Jincheon Deoksan Brewery Co., Ltd. was founded in 1929 as Deoksan Brewery and is a historic company that has been brewing traditional liquors for four generations. Located in Jincheon, Chungbuk, it manufactures and sells traditional Korean liquors such as makgeolli and yakju. Notably, the brewery building is designated as National Registered Cultural Heritage No. 58, recognizing its historical value.

"Jincheon Deoksan Brewery Co., Ltd. strives to brew good traditional Korean liquors while contributing to the inheritance and development of traditional culture. The wooden brewery building, completed in 1930, was designated as National Registered Cultural Heritage No. 58 in 2003 and is managed by the Cultural Heritage Administration. It maintains an optimal fermentation environment using a unique architectural method that utilizes Baekdusan fir, cedar, loess, and rice husks. Using high-quality Jincheon rice, natural bedrock water from 150m underground, 12 kinds of medicinal herbs, and unique yeast strains settled in the brewery, it produces traditional liquors with a deep and clean taste. While adhering to the value of tradition, it is a strong small business leading the popularization and globalization of traditional liquors through product development with a modern sensibility and quality innovation."

Business Areas

• Traditional liquor production and nationwide distribution: It produces various traditional liquors such as Deoksan Saeng Makgeolli, Deoksan Yakju, and Cheonnyeon Oja-ju using high-quality Jincheon rice and natural bedrock water as main ingredients. The produced products are widely sold through large supermarkets, department stores, and online shopping malls nationwide, beyond regional distribution.
• Preservation and utilization of cultural heritage: It preserves the 1930 brewery building, designated as National Registered Cultural Heritage No. 58, and inherits traditional brewing methods and culture. Furthermore, it informs the public about its value as cultural heritage by being featured in mass media such as 'Sikgaek' and 'The Great Dae Jang Geum'.

Products

• Deoksan Saeng Makgeolli: A makgeolli with a harmonious balance of sweetness and crispness, made with wheat and rice, with an alcohol content of 6% that is easy to enjoy. It is sold at Hanaro Mart, Lotte Mart, etc.
• Deoksan Yakju: A yakju with an alcohol content of 11%, brewed using 80% domestic white rice and 12 kinds of medicinal herbs such as ginseng, Poria cocos, and goji berries. It has a deep and clean taste and is also used as a ceremonial liquor.
• Cheonnyeon Oja-ju: A yakju with an alcohol content of 13%, brewed with five kinds of medicinal herbs. It is one of the various yakju lineups produced by Deoksan Brewery.

Special Notes

• Nearly 100 years of history and tradition: Starting as Deoksan Brewery in 1929 and continuing the family business for four generations, it boasts nearly 100 years of history as a representative regional brewery in Korea. It continues the taste of tradition with brewing know-how and craftsmanship accumulated over many years.
• National Registered Cultural Heritage Brewery: The brewery building, constructed in 1930, is designated as National Registered Cultural Heritage No. 58, recognizing its architectural and historical value. This building naturally maintains an optimal environment for liquor fermentation through its unique structure utilizing rice husks and loess.
• High-quality ingredients and unique brewing technology: It produces traditional liquors with a deep and clean taste using Jincheon rice, which has won the Presidential Award three times, natural bedrock water from 150m underground, 12 kinds of medicinal herbs such as ginseng, and unique yeast strains settled in the brewery. The cold-maceration process, passed down through generations, reduces hangovers and enhances flavor.

Recruitment Information

• Main Hiring Positions: We mainly recruit employees for food processing production positions within the brewery.

💡 A Word from JobPloy
Jincheon Deoksan Brewery Co., Ltd. is a traditional brewery with nearly 100 years of history, producing makgeolli and yakju in a building designated as a National Registered Cultural Heritage. You will mainly perform duties in brewing and food processing production, and participate in the process of brewing liquor using traditional methods. As it is a small company, close cooperation with team members is important, and an attitude of working diligently with an understanding and interest in Korean traditional liquor culture is necessary.