Soju yeast strains

Question

I want to figure out how to make my own soju. It seems easy enough, rice, nuruk and yeast.

The one thing I havent figured out is what yeast strain soju is made with and if it is commercially available.

Answer 1

This article from the IBD journal should help you get started on your hunt: Influence of yeast strains on the physicochemical characteristics, methanol and acetaldehyde profiles and volatile compounds for Korean rice distilled spirit

Here is the list of Yeasts tested in the paper:

• Lalvin Clos Dry yeast
• Lalvin Clos Dry yeast
• Lalvin Cy079 Dry yeast
• Lalvin DV10 Dry yeast
• Lalvin EC1118 Dry yeast
• Lalvin ICV D254 Dry yeast
• Lalvin D47 Dry yeast
• Lalvin R-HST Dry yeast
• Uvaferm BDX Dry yeast
• 4347 Liquid yeast
• La Parisienne Dry yeast