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This is "Snow Kayasha Yamahai Junmai" from Saiya Sake Brewery in Yurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture, Japan.
Snow Kayasha is named after the snowy landscape of Akita, where thatch-roofed houses are covered with snow.
The brewer, Saiya Shuzoten, has won more awards at the National New Sake Competition than any other sake brewer in Akita Prefecture, making it an unrivaled representative of Akita Prefecture.
The appearance is soft, with a slight yellowish tinge and a light veil of cloudiness.
The aroma is simple, with a hint of acidity and a sense of rice, typical of Yamahai.
In the mouth, it has a soft texture and spreads smoothly like water without much attack.
I imagined it would have the sourness of Yamahai and a unique malted rice flavor, but I did not detect any such peculiarities!
When I let it roll around in my mouth, the sweetness and umami that is typical of junmai also appeared, and the acidity that is typical of yamahai made it sharp.
It has no unpleasant peculiarities and goes down well. If you have any stereotypes or aversion to Yamahai, I highly recommend you to try it.
Thank you very much for your kindness.
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