Makgeolli, also known as “makkoli”, is an alcoholic beverage native to Korea. It is made from a mixture of wheat and rice, which gives it a milky, off-white color, and sweetness. It is made by fermenting a mixture of boiled rice, wheat and water, and is about 6–8% alcohol by volume. Most makgeolli contains rice currently. However, a few brands contain wheat instead of rice.
It was originally quite popular among farmers, earning it the name nongju (농주 / 農酒), which means farmer liquor. However, it has recently started to become more popular in cities, especially with the younger generations. Dongdongju (동동주) is a drink very similar to makgeolli, and both are commonly imbibed alongside Korean pancakes such as pejeon (파전) or bindaetteok (빈대떡).
Commercially, makkoli is commonly available in plastic bottles or aseptic packaged containers. Traditionally, it is served in a large metal or wooden bowl from which individual cups and bowls are filled using a ladle. In popular restaurants or bars, makkoli can be also served in metallic kettles. As it is an unfiltered beverage, makkoli is generally shaken or stirred before consumed, as the cloudy white portion tends to settle to the bottom, leaving a pale yellow-clear liquid on top.
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Makgeolli is usually served and drunk from a bowl.
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