HIZIRIZM PROTOTYPE KIMOTO SHIBUKAWA GOHYAKUMANGOKU 70
HIZIRIZM PROTOTYPE KIMOTO SHIBUKAWA GOHYAKUMANGOKU 70
A limited-edition sake from Gunma, brewed using Tsuchida IDO yeast in the traditional Kimoto style! This slightly dry sake pairs excellently with meat dishes.
Crafted with Gohyakumangoku rice grown locally in Gunma Prefecture, this sake preserves the rich flavors of sake rice. Using an additive-free, all-natural Kimoto brewing process, it offers a pure and natural taste. Selected for its rare Tsuchida IDO yeast from Tsuchida Brewery, it releases a fresh and elegant ginjo aroma.
With a sake meter value of +5, it delivers a refreshing and crisp profile with a remarkable balance of sweetness and acidity.
Tasting Notes:
Upon opening, a rich ginjo fragrance fills the air. On the palate, it reveals a refreshing sweetness and a gentle acidity, ending with a clean and smooth finish.
This sake embodies the distinctive qualities of Hijiri Brewery while integrating the refined essence of Tsuchida Brewery, creating a balanced and nuanced flavor profile.
Recommendation:
This limited-edition collaboration between Hijiri Brewery and Tsuchida Brewery offers a unique tasting experience. The use of Gohyakumangoku rice enriches the taste, making it an exceptional choice for both savoring and collecting.
With its refreshing sweetness, pleasant acidity, and clean finish, it is highly recommended as a dining sake, particularly well-suited for pairing with meat dishes like steak.
YEAR | 2024 |
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AREA | Gunma |
BREWERY | Hijiri Shuzo |
SMV | 5.0 |
ACIDITY | 1.7 |
ABV | 15.8% |
RICE | Gohyakumangoku |
POLISH RATE | 70% |
GRADE | Junmai |
SPECIALITY | Nama , Genshu , Kimoto |
NOTE | - |
TASTE | Dry |
BODY | Medium |
AROMA | Fruit |
HIJIRI SHUZO
The term '聖の酒 seishu' (holy wine) refers to a clear and refined Sake, as celebrated by the ancient Manyoshu poem. The brewery started making this sacred Sake in the natural environment of the southwestern foothills of Mt. Akagi in the Upstream region, where fireflies dance amidst the lush greenery. For...
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