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Nanyo Jozo's "Hana-yoso" sake rice is "Hachitan-nishiki" Junmai Ginjo Unfiltered Nama-jyu
Hachitan-Nishiki" is an excellent sake rice with high sake brewing aptitude and relatively low price. Its large heart white relative to the grain size makes it easy to produce high quality koji. It is also a relatively fast-growing, early maturing (wasse) variety with a large yield. However, the large core white to grain ratio is also a disadvantage, as it tends to break up easily when milling.
It has a high aroma and a smooth, refreshing, light flavor that does not interfere with food, making it a good choice for a mid-meal drink.
The top aroma of this sake is mellow, with a pineapple-like sweet ginjo aroma rising gorgeously.
In the mouth, it has a fresh acidity with a gaseous sensation, and the sweet umami of the very rich rice expands greatly, creating a juicy, fruity flavor that spreads throughout the palate.
The characteristics of Hachitan-Nishiki are well expressed, with just the right amount of astringency and excellent balance.
Rice used: 100% Hachitan-Nishiki
Rice polishing ratio 55
Sake meter reading: +1?
Acidity 1.5
Alcohol content 16%.
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