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Sakunohana Yamahai Honjozo

佐久乃花 山廃 本醸造

Sakunohana — Sakunohana Shuzo, Nagano

A Honjozo brewed by the yamahai method (traditional yeast-starter method).

  • Yamahai

Specifications

Type
Honjozo
Rice
Not disclosed
Rice polishing ratio
59%
Yeast
Not disclosed
Alcohol
14%
Sake meter value
+6
Acidity
1.6

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Flavor profile So-shu

Juku-shuJun-shuSo-shuKun-shu
RestrainedAromatic
RichLight

So-shu — clean and light

DrySweet
LightFull

The SMV of +6 and acidity of 1.6 point to a dry, moderately crisp profile, while yamahai brewing adds some savory body that is balanced by the light 14% alcohol and honjozo style. Aroma is restrained, placing this near the so (crisp, light) quadrant with a gentle, warm-friendly texture.

Estimated by AI from the published specifications and the brewery's description; your impression may differ.

About

With an alcohol content in the 14% range, this sake has depth of flavor while remaining light, and it is well suited to warming (kan).

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