Haechang Brewery
A brewery in Haenam that began in 1927 as a rice warehouse in Haechang-ri and, now on its fourth owner, is known for organic glutinous rice makgeolli.
The brewery's story
Haechang Brewery began as a rice warehouse built in 1927 by a Japanese rice merchant. After passing through Jang Nam-mun and Hwang Ui-gwon, it came in 2008 to the couple Oh Byeong-in and Park Ria, who became its fourth owners. The brewery receives organic glutinous rice from Haenam through contract farming and makes its makgeolli without sweeteners; the 9% and 12% are brewed by the samyangju (triple-brewed) method and the 18% by the sayangju (four-stage brew) method. The old residence and garden still stand, and in 2014 the brewery was designated a “Visiting Brewery” (찾아가는 양조장) by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.
Liquors brewed here
Visit & experience
According to the Korea Tourism Organization's October 2024 guidance, the brewery is open 09:00–18:00 every day of the year. Visitors can wander freely through the garden behind the residence, and makgeolli can also be bought on site at the brewery. The content, fees and booking method of any brewing-experience or tasting program have not been confirmed, so it is best to call +82-61-532-5152 before visiting.