Hokkomasamune 59 Jo
北光正宗 ５９醸Hokkomasamune — Kadoguchi Shuzoten, Nagano
A complete overhaul of every production stage, from rice washing and koji making to shubo and fermentation control. Breaking away entirely from traditional methods, it is the sake that completes Kadoguchi Shuzo's next-generation approach to brewing, a gokujo ("superb") sake.
Specifications
- Type
- Junmai Ginjo
- Rice
- Not disclosed
- Rice polishing ratio
- 59%
- Yeast
- Not disclosed
- Alcohol
- 15%
- Sake meter value
- +0
Flavor profile Kun-shu
Kun-shu — aromatic and light
A 59% polished junmai ginjo points to a fragrant profile, with SMV 0 suggesting a mid-level sweetness. At 15% alcohol, the body should read as moderately light with some roundness.
Estimated by AI from the published specifications and the brewery's description; your impression may differ.
About
Each year the 59 Jo members set a shared material and theme, and each member interprets it in their own way to brew a "59 Jo sake." This year, 2023, marks the group's ninth year. The shared theme is the same as in 2018: Kinmon Nishiki with a rice polishing ratio of 59%. The theme is "tokin" (promoted pawn). Just as a shogi fuhyo (pawn) grows into a gold (tokin), how has each sake grown and changed since 2018? Enjoy each member's own tokin-style 59 Jo sake.
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