Strawberry Makgeolli
from a 100-year-old brewery
Seongsu Brewery (성수주조장) began brewing in 1925 in Seongsu-myeon, Jinan-gun, Jeonbuk State, Korea. Its signature Strawberry Makgeolli is a light, low-alcohol rice wine: 750 ml, 6% ABV.
Low-alcohol takju
Low-alcohol takju
100 years in Jinan
Seongsu Brewery started brewing in 1925 in Seongsu-myeon, Jinan-gun, Jeonbuk State. A master brewer whose family has made liquor at this brewery for three generations still leads production as head brewer.
Our Strawberry Makgeolli is brewed with new-crop rice and strawberries grown in Jinan, and clean Jinan water. It was previously exported to a Michelin restaurant in New York and to Harrods in London.
- 1925Brewing begins in Seongsu-myeon, Jinan
- 2022Acquired by current CEO Jin Yang-woo and incorporated as Seongsu Brewery Agricultural Co., Ltd.
- Dec 2026Planned launch of 'Choya' (초야), a liquor made with maesil plums
- Early 2028Planned opening of a second, visitor-oriented brewery near Jinan IC
Strawberry first,
rice to finish
Two flavors in one sip
strawberry→Smooth
body→Gentle
rice aroma
- Type
- Takju (makgeolli)
- Volume
- 750 ml
- Alcohol
- 6% ABV
- Ingredients
- New-crop Jinan rice, Jinan strawberries, clean Jinan water
- Storage
- Keep refrigerated
- Look
- Clear PET bottle, white cap, pink label with a smiling girl
The best way
to enjoy it
Chill
Chill in the fridge to 4–6°C.
Shake gently
Give it a gentle shake to mix in the settled strawberry and rice.
Pour and enjoy
Pour into a glass and enjoy the color. Put the rest back in the fridge.
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Awards and honors
- 2026Excellence Award, K-Rice Festa — low-alcohol takju categoryStrawberry Makgeolli · Ceremony on November 27, 2026
- 2025Top Excellence Award, Korean Traditional Liquor Competition (우리술품평회) — low-alcohol takju categoryStrawberry Makgeolli · A separate award from K-Rice Festa, by a different organizer
- 2024Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Award
- 2024Selected as a Jeonbuk State Gift Supplier of the Year
- 2023Grand Prize, National Folk Liquor Contest (전국민속주경연대회)
- 2023Silver Award, International Food & Beverage Evaluation Institute (국제식음료평가원)
- 2022Jeollabuk-do Governor's Award
- 2022Gold Award, Monde Selection
- 2022Bronze Award, Hong Kong liquor fair
Visit the brewery
to taste and buy
- Address
- 802-5 Gwanjin-ro, Seongsu-myeon, Jinan-gun, Jeonbuk State, Republic of Korea
전북 진안군 성수면 관진로 802-5 - Hours
- Weekdays 10:00–18:00 (Korea time)
Closed weekends and Korean public holidays - Phone
- +82-63-432-8272
+82-10-8545-0290
Tasting and on-site purchase only. Brewery tours and makgeolli-making classes are not offered.
Where to buy
Frequently asked questions
What is Seongsu Brewery?
Seongsu Brewery (성수주조장) is a brewery with a 100-year history, founded in 1925 in Seongsu-myeon, Jinan-gun, Jeonbuk State, Korea. In 2022 it was incorporated as Seongsu Brewery Agricultural Co., Ltd. (농업회사법인 (주)성수주조장), and its flagship product is Strawberry Makgeolli.
What is the alcohol content and size of the Strawberry Makgeolli?
Seongsu Brewery Strawberry Makgeolli is 6% ABV in a 750 ml bottle. It comes in a clear PET bottle with a white cap and a pink label showing a smiling girl.
What awards has the Strawberry Makgeolli won?
It won the Top Excellence Award in the low-alcohol takju category at the 2025 Korean Traditional Liquor Competition (우리술품평회), and an Excellence Award in the low-alcohol takju category at the 2026 K-Rice Festa. These are two separate awards from different organizers. The K-Rice Festa ceremony is on November 27, 2026.
How should I drink it?
Chill it to 4–6°C, give it a gentle shake, and pour. The first sip is bright strawberry, followed by a gentle rice aroma. Keep it refrigerated before and after opening.
Where can I buy it?
You can order it from the 'Seongsu Brewery' (성수주조장) store on Naver Smart Store, a Korean online shopping platform. It is also sold at the brewery in Jinan and at selected NongHyup marts in Jeonbuk.
Can I visit the brewery? Are there tours or classes?
Visitors can taste and buy on site. Brewery tours and makgeolli-making classes are not currently offered.
What are your hours and contact details?
Open weekdays 10:00–18:00 (Korea time); closed weekends and Korean public holidays. Address: 802-5 Gwanjin-ro, Seongsu-myeon, Jinan-gun, Jeonbuk State, Korea (전북 진안군 성수면 관진로 802-5). Phone: +82-63-432-8272 or +82-10-8545-0290.
Are any new products coming?
'Choya' (초야), a liquor made with maesil plums, is planned for release in December 2026.
Get a bottle of
Strawberry Makgeolli
Available on Naver Smart Store, Korea's online marketplace.
Order on Naver Smart Store