Chimaek
Term from the Brauwerkstatt brewing glossary, category “History and beer culture”.
Explanation
Korean for fried chicken (“chikin”) and beer (“maekju”) – one of the most popular combinations in South Korea, with its own festival in Daegu.
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What is “chimaek” in South Korea?
- A Korean wheat beer
- Beer with a shot of soju
- Fried chicken with beer
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Correct: Fried chicken with beer. Chimaek combines “chikin” and “maekju”, the Korean word for beer. Beer with soju is called “somaek”.
In which country is “Daegu”?
- China
- New Zealand
- South Korea
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Correct: South Korea. Every summer the city celebrates the Chimaek Festival with fried chicken and beer.