What is Glühweine? Glühwein, mulled wine, vin chaud, or spiced wine is an alcoholic drink made with red wine and mulled spices, which is often served at Christmas Markets. While it is usually made with red wine, I wouldn’t be too surprised to find mulled craft beer in Korea since Korea’s craft beers are its own art form. I haven’t found a mulled beer here yet, but I’ll keep looking. Our Relationship with Glühweine My husband lived in Heidelberg for 6 years before we met. During this time, his parents lived in Hohenfels, while working as civilians, after his father retired from the U.S. Air Force. He often fondly describes his experiences there and longs for the day that we can return as a family. I know he is not alone in his nostalgia. US Army and Glühweine Heidelberg was the headquarters for U.S. Army Europe from 1945 to 2013. The U.S. servicemen and women, and their families, who have been fascinated by the history and beauty of Heidelberg Castle, donned costumes for the annual Ball der Vampire, gone pub hopping on the Hauptstrasse, and admired the Gothic to Renaissance architecture, have all shared in the umwelten of Heidelberg. South Korea and Glühweine While Korea has its own interpretation of European customs and traditions, one need only visit the German Village in Namhae to see that Korea also has its own unique, long-standing history with Germany. Still, having experienced the magic of Christmas Markets, the winter is when my husband misses Heidelberg the most. For him, the holiday tradition of drinking glühwein in the cold brings him just a little closer to a place he once called home. Places You Can Sit and Sip Glühweine in Pyeongtaek In the meantime, if you live in or near Pyeongtaek, South Korean and you are craving glühwein, here are a few suggestions. Keep in mind, many more cafes and restaurants offer delicious, warm, spiced wines. This list will simply help you get started. The mulled wine tastes citrus-sweet. Also one of my favorite spots for a matcha latte and cake. Places You Can Bring A Bottle Glühweine Home The Wine Shop in the basement of AK Plaza next to the supermarket offers glühweine for home. Places to Find Glühweine in Seoul You may also find glühwein in many bars, cafes, and stores in Seoul, including Christmas Markets, though keep in mind Korea celebrates Christmas in its own way so leave your expectations at home. Wine & Nail 와인앤네일서울 송파구 가락로 183 1층http://naver.me/FHY92z7Q Vintage OMOK 빈티지오목서울 양천구 목동동로12길 38 2층http://naver.me/IG6cXbht Sit Pub and Cafe 앁서울 성동구 독서당로 230http://naver.me/IIqtXyyi Making Glühweine at Home OR make it at home. Tastes great without brandy as well for those who have a lower alcohol tolerance. How to Search for Glühweine in Korean If you would like to search across Korea for glühweine here are the Korean search terms you can use: 뱅 쇼(vin chaud) = 멀드 와인(mulled wine) = 글뤼바인(Gluhwein) Please remember that there are a variety of ways to Romanize English and German words. This means that there will also be different ways to spell vin chaud, mulled wine, and Gluhwein in Korean. LeaDan Yee, M.EdLeaDan Yee holds a Master’s in Education with a focus in Secondary Education and Teaching – Language Arts and Bachelor’s in Psychology, with a minor in Speech. As a Cultural Liaison and Content Creator at South of Seoul, Ms. Yee focuses on creating content for families interested in traveling and those with toddlers.  She is especially interested in opportunities to share her Native Hawaiian background and empower others to be cultural ambassadors. Prior to joining South of Seoul, LeaDan worked as a High School Speech Teacher and Adjunct Communications Professor. She specializes in Public Speaking, Argumentation and Debate, Team Management, and Event Planning.

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