CHAE Fermentation Workshop

Join Our Fermentation Workshop with CHAE!

Curious about fermentation and bold new flavours? This hands-on masterclass with CHAE is the perfect introduction, whether you're a complete beginner or already a fermentation fan. As part of the Pidapipo & CHAE Makers Series, this workshop is a unique opportunity to learn directly from Jung Eun Chae, uncovering the craft behind her makgeolli, tasting our three limited edition Korean gelato cups and gaining a deeper understanding of the partnership behind Makers Series N0.01.⁠

In this immersive experience you will cover the basics of makgeolli, Korea’s traditional rice wine, including its cultural significance and key ingredients. You will then move into a guided and hands-on preparation to set up your own fermenting makgeolli to take home and then filter and bottle a fully fermented batch prepared by CHAE herself, leaving with your own finished bottle.

To finish, you will enjoy a guided tasting of three limited-edition Korean gelato flavours - Makgeolli, Watermelon Makgeolli, and Mugwort - with an inside look at the inspiration and creative process behind them.

On top of the practical fermentation knowledge and skills, you will leave with:

• A 3L glass jar containing the rice and nuruk mixture, which you will continue fermenting at home to produce your own finished makgeolli
• A 500ml bottle of finished makgeolli that you will produce during the workshop
• A tub of the three exclusive Korean gelato flavours: makgeolli, watermelon makgeolli and mugwort
• A copy of Pidapipo co-founder Lisa Valmorbida's cookbook Gelato Eight Days a Week

The workshop wraps up with a Q&A, giving you the chance to connect, ask questions, and deepen your understanding.

The class size is limited to 14 participants (ages 16+), ensuring an intimate experience.

Info: Introduction to the workshop with a brief overview of makgeolli, its cultural significance and explanation and preparation of key ingredients.

Info: First you will mix and set up your own fermenting makgeolli in a 3L glass jar which you will take home to continue developing. Then you will work with a fully fermented batch prepared by CHAE hersef to learn how to filter and bottle makgeolli, leaving with your own finished bottle.

Info: Enjoy the three limited editions flavours, learning how we transformed CHAE famous makgeolli and mugwort into Korean Gelato Cups. The range features:

Makgeolli combines milk-based gelato and CHAE’s traditional makgeolli and glutinous rice, finished with puffed sweet rice for texture.

Watermelon Makgeolli builds on this using CHAE’s house-fermented watermelon makgeolli, served alongside fresh Victorian watermelon for a bright, refreshing finish.

Mugwort is a standalone gelato made with the herbal ingredient often compared to matcha, paired with chocolate granita, chocolate cookie crumb and a crisp wafer.

Info: Wrap up of our fermentation workshop and Q&A with Chae

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