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Daishichi Honjozo Karakuchi Kimoto

大七 本醸造 からくち 生酛

Daishichi — Daishichi Shuzo, Fukushima

The true pleasure of kimoto (traditional yeast-starter method) has always lain in its rich, traditionally dry character.

  • Kimoto

Specifications

Type
Honjozo
Rice
Not disclosed
Rice polishing ratio
65%
Yeast
Not disclosed
Alcohol
15%
Sake meter value
+7
Acidity
1.4

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Flavor profile Jun-shu

Juku-shuJun-shuSo-shuKun-shu
RestrainedAromatic
RichLight

Jun-shu — rich and umami-driven

DrySweet
LightFull

The kimoto honjozo has an SMV of +7 and acidity of 1.4, which point to a dry profile. The description cites body, umami and kire, so aroma is restrained, body is full, and sweetness is low.

Estimated by AI from the published specifications and the brewery's description; your impression may differ.

About

Dry sake made in the usual way can easily turn thin and sharp. Made by the kimoto (traditional yeast-starter method), however, this dry sake gains a solid body and combines a clean finish with umami, making it a fine sake that connoisseurs appreciate.

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