Kurumazaka Yamahai Junmai
車坂 山廃純米Kurumazaka — Yoshimurahideo Shoten, Wakayama
Freshly pressed sake with rich flavor from yamahai (traditional starter method) brewing
Specifications
- Type
- Junmai Shu
- Rice
- Gohyakumangoku
- Rice polishing ratio
- 65%
- Yeast
- Kyokai No. 701
- Alcohol
- 18–19%
- Sake meter value
- +3
- Acidity
- 2.8
Flavor profile Juku-shu
Juku-shu — aromatic and full-bodied, including aged sake
The yamahai junmai design, with acidity of 2.8 and 18–19% alcohol, points to a full, umami-rich body, while banana and pear top notes give moderate aroma. SMV +3 and the high acidity keep sweetness restrained.
Estimated by AI from the published specifications and the brewery's description; your impression may differ.
About
It uses Kyokai No. 701 yeast, a classic strain, and opens with a sweet aroma of banana and European pear, followed by a refreshing scent with hints of honeysuckle and citrus. The rice used is entirely Gohyakumangoku. Though young, it has a substantial umami and lively acidity. Its firm structure, rich and full-bodied flavor, and aged character pair well with richly flavored dishes.
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