Chuncheon local mead brewery Meaderi Bongja said on the 30th that its "BeeWaltz Bochet" won the top prize in the Korea Wine & Spirits Awards, traditional liquors, other category. It is the second straight year, following last year (BeeWaltz).
"BeeWaltz Bochet" is a mead made with the bochet method, in which honey is heated and caramelized and then fermented. Compared with typical mead, it features a deeper color with layered aromas of caramel, toffee and a subtle smokiness.
Its smooth texture and balanced sweetness make it suitable for pairing with desserts, and it is designed so that consumers trying mead for the first time can enjoy it without hesitation.
Meaderi Bongja is a local craft brewery in Chuncheon, Gangwon, that produces honey based on beekeeping and uses it to make mead. Beyond simple product production, it also runs hands-on programs and tourism-linked content.
The flagship brand "BeeWaltz" was named after the "figure-eight dance" that bees perform to indicate the location of flowers. It carries the meaning that people gather around good ingredients and, within that, joy and experiences are connected.
Meaderi Bongja plans to pursue not only expansion of domestic distribution channels but also entry into overseas markets.