Makgeoli Workshop

Makgeoli Workshop

Makgeoli Workshop


Master the Art of Korean Rice Wine: Hands-On Makgeolli Masterclass

Discover the craft of traditional Korean brewing. In this intimate, hands-on workshop, you will learn the living science of sool (Korean alcohol), kickstart your own batch that yields 2 liter of makgeolli using the classic single-stage method (Danyangju), and learn the full process and techniques so you can harvest your fresh, unpasteurized rice wine at home in 10 days!

That means your fresh makgeolli will be ready before Christmas and year-end fest. Are you ready to show off your own fizzy drink to family and friends? Read the workshop details below :-)

The program

Part 1: In the Studio — Start Your Batch:

  • Work hands-on with steamed rice (godubap), artisanal nuruk (culture), and water.

  • Learn the technique of kneading and aeration to activate wild enzymes and yeasts.

  • Inoculate and seal your own 4-liter fermentation vessel to take home.

Part 2: In the Studio – Live Extraction Demo & Tasting:

  • Watch a step-by-step extraction demonstration on a mature, house-fermented batch.

  • Learn how to read visual cues (settling, bubbling, clarity), separate raw concentrate (Wonju), and dilute to classic Makgeolli strength.

  • Enjoy a guided tasting of fresh, unfiltered house brews paired with savory Korean drinking snacks (anju).

    Part 3: At Home — Ferment & Harvest:

  • Take your jar home to manage the 7–10 day fermentation cycle using your step-by-step care sheet.

Details for upcoming workshop

Date & Time

  • Friday 5 February, 13.00 - 17.00

  • Saturday 6 February, 13.00 - 17.00


Location

  • Dorpsstraat 6 3611 AE Oud Zuilen

    Close to Utrecht Zuilen / Maarssen

    Close to Utrecht Zuilen / Maarssen

    Free parking in the village / Slot Zuylen

    Free parking in the village / Slot Zuylen

Price

  • €95 per person, including:

    • All raw ingredients (Korean rice, artisanal nuruk).

    • A printed fermentation care card

    • Guided tasting flight of raw house-brewed Makgeolli paired with Korean anju

    Optional to add a complete brewing kit for €25, including:

    • 3-liter glass fermentation vessel

    • Sanitary spray including industry standard sanitaizer

    • Brewbag

    • Funnel

    • Breathable cloth

    You are encouraged to bring your own equipment (a jar of 3 Liter or larger is essential)

    Optional to add: a complete brewing kit for €25, including:

    • 3-liter glass fermentation vessel

    • Sanitary spray including industry standard sanitaizer

    • Brewbag

    • Funnel

    • Breathable cloth

    You are encouraged to bring your own equipment (a jar of 3 Liter or larger is essential)

From the Creator of Our Sold-Out Korean Kimchi Masterclasses

While Makgeolli is our newest hands-on workshop, our approach to traditional Korean fermentation is trusted by dozens of home fermenters across the Netherlands. Here is what past participants say about learning the living craft of Korean fermentation with us:

Check out Kimchi Workshop

FAQs

FAQs - Mageolli Workshop

Not at all. The workshop covers everything from foundational fermentation science to tactile, step-by-step techniques. Beginners and experienced home fermenters alike will feel right at home.
You will leave with a 3-liter glass fermentation vessel filled with your freshly mixed rice wine batch.
A sturdy tote bag, backpack, or bike crate to safely carry your filled 3-liter glass brewing jar home upright. You can either buy brewing kit (3-liter glass jar, sanitary spary, brewbag etc). You're welcome to bring your own glass jar lat least 2 liter or larger).
Your batch will ferment at regular room temperature for 7 to 10 days. The daily maintenance takes less than a minute (a quick check and occasional swirl). During the workshop, you will see a live demonstration of how to strain and harvest a finished batch so you know exactly what to do.
Because ingredients are prepared specifically for each registered seat, up to 7 days before the session you you can cancle your booking for a same-value credit. After that, tickets are non-refundable, but you are welcome to transfer your spot to a friend.
Not at all. The workshop covers everything from foundational fermentation science to tactile, step-by-step techniques. Beginners and experienced home fermenters alike will feel right at home.
You will leave with a 3-liter glass fermentation vessel filled with your freshly mixed rice wine batch.
A sturdy tote bag, backpack, or bike crate to safely carry your filled 3-liter glass brewing jar home upright. You can either buy brewing kit (3-liter glass jar, sanitary spary, brewbag etc). You're welcome to bring your own glass jar lat least 2 liter or larger).
Your batch will ferment at regular room temperature for 7 to 10 days. The daily maintenance takes less than a minute (a quick check and occasional swirl). During the workshop, you will see a live demonstration of how to strain and harvest a finished batch so you know exactly what to do.
Because ingredients are prepared specifically for each registered seat, up to 7 days before the session you you can cancle your booking for a same-value credit. After that, tickets are non-refundable, but you are welcome to transfer your spot to a friend.

Happy ferment gang!