Hananoka Junmai Ginjo Kikka
花の香 純米吟醸 菊花Hananoka — Hananoka Shuzo, Kumamoto
Hananoka, a year-round staple.
Specifications
- Type
- Junmai Ginjo
- Rice
- Not disclosed
- Rice polishing ratio
- 60%
- Yeast
- Kyokai No. 9
- Alcohol
- 16%
Flavor profile Kun-shu
Kun-shu — aromatic and light
The Kumamoto yeast 9 aroma and kimoto depth, with refreshing acidity and a sharp outline at 60% polishing and 16% alcohol, point to a fragrant profile with light-to-medium body and restrained sweetness.
Estimated by AI from the published specifications and the brewery's description; your impression may differ.
About
Pursuing the aroma that defines Hananoka using only Kumamoto No. 9 yeast, this sake took five years of work and was reborn as Kikka, brewed by the kimoto method (traditional yeast-starter method). Within the crisp character typical of Kumamoto Yeast, the depth of kimoto brewing and a refreshing acidity come together, and the sake carries a deep, autumn-like aroma on the palate.
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