I Made World's Most Popular Liquor at Home.
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- Опубликовано: 18 май 2024
- Soju, a traditional Korean liquor, has been the best selling in the world for the past 15+ years. In this video, I will attempt to create soju from scratch at home using tools and ingredients that are easily accessible to us! I'm also going to cook some authentic Korean dinner to go with the home made liquor.
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00:00 Introduction
00:52 Making Rice for Makgeolli
02:28 What is 'Nuruk'?
05:17 How Does It Make Alcohol?
06:30 Fermenting My Makgeolli
08:47 Collecting Fermented Makgeolli
10:19 Makgeolli Tasting
12:07 Turning Makgeolli to Soju
14:16 Soju Tasting
15:49 Bossam Cooking Instruction
17:59 Bossam Mukbang
19:35 My Final Thoughts
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So happy to see so many people passionately sharing their knowledge in the comments. This is what internet is for! Thank you guys.
How do you know when the first batch(the methanol) is done and the second batch starts?
@@troylexing i believe with distillation theres a slight pause between the head(the first amount that he discraded) and the body the main part of the drink that he collected so distillers will keep track of the drip and decide accordingly
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Jimmy, mate, what happened to your soju. Did you see if it was okay to drink?
I think it turned pale because, If i remember correctly, normal commercial soju is diluted with water mixed with corn syrup. Basically a really, REALLY runny version of sugar syrup.
What those it tastes like
The reason it turned white when you added water was due to something known as "louche". It happens with things like absinthe or ouzo, and is totally fine. I would say though, with any distilling, you want to throw away the first 30% that comes out of the still, because thats where the bad stuff, like methanol, lives. The amount here wouldnt have hurt you, but you wouldve had a nasty hangover. You have to remember that distilling is concentrating, so all of the bad stuff from the makgeolli is concentrated into a much smaller amount. The methanol in the makgeolli is spread out across the entire batch, so you can drink a few bowls and wont get much, but distilling removes a lot of the water, so that methanol gets concentrated, so one shot of the soju would have the same amount of methanol as several glasses of makgeolli.
Oh okay! Maybe ill drink that soju that i bottled afterall. I also made a mistake of using the entire makgeolli. The correct thing is to wait for the particles to settle and only use the clear part of the makgeolli called 'cheongju'.
NRuss awesome info. Thanks, I am so going to make a batch of Makgeolli.. and may try the Soju. Use to make my own beer a few years ago.
Arab and Turks laughing while drinking 3arak(ouzo)
I'm not sure about this. Because the reason ouzo or absinthe gets cloudy when diluted, is the big amount of essential oils in it, which are not soluble in water. But rice has no essential oils (or has it?). It also could be lime in the water, because the alcohol lowers the amount of lime soluble in this mixture. I don't know what it is, but resting it in the fridge cold clear it up a bit.
@@jimmykimtv You could also run it through the still again (after diluting back to 20% before putting it in the still) and split it up into smaller "cuts" (or roughly equal volume collections). Then pick and choose the cuts that smell/taste good and recombine them into one collector and dilute back to 40% or so. There is a pretty good youtube channel called "Still It" which is all about distilling which is pretty interesting to watch.
The reason it turned cloudy is because the alcohol reacted with minerals in the water to form a precipitate. It is perfectly safe to drink. If you want it clear, you should have used distilled water.
I make makkoki, saki, wine, beer, and I distill liquor at home (have a degree in chemistry) and I have experienced the same cloudiness when I used spring water instead of distilled.
will that precipitate fall to the bottom eventually?
@@ADRIAN-zh4ti I don’t think so but I can’t be too sure. Whenever it happened to me, I just redistilled it to make it clear again. Only once, I let it sir for a few days but it was still cloudy.
@@adambono2591 cool. Thanks.
You should make destilations videos would be great..
yup always cut alcohol with distilled water if you want it to be clear. We do it when we cut 70-80% schnapps to more moderate 40-60%
similar to the Ouzo effect when you mix water with anise-based liquors like absinthe and ouzo en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ouzo_effect
Thank you guys so much for 50,000 subs! 100,000 next!
Jimmy I love your videos you're so underrated!! gl on 100,000!
trust me bro, 100k will be coming very soon!
Well deserved achievement! You'll grow more in the future, Trust the process
Do you play overwatch 😍 I barely noticed the hat in the backround
I just watched this video in 2024 and realizing how fast your youtube channel grew! You've been putting in the work Jimmy! I love your videos!
