Soju, beer and a blend of your own

Soju is a Korean spirit available in several styles, from familiar diluted soju to traditional distilled varieties. If it is new to you, our What Is Soju? guide explains the differences.

For somaek, your choice of soju, beer and proportions shapes the finished drink. Start with flavors you already enjoy and a small pour as you explore the combination.

Is there a perfect somaek ratio?

A commonly cited ratio is 3 parts soju to 7 parts beer. But ratios vary, and the mix can be adjusted to taste. There is no need to treat one proportion as a rule for every glass.

Large Somaek’s signature format pairs up to 4 US fluid ounces of soju with a standard 12-fluid-ounce beer in a 16 oz glass. At the full 4 oz + 12 oz pour, that is a 1:3 ratio, or 25% soju and 75% beer by liquid volume. It is our large-format design concept, rather than a claim that every Korean drinks somaek this way.

Those percentages describe the ingredients’ volumes—not the drink’s alcohol percentage. The finished strength depends on the alcohol content of both beverages.

How to mix somaek simply

1. Start with chilled soju, beer and a clean glass.
2. Measure a small amount of soju and add beer in your chosen proportion.
3. Leave space for foam and gently stir with a spoon. There is no need to strike the glass.
4. Sip, consider the balance and adjust your next pour to your preference.

You can scale the proportions down; a full 16 oz pour is optional.

Make room for conversation

For Large Somaek, the appeal begins with curiosity: discovering a flavor, learning a word, sharing food and finding something new to talk about. That is the feeling we want our designs to bring to the table.

Our somaek glasses bring the large-format concept together with designs that express your personality. Choose one that feels like you, whether you use it for somaek or another favorite beverage.

Enjoy at your own pace. Connection belongs at the table whether or not everyone chooses alcohol.

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