Yamahai Zukuri

Yamahai Zukuri

Our master brewer's recommendation. Brewed in the yamahai style and aged over two summers.

Well-balanced acidity and a delightful contrast of a rich, mature flavor ending in a breathtakingly clean finish.

Name:		Yamahai Zukuri
Type:		Junmai Ginjo
Availability:		Release: September 8
Ingredients:		Rice, Water, Koji, Yeast
Rice:		Koji: Hitogokochi (Nagano Pref.) Fermentation: Miyama Nishiki (Nagano Pref.)
Milling rate:		55%
Yeast:		No. 7
Alcohol:		15% range
SMV:		pending release
Acidity:		pending release
Amino acidity:		pending release
Serving temperature:		Best warm (45C range); Good chilled (10C range)
Storage:		Cool, dark

Flavor & fragrance profile

Master brewer's comments

To make a good yamahai, you have to maintain a balancing act among a variety of micro-organisms. It's subtle and difficult work, but the pay-off is a full-bodied sake with real character that still closes off in a clean finish.

Food pairing suggestions

Fatty red meat sashimi, harvest dishes like stews & Japanese hotpot nabes, grilled meats and mushrooms.