Jimmy seems like a nice person, with good humor and a great friend.
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We all admire Jimmy’s resourcefulness. Soju is South Korea’s most popular alcoholic beverages. We them a lot in Korean dramas and so on. It’s cool that he’s going step by step with this. It’s as if he’s also teaching us how to make it. Kudos to him and his hard work.
Found this video via the algorithm and now I'm binging all your videos. Love the presentation and amount of info you provide without making it too complicated. I am visiting Japan for a couple of months and South Korea is my next destination if all continues to go well. I can't wait!
Thanks for the videos!
My guy is producing quality videos and getting the views he deserves! Well played jimmy
Love these kind of vids from you! they are so wholesome and relaxing to watch.
i loved the vid, your humor never disappoints. Glad you and your friend got to enjoy such an amazing meal.
you have to make more food-related content, love your humor
this is such a good video! the music, dedication and most important, the way you genuinely loved making the makgeolli and soju makes me smile throughout the video! loved this educational stuff from you jimmy! keep it up!!!
Thank you!!! Hopefully the video didn't feel too long haha
@@jimmykimtv nooo honestly i didnt feel like 20mins. it was entertaining so time flies very fast too
@@jimmykimtv the way of your documentary makes it entertaining and enjoyable to watch! We don't mind if it's taking a while
I'm pretty sure since your ABV meter works off density, it could be a bit off due to the starch in the water.Running it through a britta filter first will probably work to clear it up and make the measurement more accurate. To be honest though i actually dont know how much the starch would throw off the reading. Try running a test on the rice water from the first rinse and see what it says. 21% abv is certainly on the high side as a lot of fermentation stops at like the ~15-17% range since thats when the ethanol builds to toxic levels and kills the yeast. Over-all great video, this is the first video from you ive seen and youve gained a sub!
21% sounds right; in this case most of the sugars aren't in water suspension to begin with, so it makes sense that the liquid produced at the end would be more concentrated than is typical for yeast to survive in.
@@masonohara8714 21% is extremely high. Most yeast stop before that, a more “wild” yeast like that from nuruk wouldn’t get to that high and not that fast
@@Joker-em6oz I agree that any more than 15% would be extremely high for most traditional brews, however this isn't a traditional brew. My theory is that the yeast continue to feed off of the sugar in the rice which isn't in the water. I don't know if that makes sense but since the yeast are not suspended in water, it makes sense to me that it would continue to produce alcohol until all of the fermentable sugar is gone in the rice that is not submerged in water
@@masonohara8714 I think it would make more sense for the readings to be doubled where the reader is measuring proof. If the nuruk yeast could reach 21% abv, it would take a longer fermenting time than it did. The rice used was also normal rice, not glutinous rice, which has less starch. Also the first round of distilling for the sake should have an abv of around 30% because that was a stripping run, which should drop us around 30%, not 70%
im not sure if that device even works for measuring abv.
I love the food and Korean content. It shows how unique Korea is.
Beautiful video jimmy, your editing is great. keep up the good work
Jimmy, this video was awesome. I loved seeing how happy you were doing this fun project and sharing the experience with a good friend. I laughed, learned, and was inspired to pursue similar little projects / make content, even if they seem challenging like this with keeping everything sanitized.
Now, I want to binge watch the rest of your channel. It’s been a long time since I’ve felt that way about a RUclips channel! I discovered you a while back with your Valorant content, and just now got to your IRL content. Very glad I did.
Hey Jimmy I'm glad everything worked out for you! Keep up the Korea content : >
I've got to be honest, this is, like, my first real experience seeing a Southeast Asian person go all-in on dry humor and sarcasm. I'm trippin' out. ALSO, great, informative video, wonderful makgeolli and soju being made, with excellent presentation!
I’m from Korea, so East Asian haha thank you Alan for your kind words
@@jimmykimtv Ah, sorry bruddah.
this looks so fun and accessible to make at home!!! 🤩
i also love love love that your friend from the first moving-in video is also here ;D he's such a bro!
Great video Jimmy! I never knew makgeolli was that simple to make. I hope you at least had fun making the "soju" even if didn't turn out that way you wanted. Looking forward to the next video!
I actually love watching your videos they are so fun and entertaining, absolutely love these food/ cooking videos, please keep making them!!
