Rice: Miyamanishiki from Kurihara, Gin-no-Iroha
Rice Polishing Ratio:60
Alcohol content:17
Characteristics / Taste◇ KAWAGUCHI NATTO
This sake is a collaboration between a brewery and a natto shop in Kurihara City. Miyamanishiki grown in Kawaguchi Natto's own rice field and Gin no Iroha were used this year. It has a good balance of plenty of umami and acidity. Limited edition for fall.
Color is slightly yellowish
The aroma is clean and minty.
The sweetness of the rice comes to the fore,
Sourness follows.
The alcohol is strong and has the character of pure sake.
Shocking label. I asked about it and was told that it was made from rice harvested at Kawaguchi Natto and brewed at a sake brewery in Miyagi. There was also a Sasanishiki, but I chose the Miyamanishiki.
It was quite umami, with a mellow mouthfeel and a clean, dry finish. It is a heated sake, but it also has a carbonated flavor.
This sake is brewed from Miyamanishiki grown in Kawaguchi Natto's own rice fields, which are apparently famous in Miyagi Prefecture.
From the name, one might expect, or even slightly expect, the smell of natto (fermented soybeans), but the initial aroma is quite elegant.
The top aroma is very elegant, and the richness of Miyamanishiki can be tasted in the mouth.
The brewing water is soft and mild.
The sake has a sake strength of +6, but I felt it was too sweet. The final taste is a moderate bitterness and astringency.
Now I want to try the real thing, not sake. I would like to try the real Kawaguchi natto next time.
It is not so easy to find it living in western Japan.
Thank you very much for the food.