Top 3 Breweries Tours in South Korea

1.Korean Brewery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $150Our pick

Walk from Bukchon Hanok Village to a family brewing workshop, where a 10th-generation artisan explains and pours makgeolli, yakju, and soju. Guides such as Veronica and Jay add local food and neighborhood context before leading you to an Insadong dinner of jeon, bossam, stew, and side dishes. The small group is limited to 12 people.

“We booked this tour as a private tour for the 5 of us. We were pleasantly surprised that the soju brewers place was in the Bukchon Hanok Village. Such a lovely, peaceful area to walk around in the evening. Our guide, Veronica, was friendly and knowledgeable. The dinner afterwards was delightful.”

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2.Makgeolli Brewing Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $75Best value

At The Sool Company in Hyehwa, local specialists such as Omar and Inji guide you through makgeolli’s history, tasting, rice washing, fermentation, and filtering. The 2.5-hour class ends with your choice of a brewing kit or makgeolli bottle, plus access to Korean drinks at the shop.

“Had a wonderful time with Omar, learning how to make makgeolli and then putting it into practice. He was a great instructor and took his time answering questions and giving us a great insight into makgeolli, how it’s made, and its importance in Korean culture. Highly recommended!”

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3.Learn and Craft Makgeolli in a Traditional Brewery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $80

Spend two hours at Baekusaeng Makgeolli in Seoul’s Ahyeon Market with founder and Korean alcohol sommelier Joe Kim. You’ll compare commercial and craft makgeolli, sample soju, learn the history and methods behind Korean rice wine, make your own batch, and take home a kit that yields about 1.5 liters.

“Super informative. Definitely a great class not a demonstration. Joe was incredibly engaging and a great teacher. A lot crowded into 2 hours. Totally absorbing and very educational.”

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