Another banger video. Man you sure are growing your channel! 10K subs since I last checked. Keep up the amazing content. LOVE YOUR VIDS
Thanks man!!
Really enjoyed watching this. Looking forward to seeing you make more Korean food and drinks
This is one freaking amazing video. Science , cooking , Korean learning all in one !!!!!!!!
Yes !! You have one new subscriber
Thank you so much
Uncle Jimmy! I just discovered your channel last week and I have binged watch all your videos! I loveeeee you so much! Your videos are just wholesome and you're my new fave youtuber! yey!
Your videos are like a warm hug on a rainy day. I really love it. Wishing you achieve 1M subs soon, you deserve it. Keep going.
this video inspired me to try and make makgeolli myself at home as well!! i’ll have to fine a place to order some nuruk first, but im so excited to try it out 😁
Wow. Just followed along with the Korean Fried Chicken you posted on your channel and damn... it was very good, especially the sauce. Now I will follow this and make some makgeolli rice wine to go along with the bossam you made. Love your channel, it introduces me into Korean food and makes me want to visit Korea so damn bad. Thanks for making these videos
Wow! I’m glad you tried it and the chicken turned out well
Such a good video Jimmy! I don't even drink alcohol, but you made everything so much fun!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it
I love your videos so much! You have a positive personality and a really fun sense of humor, you seem like a cool guy to get a beer with. I appreciate your content, and I hope you revisit making Soju!
Being an extremely picky eater -- especially with a lot of meats, seeing how you cooked the food it genuinely looks appetizing enough that I'd be willing to try it! Beautiful work
Glad to see this channel going strong
I must continue!
Loved the video! I didn't know the process of making Souju is very similar to the process of how moonshine is made. I'm sure you could classify Souju as a moonshine or maybe there is a term that covers both of those
When I visited my Korean friend in Seoul. We drank copious amount of soju and makgeolli too! This brings back great memories! Thanks for sharing your recipe. I must try this!
every time i watch K-drama i see the guys drinking 2-3 bottles of soju by themselves. is that even possible? it’s crazy strong. i’ve never had makgeolli and will definitely try it when i’m there next month! another great video Uncle Jimmy!
It's possible. I've done it before.(I don't recommended) But when celebrities claim that they drink over 10 bottles on TV, they're lying haha
If thats alot of ABV for you, wait till you hear of whiskey, vodka or rakia lol
That tracks, looking at the specs for Jinro soju, three bottles is about the same alcohol content as eight shots of whisky. That’s less than a lot of people drink at parties, and it’s spread over a longer time.
It's not crazy strong at all lol
I love soju! I’m moving to Daegu next year, and I look forward to enjoying some in an authentic Korean restaurant with some Army Base Stew. Do people prefer the plain, original flavor soju or the fruit-infused flavors? Because the grapefruit or peach flavors are pretty damn amazing!
Loved the video your also a good cook. And congrats on 50 k subscribers 🥳
Uncle jimmy! i really like your vids i just want to let you know keep uploading and dont stop we all support you
regardless the video is amazing! new subscriber 🤗
That was fun. We need to see a soju success video (or even another fail cause its entertaining either way)
Haha I think I'll try again after I make some money...
Grats on the 50k subs Jimmy! This vid was certainly interesting. Learned alot of diff things again.
THANKYOU JIMMY!!!! i was wondering how to make soju at home cuz it's hard to find in stores and you came in clutch!!
Soju is as underrated as so much Korean things, so it's really awesome to see more of the culture, food and everything being shared, and beloved by open-minded people around the world. 🌎
To measure alcohol content, you need to measure specific gravity before fermentation and after fermentation. The difference determines the amount of alcohol, since it is less dense than water. If your hydrometer (the floaty thing) is indicating alcohol content, it's making an assumption about the starting specific gravity that you might want to double-check. An ABV of 20% is a very well-performing yeast, but is in-line with some of the strains used for champagne and other high ABV wines and beers.
I am very curious about the nuruk! The process to make makgeolli seems very similar to sake, but sake uses a fungus (koji -- aspergillus oryzae) which generates enzymes to convert starch into sugar, which the yeast then ferment. Does nuruk contain enzymes directly, or is like sake's koji?
Also a reminder for my fellow countrymen that unlicensed distillation is still illegal in the United States, but makgeolli seems like it would fall under the same category as homebrewing sake which is generally fine.
