Kitanonishiki Hoomon
北の錦 鳳紋Kitanonishiki — Kobayashi Shuzo, Hokkaido
The flagship label of Kitanonishiki
Specifications
- Type
- Honjozo
- Rice
- Not disclosed
- Rice polishing ratio
- 70%
- Yeast
- Unknown
- Alcohol
- 15%
- Sake meter value
- +2
- Acidity
- 1.8
Flavor profile Jun-shu
Jun-shu — rich and umami-driven
A 70% polishing ratio, acidity of 1.8, and the description's "slightly sweet, with acidity" point to restrained aroma and a full, rounded body. SMV +2 keeps the sweetness moderate.
Estimated by AI from the published specifications and the brewery's description; your impression may differ.
About
Featured in the film Tetsudoin (Railroad Man), starring Ken Takakura, this is the oldest label of Kobayashi Shuzo, a brand that has grown alongside the coal mines of Sorachi. A honjozo (sake with a small addition of brewer's alcohol) brewed with an emphasis on flavor. Slightly sweet, with a good amount of acidity, it can be enjoyed at any temperature: chilled, at room temperature, or warmed (kan). It is easy to pair with dishes such as yakitori (salt or tare sauce), grilled fish, grilled oysters, and simmered dishes.
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