Aes Ars Culinaria · 2026
Gilsang 7days Apparatus Domesticae Fermentationis
- Praemium A' Design Award Aeneum 2026 in Ars Culinaria
- CLIENT: Geumpung Brewery
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 23,880
- Verification code B9BFEB3FF7 · Verify this award
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About Gilsang 7days Apparatus Domesticae Fermentationis
Gilsang 7days est apparatus domesticae fermentationis ad makgeolli conficiendum, potionem oryzae Coreanam traditam. Hic apparatus formulam e Sanga Yorok, libro culinario Coreano saeculi quinti decimi, in simplicem septem dierum processum accommodat. Puls praecocta et oryza vapore cocta in vasis obsignatis praebentur, una cum nuruk et panno colatorio, ita ut parva praeparatio requiratur. Sterilizatio alta temperatura securitatem et diuturnam conservationem sustinet. Involucrum e charta naturae amica confectum est, quae texturam veterum codicum refert, et signum impressum ad duces visuales pluribus linguis conectit.
About the Praemium A' Design Award Aeneum
Gilsang 7days Apparatus Domesticae Fermentationis victor est Praemii A' Design Award Aeneum, honoris multum aestimati formis egregiis, creandi ingenio, sollertia et acumine insignibus dati. Victores Aenei opera perita et mire creandi sunt, quae experientiam, imaginationem et solertiam auctorum suorum confirmant. Exspectatur Gilsang 7days Apparatus Domesticae Fermentationis rem multum aestimatam, admiratam et carissimam, notabiliter professionalem et novam fore. Haec forma Aeneo victa optimas consuetudines artis, scientiae, formandi rationis et technologiae amplectitur et in cura minutiarum excellit. Gilsang 7days Apparatus Domesticae Fermentationis necessitates egregie explet, cupiditates tangit, sensus capit et curiositatem allicit.
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- Unique Properties
- The Gilsang 7days Kit reinterprets the traditional recipe from Sanga Yorok into a modern home-brewing experience. Pre-cooked porridge and rice are provided in sealed containers, accompanied by nuruk and a straining cloth to minimize preparation. The packaging, crafted from eco-friendly paper with textures reminiscent of old manuscripts, incorporates a QR code offering multilingual guidance, reducing printed materials and supporting sustainability.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Package Size: 213mm × 92mm × 290mm
Package Material: Eco-friendly paper
Container Material: Polypropylene (PP)
Technical Features: High-temperature sterilization, long-term preservation - Tags
- Korean Heritage, DIY Makgeolli, Traditional Recipe, Food Kit, Cultural Experience
- Production Technology
- The packaging uses eco-friendly paper materials with minimal printing processes, replicating the tactile aesthetics of ancient manuscripts. High-temperature sterilization and sealed packaging ensure safety and long shelf life. A QR code links to multilingual video guides, reducing the need for printed manuals and supporting sustainability.
- Design Challenge
- The main challenge was to preserve authenticity while adapting the brewing process for modern consumers. By simplifying ingredient preparation and introducing sterilized sealed packaging along with QR-based guidance, the kit balances tradition with modern practicality, laying the foundation for wider cultural adoption of Makgeolli.
- Research
- The Gilsang 7days Kit simplifies traditional brewing, connecting cultural heritage with modern lifestyles. Pre-packaged ingredients and guided video tutorials allow anyone to craft Makgeolli with ease, fostering accessibility to Korean traditional liquor and contributing to cultural preservation.
- Inspiration
- This project draws inspiration from Sanga Yorok, a 15th-century Korean culinary text. It seeks to inherit the wisdom and craftsmanship of the past in a modern context, transforming the seemingly complex process of traditional liquor brewing into an accessible hobby. The aesthetics of ancient manuscripts are reflected in the design, while modern conveniences such as pre-prepared ingredients create a unique brewing experience that bridges past and present.
- Project Duration
- The project began at Geumpung Brewery in Ganghwa, Incheon, in March 2025, completed development in August 2025, and was first launched in September 2025. All production and operations take place at Geumpung Brewery.
- Operation Flow
- Over seven days, users complete simple steps to brew their own Makgeolli:
Day 1: Mix porridge and nuruk to begin fermentation
Day 2: Add steamed rice to accelerate fermentation
Day 7: Strain with cloth, dilute with water, and enjoy
Step-by-step video guides accessible via QR code ensure even beginners can enjoy an authentic brewing experience. - Image Credits
- Image: Photographer White, Gilsang 7days, 2025.
