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Chuko Yamahai Junmai Shu

宙狐 山廃 純米酒

Chuko — Tanaka Shuzojo, Okayama

A junmai sake matured over a long period.

  • Yamahai

Specifications

Type
Junmai Shu
Rice
Not disclosed
Rice polishing ratio
60%
Yeast
Not disclosed
Alcohol
15.5%
Sake meter value
+4
Acidity
1.5

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Jun-shu — rich and umami-driven

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Yamahai brewing, long aging and 60% polishing point to a restrained aroma with a full, umami-rich body. SMV +4 and acidity 1.5 suggest moderate dryness, placing it in the jun (rich, restrained) type suited to warming.

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Brewed with a yamahai starter (a traditional method), its acidity brings out the umami. As autumn deepens, it becomes an ideal sake for warming (kan).

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