How would you describe soju?

Soju tastes like sweeter vodka Whether it’s made with sweet potatoes, rice or another starch, all soju is on the sweeter side of spirits. This doesn’t mean it tastes like a sugar bomb; soju is still considered a neutral spirit. The sweetness is subtle and it’s usually described as buttery or malty.

What does soju feel like?

In general, soju resembles a low-alcohol, tasteless version of vodka, but it’s more viscous and a little sweeter. Soju is traditionally made from rice, but that changed during the Korean War, according to Bran Hill, a distiller at Van Brunt Stillhouse who makes a traditional soju in Brooklyn called Tokki.

What is taste of soju?

Soju has a clean, neutral taste. People often say that the taste reminds them of vodka, but most commercial soju sold today has a sweeter and less aggressive flavor than vodka. There is typically an astringency to the flavor, so you may notice a bitterness underneath the soju’s subtle sweetness.

What makes soju special?

Soju is a clear spirit that hails from Korea. It’s usually 20\% to 24\% alcohol by volume, which is very light when compared to vodka, which is typically 40\% ABV. Soju is very neutral in flavor, like vodka, but doesn’t come with the harsh alcoholic burn.

What does it mean when soju tastes bitter?

When soju turns bitter or sweet Produced in those familiar green bottles, soju is distilled from fermented grain (usually rice, wheat, or barley), and popular throughout the country thanks to its wide availability and low price.

What does it mean when soju is sweet?

The scene when Park Saeroyi first drinks soju with his father is a deeply emotional bonding moment. He’s just been expelled from school, but dad is proud that his son has made the difficult but ethical choice. Soju is sweet when you’re happy, says dad.

Is 4 shots of soju a lot?

So one bottle is a quiet night, two is a good buzz, three is loaded, and four bottles is comatose for all but the most hardcore alcoholic. Soju is clear, and colorless.

Why are soju bottles Green?

How is it made? Traditional soju is made from a blend of rice and grains. From the 1960s to the 1990s, using rice was banned in soju production because it was in such short supply, so sojus were made with other starches like sweet potatoes and wheat. Soju is known for its green bottles.

What is Korean soju?

Hah! Amateurs talk of shots. Koreans talk of bottles. Soju comes mainly in bottles about the size of American beer bottles: But it is about five or six times as strong in alcohol content. So one bottle is a quiet night, two is a good buzz, three is loaded, and four bottles is comatose for all but the most hardcore alcoholic.

How do you drink soju?

There are also a variety of flavored soju bottles one can get from almost any convenience store. Lastly, one of the most common ways to drink soju is in a mixed drink called 소맥 (Somaek – pronounced kind of like “So” + “mek”), which is generally a glass of Korean beer with about a shot of soju in it.

Does soju go bad?

Soju is a distilled beverage (unlike wine or beer that are only fermented) with higher alcoholic content and is basically liquor, so it should preserve well (i.e. it can’t really “spoil”) just like liquor does. Where can I buy soju in the United States?

What is soju and how much does it cost?

Soju is a drink that’s very popular in Korea, and people drink it every weekend. It’s even more popular than beer. In the USA and other foreign countries, most people like drinking beer and other strong drinks. Those are often more expensive. While soju is only around $4 per bottle in Korea, it’s incredibly cheap.