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DONGBAEK 1917 · HANDS-ON BREWING
01 / THE EXPERIENCE
Beyond a tasting: brew a taste of Korea
Spend 90 minutes working with rice and nuruk, sampling finished Dongbaek 1917 rice wines and exploring Korean food culture. Designed to welcome visitors new to makgeolli.
02 / BREW · TASTE · PAIR
Three ways to experience Korean rice wine
01 · BREW
Brew it yourself
Mix cooked rice, nuruk and water by hand to experience the foundations of makgeolli making.
02 · TASTE
Taste finished makgeolli
Discover differences in aroma and flavor by tasting finished rice wines from the brewery.
03 · PAIR
Pair with Korean food
Enjoy Korean-style savory dishes paired with rice wine. The food served is confirmed when you book.
Photographs show Dongbaek 1917’s brewery and documented workshop moments.
03 / THE 90-MINUTE JOURNEY
Your 90-minute journey
A relaxed introduction to Korean rice wine, from its ingredients and traditions to hands-on brewing and tasting. The order may be adapted on the day.
00–10 MIN
Welcome & Korean rice wine
Settle in and learn what makes makgeolli part of Korean drinking culture.
10–25 MIN
Rice, nuruk & fermentation
Explore the roles of rice, nuruk and water and the basics of fermentation.
25–50 MIN
Hands-on brewing
Work with cooled steamed rice, nuruk and water to make a fresh batch.
50–60 MIN
Vessel & fermentation guidance
Transfer the workshop batch into a vessel and learn what happens during fermentation.
60–85 MIN
Tasting & Korean food pairing
Taste finished Dongbaek 1917 brews alongside Korean savory dishes.
85–90 MIN
Photos & farewell
Finish with photos and information about the brewery’s ready-to-drink bottles, packaging and purchase or collection options.
04 / THE TAKE-HOME EXPERIENCE
What you brew vs. what you take home
Your hands-on batch is not yet ready to drink. Any bottle offered for you to take home is a finished product made by the brewery, not the batch you just prepared. Please check the bottle inclusion, quantity and purchase/packaging terms when booking.
International visitors should check airline and destination-country rules for transporting alcohol.
05 / DONGBAEK 1917 BREWERY
Not just a workshop — a working brewery
Dongbaek 1917 is a working craft brewery in Busan. Experience Korean rice wine where it is made, alongside a food pairing inspired by local dining culture.
About a 2-minute walk from Exit 2 of Mangmi Station on Busan Metro Line 3. See detailed directions from Busan Station, Gimhae Airport, Seomyeon, Haeundae and more.
