Wando's traditional liquor 'Jangbogo's Dream Bipa 14' has been selected as the representative traditional liquor for October by the Gwangju Metropolitan City.
The Gwangju Metropolitan City announced that 'Jangbogo's Dream Bipa 14', produced by Wando Gogeum Brewery, has been named the traditional liquor of the month for October.
Jangbogo's Dream Bipa 14 is a rice wine with an alcohol content of 14%, made from rice produced in Wando, homemade nuruk made using traditional methods, and loquat fruit extract. It is characterized by its use of no artificial additives, enhancing the natural smoothness of the rice with the unique aroma of loquat.
Notably, the use of loquat, a local agricultural product from Wando, stands out.
Loquat is difficult to cultivate, has limited growing regions, and is prone to browning, making it a challenging ingredient for brewing. Gogeum Brewery took these characteristics into account and spent three years developing the product.
The finished liquor features a subtle loquat aroma, with a balance of sweetness, acidity, and bitterness, allowing drinkers to experience the rich flavor typical of a 14% rice wine.
It can be enjoyed straight or on the rocks and pairs well with dishes such as chicken breast salad and grilled abalone, according to the Gwangju Metropolitan City.
The quality of the product has also been recognized. Jangbogo's Dream Bipa 14 received a liquor quality certification in 2024 and won an excellence award in the rice wine category at the 2025 Namdo Traditional Liquor Competition.
The selection of this month's traditional liquor aims to promote the competitiveness of traditional liquors made from locally produced agricultural products and to introduce consumers to unique regional liquors.
Park Sang-mi, a K-Food Distribution Division official at Gwangju Metropolitan City, stated, "Jangbogo's Dream Bipa 14 is a traditional liquor that highlights the characteristics of Wando rice and loquat. We will continue to promote distinctive traditional liquors made from local agricultural and marine products."
Meanwhile, Wando Gogeum Brewery has been developing the product for three years to incorporate the unique characteristics of loquat into the liquor. 'Jangbogo's Dream Bipa 14' aims to enhance the added value of local agricultural products while expanding its market as a traditional liquor with Wando's distinctiveness.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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