Traditionally drank from bowls, Makgeolli could be mistaken milk left out for cats or leftover from cereal, however, despite it's appearance it is quite tasty and cheap hence its popularity with homeless Koreans, commonly seen drinking from the not-so-traditional plastic bottle.
It is made by fermenting a mixture of boiled rice, wheat and water and is traditionally known as a drink of rural farmers. As with anything once obscure it has now becoming trendy among rich city-kids who may drink it with a sarcastic "hey look at me, I'm rural...".
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When I was in Korea last year we tried some Makgeolli with our host and he told us it had certain healthy properties also. He showed us an article that said it was loaded with fiber, protein, B vitamins and also been proven to lower cholesterol levels. We also learned women often apply it to their skin to slow signs of aging. I found it to be rather sweet tasting and enjoyed it very much.
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