Kappa Honjozo Dry
かっぱ 本醸造 辛口Kappa — Yonetsuru Shuzo, Yamagata
For those seeking a drier sake. The label art is by Ogawa Usen, the painter renowned for his kappa (water sprite) pictures.
Specifications
- Type
- Honjozo
- Rice
- Not disclosed
- Rice polishing ratio
- 65%
- Yeast
- Not disclosed
- Alcohol
- 15%
- Sake meter value
- +6
- Acidity
- 1.3
Flavor profile So-shu
So-shu — clean and light
The SMV of +6, low acidity of 1.3, 65% polishing and the brewery's description of a crisp, light, clean finish point to a dry, restrained honjozo. This places it in the so quadrant with low aroma, light body and little sweetness.
Estimated by AI from the published specifications and the brewery's description; your impression may differ.
About
A full-fledged dry honjozo with a crisp, light character and a clean finish. Its lightness pairs well with a wide range of dishes, and it shows particularly good harmony with delicate ingredients and lightly seasoned foods. It can be enjoyed at a range of temperatures, from chilled to warmed (kan).
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