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Hiran INFINITY∞2025
It is strange to say, "If you don't have Shinsei, just drink Hiran INFINITY," but this "2025" is quite similar to Shinsei.
According to the brewer, the lactic acid bacteria that were supposed to finish their role in the mother liquor survived to the yeast and continued lactic acid fermentation.
In the mouth, the impactful citrus and yogurt-like sweet and sour taste is pleasant, and it finishes with a fairly strong bitterness.
Of course, it is not enough to resemble Niimasa, and there is no need for other sake breweries to aim for Niimasa's taste, but it is interesting to see how similar they are, even if only by coincidence. The lack of wooden vat and the stronger acidity make the similarity ratio between this sake and Shinmasa about 80%. The low alcohol content of 12% may also be a factor.
It was very tasty and interesting to drink.
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