Inasato Hatsushibori
稲里 初搾りInasato — Isokura Shuzo, Ibaraki
Fine bubbles fizz and spill over like a dream
Specifications
- Type
- Other
- Rice
- Not disclosed
- Rice polishing ratio
- 70%
- Yeast
- Not disclosed
- Alcohol
- 17%
Flavor profile Jun-shu
Jun-shu — rich and umami-driven
Unfiltered nama genshu at 17% with 70% polishing points to a rich, rice-forward body, while the gentle sparkle keeps it lively. No added sugar, but the nigori rice solids give a soft, mildly sweet impression with restrained aroma.
Estimated by AI from the published specifications and the brewery's description; your impression may differ.
About
Hatsushibori (the first pressing of each year's brewing, typically around mid-November) is a naturally sparkling, unfiltered nigori Nama Genshu with a lively, unripened character similar to moromi mid-fermentation. It contains no added sugar, and its fine carbonation comes from a secondary fermentation in the bottle, driven by the rice. Pressing at just the right density and effervescence takes a great deal of time and effort, which is why this batch is pressed first. As a namazake, it is most often served chilled, but surprisingly, it can also be enjoyed warmed (kan).
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