OUR SOOL GUIDE
Our brewing philosophy
Naturally fermented rice wines using traditional Korean methodologies
Organic rice sourced from domestic farms
All natural with no additives or sweetners
Nuruk a traditional Korean starter
It all started with our
TAKJU 16
Near dry, full bodied, with ripe melon notes. Our signature and most nostalgic brew.
Sizes | 750mL & 375 mL
ABV | 16%
Characteristics | Medium to heavy bodied, near dry, lactic, with floral and fruity notes of melon, green apple, and bananas
Pairings | Pajeon, Dubu Kimchi, Szechuan Stir Frys, Thai Duck Salad
The Breadth & Depth of Sool
Explore The Traditional
An impactful introduction to sool
Distinct styles of Korean rice wine, made from the same organic rice
HWAJU 12 Near dry, medium bodied, with notes of chrysanthemum and hydrangea
Size | 750mL
ABV | 12%
Characteristics | Light bodied, dry, earthy, delicately floral and bright with lactic acid
Pairings | Bossam, Ginger Chicken, Steamed Mussels, Miso Cod, Hot Pot
Clarified, light body, dry, lactic YAKJU 14 with the freshness of citrus and grass
Size | 750mL
ABV | 14%
Characteristics | Light bodied, dry, with subtle notes of melon, citrus and deep grain.
Pairings | Raw Oysters, Korean Hwe, Citrus & Beet Salmon, Smoked Trout
Botanical Sool with Historical Roots
The highest quality flowers and botanicals traditional to Korean brewing culture.
Size | 500mL
ABV | 10%
Characteristics | Medium body, dry, effervescent with notes of pink peppercorn and citrus
Pairings | Eggs Benedict, Fried Chicken, Oysters Rockefeller, BBQ Ribs
Hana Makgeolli produces small batches of botanical makgeolli made from mugwort, elderflower, orange blossoms, etc. For access to the latest limited release brews, sign up for Hana Sool Club!
OMIJA MAKGEOLLI
Made with 5 flavor berry & hibiscus — our favorite summer and breakfast wine
Size | 750mL
ABV | 14%
Characteristics | Dry, light in body, with bright acid and crisp notes of berry and almond
Pairings | Blue Cheese & Honey, Jerk Chicken, Chocolate Cherry Lava Cake
FORBIDDEN TAKJU Black rice wine, medium bodied, dry, lactic, with intense notes of raspberry, sherbert, and red beans
HYUNMI TAKJU Brown rice wine, heavy bodied, dry, with notes of warm chestnut and earth
Size | 750mL
ABV | 16%
Characteristics | Medium bodied, near dry, with notes of warm chestnut and earth
Pairings | Mapo Tofu, Dry Aged Steak, Pana Cotta, Lamb Kofta
Exploring Alternative Grains
Using the power of natural fermentation to express differences in grain
Sool Over Time | Aged & Distilled
YAKJU RESERVE
Clarified rice wine aged in Moto Spirits’ Vietnamese whiskey barrels
Size | 375 mL
ABV | 16%
Characteristics | Light bodied, bone dry with a soft buttery nose and notes of caramel, whiskey, and oak
BLEND 2/5/6
Aged blend of Takju 16, clarified and given 2+ years in glass.
Size | 200mL
ABV | 16%
Characteristics | Medium body, richly sweet with notes of apple, lemon drop and amber honey, soft acidity
Fruited Co Ferments
Inspired by the harmony of rice and fruit
SAGWAJU is a clarified rice wine brewed using traditional Korean methodologies and apples from Twin Star Orchards in the Hudson Valley, NY
Size | 750mL
ABV | 10%
Characteristics | Delicate body, lightly sweet with crisp orchard aromatics
Pairings | Brie, Endive Salad, Olive Oil Cake, Roast Chicken
KINGKANGJU is an unfiltered rice wine and a co-ferment of rice with kumquats
Size | 750mL
ABV | 10%
Characteristics | Light body, sweet, orange creamsicle
Pairings | Lemon Chicken, Sheep’s Cheese, Salt & Pepper Squid
BEOJJU is a clarified rice wine fermented with sour cherries
Size | 750mL
ABV | 10%
Characteristics | Light body, clarified, dry, cherry, and rose
Pairings | Tuna Sashimi, Grilled Peaches, Berries & Cream
Canned Sool | MAQ 8
MAQ 8 SILKYSONIC is the newest line of single serve, Korean rice wines powered by Hana Makgeolli. Our first completely gluten free makgeolli.
Size | 8 oz
ABV | 8%
Characteristics | Sweet, Light Body, Milk Bread, Effervescent
Pairings | Kimchi Jeon, Bánh Xèo, Fish Tacos
MAQ 8 BUBBLOCITEA the bubble tea–inspired flavor
Size | 8 oz
ABV | 8%
Characteristics | Light, effervescent, semi sweet, notes of black tea & caramel
Pairings | Tteokbokki, Spam Musubi, Donkatsu, Tiramisu
PAIRING SUGGESTIONS
PAIRING SUGGESTIONS
ENJOY WITH...
TAKJU 16
Szechuan Stir Fry, Bossam
HWAJU 12
Hainanese Chicken, Steamed Mussels, Baklava
YAKJU 14
Oysters Rockefeller, Citrus & Beet, Smoked Trout
OMIJA MAKGEOLLI
Fried Chicken, Oysters
SSUK MAKGEOLLI
Smoked Eggplant, Thai Duck Salad
HYUNMI TAKJU
Mapo Tofu, Dry Aged Steak, Pana Cotta
FORBIDDEN TAKJU
Blue Cheese & Honey, Jerk Chicken, Lava Cake
Makgeolli Cocktails Featuring Our Sool
HYUNMI SPRITZ
VENUS IN CANCER
ARTEMISIA
HEALTH IS WEALTH
OMIJA MEZCALITA
SUJEONGGWA
TAKJU NEGRONI