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Kumezakura Minzoku no Sake
Sake degree -60, Acidity 15
CalcisCalcis is a Latin word meaning "lime" or "calcareous soil.
Calcis Minzoku no Sake Kimoto Hi-ire, produced by Kumezakura Sake Brewery in Tottori Prefecture, is a unique sake that takes advantage of the local climate. It is brewed using rice grown within a 3-kilometer radius of the brewery, and is made using the "kimoto" method of brewing without the addition of yeast. Fermentation is carried out by natural lactic acid bacteria, and while the alcohol content is low at 10 degrees, the taste is characterized by a complex interplay of sweet and sour, bitter, astringent, and acidic flavors.
Chalcys was originally released as nigori sake, but this "Hi-ire Sumi-shu" is a twice-hiked version of the top clear portion. It boasts an astonishing sake strength (-60) and acidity (15), giving it a unique flavor that cannot be found anywhere else.
Tomonari Miwa, the toji (master brewer) of Kumezakura Sake Brewery, says, "This is a sake of the tribe, which can only be made in this region," and pursues sake brewing that makes the most of its unique characteristics. The quantity is limited, so those interested should check it out as soon as possible. The price is 4,180 yen (tax included) for 1800 ml.
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