Frequently Asked Questions

Dating back to the 10th century, Makgeolli is the oldest alcoholic beverage in Korea.

Made from rice, nuruk (traditional fermentation starter), and water, it has a smooth body and subtly tart taste profile, which comes from lactic acid bacteria. It is typically a touch sweet, with an average Alcohol By Volume (ABV) of 6%.

The name Makgeolli literally means ‘roughly filtered,’ and yes - it is roughly filtered! Makgeolli has an opaque white appearance due to the delicate rice sediment remaining in the drink. The sediment greatly enhances the flavor, body and aroma of the drink, so be sure to give Makgeolli a quick stir or shake before consuming!
A traditional Korean fermentation starter, nuruk is a spontaneously fermented grain (ie. wheat, rice) cake that consists of various microorganisms and yeasts. Nuruk’s microorganisms provide enzymes that break down the rice’s starches into sugar, and yeasts to convert the sugar into alcohol.

Sometimes referred to as a ‘wild’ culture, the composition of a nuruk and its resulting microorganisms vary depending on the region where the nuruk is made. Nuruk lends an earthy, sometimes ‘funky’ flavor profile to Korean alcohol (including makgeolli)!

Nuruk is fundamental to the taste of makgeolli, and as a result, makgeolli tastes different from region to region (just like how a particular region's climate, soils and terrain affect the taste of wine).

As Màkku is lightly filtered, rice sediment settles at the bottom of the drink over time. This rice sediment enhances the texture and flavor of the drink, so it is important to gently shake the can, or pour the entire drink into a cup, to mix the rice sediment back into the body of the drink.
Be careful not to vigorously shake the can, as the drink is carbonated and can overflow upon opening. Alternatively, you can let the drink settle for a minute after you have shaken the can.
Makgeolli can be gluten free, depending on what kind of nuruk is used. Usage of wheat-based nuruk in Makgeolli lends to an earthier, funkier, more complex flavor, and usage of rice-based nuruk lends to a cleaner, simpler, taste.

To provide an easy to drink, smooth Makgeolli that also provides nuanced depth, we use a blend of both wheat and rice based nuruk. However, our resulting products all meet the threshold of being gluten free, as per the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (the U.S. government's regulatory arm that oversees food and beverage labeling, including some Alcoholic products).

The threshold for being gluten-free as per the FDA is <20 ppm (parts per million). Most people with celiac disease can tolerate foods with very
small amounts of gluten, and other countries and international bodies
use this same criteria.

Our gluten level per can is <5 ppm.
- Original: 170cals, 13g sugar
- Mango: 180cals, 16g sugar
- Blueberry: 180cals, 16g sugar
- Passion Fruit: 180cals, 16g sugar

Please allow for up to 3-4 business days for fulfillment by the retailer. Orders are only shipped out on business days. Depending on your location, orders will be delivered within 2-9 business days after shipment. From time to time, there may be some delays, so please email makku-ny@taprm.com if you have any questions.

Additionally, please allow for 2-3 days for the tracking link to populate when the retailer fulfills the order.

In many instances the order has been shipped from the retailer and the package is on its way; however, the tracking information is slower to populate.

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