Hansan-myeon, Seocheon, South Chungcheong
Hansan Sogokju
A renowned liquor of the Baekje kingdom brewed by an entire village; Hansan-myeon has been designated a special zone for sogokju.
FoundedA tradition spanning over 1,500 yearsSignatureThe "Can't-Stand-Up" Wine (Anjeunbaengi-sul) · Long Fermentation
Hansan Sogokju
The brewery's story
Once presented to the royal court of Baekje, this liquor has been handed down through generations of brewers in Hansan-myeon. Brewers throughout the village each follow their own closely-guarded methods, fermenting for nearly 100 days to achieve its deep flavor.
Liquors brewed here
Visit & experience
Sogokju brewing experiences are offered on weekends by reservation, and the liquor can be bought directly at the village's local outlets.
Brewery info
RegionHansan-myeon, Seocheon, South Chungcheong
FoundedA tradition spanning over 1,500 years
FounderMaster Woo Hee-yeol and others
SignatureThe "Can't-Stand-Up" Wine (Anjeunbaengi-sul) · Long Fermentation
VisitingTours available
Keywords
YakjuIntangible Cultural HeritageBrewing ExperienceDirect-from-Source Sales