dong, Bukchon at your booked time, and the instructor will lead the class.
• Valid only on the selected date and time.

Meeting point :
Bitdam
39 Bukchon-ro 12-gil (11-39 Gahoe-dong), Jongno-gu, Seoul

Meeting point information:
It is a hanok located in Gahoe-dong, Bukchon. Please arrive on time for your booked class.

Cancellation & Refund

• Cancel up to 24 hours before the activity date for a full refund.

Restrictions

• People under 19 years old cannot participate.
• Participants must meet the legal drinking age in their country of residence.

On-site Information

• This class involves making and tasting alcoholic beverages.
• The class is conducted in English, Korean, and Japanese.
• The maximum group size is 6 participants.