| Source | WBEZ |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Oct. 19, 2026, 9:01 a.m. |
| Last Updated | Oct. 19, 2026, 9:01 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.wbez.org/food-drink/2026/10/19/yido-makgeolli-brewery-chicago-peter-chung |
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Korea’s oldest alcoholic drink is now being brewed in Chicago.
Yido on the Near West Side specializes in brewing makgeolli, an unfiltered rice
wine that’s naturally fermented with a starter culture — similar to kombucha.
The drink is often described as being creamy, tart and sweet with fruity notes...