Nuruk in fact is similar to koji, as far as I understand. I’ve seen people make their own nuruk with corn leaves and such to trigger fungal growth on the moist wheat cake.
Im really enjoying your channel it gives us many things to enjoy, with some great humour ❤
Quality content as always, can't wait for the next video jimmy!
I'd never heard of Nuruk before, thank you Jimmy for teaching me some new knowledge about brewing/distilling
Good stuff there. And great content. Keep on rockin'! 🤟
What a GREAT video! What a good teacher you are Uncle Jimmy! 😊
I've watched all your vídeos, and the worst part of them is when they end 🥺
Love your videos, keep going ❤️
I love seeing you cook such delicious looking food😋 The process of making Makgeolli was an amazing experience to watch ! Chef's kiss on this video Uncle Jimmy👌
Thank you! I put so much effort into this video T.T
We actually love you Jimmy, don't ever leave us!!
Got recommended this video suspiciously soon after talking to a friend about Soju. Definitely going to stick around, I like your style.
Really cool and informing video, looked like you had fun in the process. Very good video!
This is already so cool, but the cherry on top for me was your adorable overalls. Great video!
This was so fun, I love soju and all the different flavors but I have never tried 막걸리, maybe I should make it myself with the help of this video ☺️! More food content Jimmy ❤
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This video was amazing! I laughed alongside with you watching you try the 72% ABV Soju! Thanks for making this, very entertaining!
Saw a 20 min video and thought I'll just skip through but damn ended up watching it all. Keep it up bro
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Dude you never cease to amaze me and I'm not even talking about your Soju project! It was the meal you cooked just like a pro. Is there anything you can NOT do, like flying an airplane for example? It wouldn't even surprise me if you come up with such a video one day. 😁👍🏻
Very fun to watch! Keep up the good work!
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Wow. I loved every second of this video. It really makes me want to try!
Subscribed!
This randomly popped up on my feed. Loved it! I want to try make some Korean food some time now.
bro that makgeolli looks pretty tasty not gonna lie, never tried it but now I will definitely try to find some! great job, those stickers for the bottles make it look really professional haha
This has become one of my favorite channels. Your videos are great Uncle Jimmy! (Trynna comment on every video for the algorithm)
Thank you my friend!
I love your videos Jimmy. Thank you for the amazing content.
I was so excited to see how it turn out but I'll try the rice one for sure excited to make and drink love cooking building thanks foe the info video
I love this. In the last cooking section I was smiling the entire time 😊 I wish I had Samchon maekgeoli in my markets 😩
You have a good sense of humor in explaining things.
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Amazing demonstration! Enjoyed the whole video 🍻🥂
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First of all congratulation on 50k sub😇 another awesome video 🔥 I learn something new today will try it😁
So cool! Grats on 50k Jimmy!!!
I love the video! i want more Korean content like this in my life lol
Lol I love your humor. Makes this video interesting to watch.
Very interesting and put together, congratulations on the result. Cheers!
Top quality content as always this was so much fun to watch
I love this kind of videos it's so comforting to watch
Congrats on 50k!!🎉
hehe this was a fun video. I subscribed. Looking forward to seeing more content soon.
Jimmy! I subscribed! You got me! Love your videos man! Keep up the great job!
This looks fun keep up the great work Uncle Jimmy
Amazing video uncle Jimmy i couldnt stop smiling while u made it!!!
Watching this guy’s videos makes me want to just go to Korea and enjoy the culture. Happy, friendly vibes.
First video I've watched from your channel, I instantly subscribed
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Aye haven’t finished yet but excellent content as always, keep it up I really enjoy watching your videos! 🙆🏻♂️
Your humor in this made me chuckle well...
This was one of the most interesting videos Ive seen in a while! Loved watching the process, and would love to have a taste of Soju or Makgeolli. I am from Poland so most people here only drink vodka or beer lmao
This is true as someone from Poland I can confirm
Jimmy congrats on 50k😁 let's pass 100k soon🤩
SOON!
It's been so fun to watch ❤️
Found this the other day and watched all your vids! I'll see if I can find you when I'm next in Korea
This video is my first time discovering you. And I've already subscribed!
I love soju. It’s so smooth, so perfect.
Nice one again Jimmy can’t wait for the next one 🤙🏽