How about a glass of beer with some Yukpo today?

Delicious Beer, Let's Enjoy It Even More Deliciously

After working out, one of my simple pleasures these days is having a glass of beer while watching a movie or reading a book. I usually drink it with crushed ramen or snacks as a side dish, but when it feels a bit lacking, I take out my secret weapon, jerky, from the cupboard. Today, for your happy solo drinking time, I want to introduce delicious jerkies that will enhance the taste of beer by 200%.

Wait! Curious about the nano-level comparative analysis of convenience store jerkies? Click here!

Jeju Seolseong Handon Jerky

As soon as I opened the packaging, a well-made ham aroma wafted out. Jeju Seolseong Handon's pork jerky was thicker and larger than I expected. It looks just like thick pork skin. What I liked most was the texture. It’s not hard; it’s soft yet quite chewy. The taste is also good. It feels like eating high-quality pork cooked to avoid any off-flavors, with a rich umami flavor. Although it is seasoned, it is not overly salty. However, compared to the jerky flavors we know, it is a bit greasy. I recommend pairing it with a beer that has strong carbonation and a refreshing feel.

John Cook Deli Meat Kabanos Snack

Polish-style semi-dried sausage Kabanos is also an excellent beer snack. It’s also my ‘favorite’ snack. John Cook Deli Meat’s Kabanos Snack is made by drying sausages smoked with oak wood. The sausage, about two finger joints in size, has a white powder on the surface caused by coagulated meat juice. The taste is saltier than expected. Along with the smoky aroma, there is a subtle spice flavor reminiscent of salami. Unlike the exterior, the inside is soft and moist, not greasy or heavy. It pairs very well with Budweiser Zero, which has a strong grain aroma, and the savory corn silk tea-flavored sparkling beer OMG.

Unlimit Plant-Based Protein Jerky Galbi Flavor

Unlimit, which offers plant-based meat products for a sustainable environment, made this jerky entirely from plant-based ingredients, unlike the two products introduced earlier. The taste differs somewhat from real jerky. It tastes like round soy meat from Chapagetti or Wang Ttukbaegi with galbi seasoning. The galbi seasoning flavor is strong, and the saltiness is somewhat intense. The texture is soft and chewy. Try pairing it with wheat beer that has a smooth throat feel and a subtle aroma.

Photo by Kim Bomi

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.