| Description |
[National Intangible Cultural Heritage, Republic of Korea]
Munbaeju is liquor made in Pyeongan-do. It got this name as its aroma is similar to that of the wild pear tree (Pyrus ussuriensis, munbae in Korean).
It is said that the underground water from a limestone layer along the Daedonggang River was used to make this liquor during the colonial period (1910-1945). It is made from wheat, hulled millet, and African millet. The liquor is light yellowish brown in color.
Upon completion of brewing and maturing, the alcohol level of the liquor becomes 96.2 proof, and it can be stored for years though in practice, it is stored after maturing for six months to a year. It has the fragrance of the wild pear tree though the fruit is not used in making the liquor. |
