Sotembo Gaiden Dry Junmai sake
想天坊 外伝 辛口純米酒Sotembo — Kawachu Shuzo, Niigata
A bold new expression of junmai from master brewer Nomizu (野水), who inherited the craft at age 33 from Go (郷), a leading Echigo toji.
Specifications
- Type
- Junmai Shu
- Rice
- Not disclosed
- Rice polishing ratio
- 65%
- Yeast
- Not disclosed
- Alcohol
- 16–17%
- Sake meter value
- +10
- Acidity
- 1.4
Flavor profile So-shu
So-shu — clean and light
The SMV of +10, acidity of 1.4, and the description of a light, clean, sharp finish point to restrained aroma, a light body, and low sweetness.
Estimated by AI from the published specifications and the brewery's description; your impression may differ.
About
Because this is a new challenge that departs from the conventional Sotembo, which is brewed in the Tanrei umakuchi style (light yet flavorful), we named it Gaiden, meaning side story. With a sake meter value (SMV) of +10.0, it is dry. However, we aimed to create a junmai sake that is more than simply dry, and we carefully brewed it, meticulously judging subtle points from raw material processing through to the timing of pasteurization. It has a light body and a clean, refreshing taste that does not tire the drinker. It has a crisp finish, so it does not get in the way of meals. The product is pasteurized twice to ensure quality control. Note: Gaiden Dry Junmai sake is a year-round, limited-quantity product. Because production volume is limited, sales are restricted to Yuragi Sotembo retailers.
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