Makgeolli Brewing Class

Overview

Available languages

Korean

English

French

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

The Sool Company is founded by Julia Mellor, the first non-Korean specialist in Korean traditional alcohol. We are all passionate sool enthusiasts and you will experience makgeolli like no other! Our education space is also a functional brewery and extensive bottle-shop curating alcohols from all over the country. Step into our world of sool and have an unforgettable experience!

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Learn to make your very own makgeolli with this entertaining and comprehensive makgeolli brewing class! Led by our local specialists, who have years of experience in the Korean alcohol industry, this class will take you through the fundamentals of brewing makgeolli with engaging, hands-on instruction. At our makgeolli brewery in Hyehwa, our experts will guide you through the different kinds of sool and fermentation techniques that make Korean alcohol truly special. You’ll then have the opportunity to sample some of our delicious, home-brewed makgeolli before you move on to the practical part and make your own! We take you from the very beginning stages of washing rice to the final filtering process, and make sure to equip you with all the knowledge you need to continue brewing makgeolli long after you leave. At the end of the class, you'll have the option to take home a kit with all the basic ingredients you'll need to recreate your own brew, or take away a bottle of makgeolli instead! We are a fully functional makgeolli brewery, so you can rest assured that you're learning from experts with hands-on experience in the craft.

Sample Menu

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Makgeolli Tasting

What‘s Included

A tasting of homebrewed makgeolli will be included in the class.

Options

Makgeolli Brewing Class

Reviews

5.00

21 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Making makgeolli is fun!
RH B,,Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
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!
Korean Traditional Diversity
O9111WNseank,,Jun 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fun class progress and various testing classes were really beneficial. If you are interested in Korean culture, I highly recommend it.
Memorable experience
sheepyard,,May 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a memorable experience with makgeolli making! Our teacher Omar was knowledgeable and fun! The team was very nice to accommodate our needs and helped us prepare a surprise birthday celebration for my husband which was impressive! Thanks so much!
Very experience for sool enjoyers
Anthony L,,Nov 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Omar was very friendly and great at explaining the brewing process. We also thoroughly enjoyed the various sool we were allowed to try through the tasting!
1000% reccomended
AdelleSoo,,Nov 7, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Loved how detailed inji was. N gave us a lot of testing. Detailed explanation, hand on trying. Amazing!
12/10 Sool Experience
656mariner,,Oct 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We booked this experience with my friend and had a great time with Inji at Sool preparing our first ever makgeolli. There was a bit of history, enough technical yet simple and clear instructions, preparation of the brew and alcohol tasting. And if you want to brew makgeolli again at home, you can buy nuruk (the wheat yeast ingredient needed for the drink) right there after the workshop. Definitely recommend if you like tasting new alcohol and would like to know how to make one yourself. 12 out of 10.
A hidden gem for those who brew... or enjoy the results.
mattoxb2024,,Jun 21, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I am a home brewer with over 20 years experience fermenting many things, but I have not yet learned about making makgeolli before today. This is going to be one of my favorite memories of my Korea Trip this summer. I got a tour of the history and theory of Makgeolli and soju, hands on experience making a batch from scratch, a generous tasting of craft Makgeolli and soju, and wonderful conversation with the host. Plus tons of recommendations for local micro breweries (Nano breweries?) My only complaint is now I know what soju is really supposed to taste like.... :)
Must do!
Beeinthesoup,,Apr 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I went to the beginners brewing class and it was so fun. We were a small group but I went solo, I really enjoy the ambience and love to taste several makgeolli and spot the differences. The teacher was very patient and responded aaaall my questions, highly recommended!
A great, hands-on, learning experience.
jamiebI755EQ,,Apr 18, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We thoroughly enjoyed our experience at the Makgeolli making class. Our hostess, Eunji, was extremely informative, sharing lots of history and cultural context that provides great insight into the unique nature of what Makgeolli is today. Because it was in English, it is certainly geared towards visitors and I look forward to applying what I learned to my next batch!
Fun time!
dmunassi,,Apr 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent class. Knowledgeable instructor who made it fun and carefree but had a lot of interesting info to teach. Fun group!