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Tatenokawa Tatenyan

楯野川 たてにゃん

Tatenokawa — Tatenokawa Shuzo, Yamagata

Inspired by the craftsmen, Tatenyan has resolved to master sake brewing. His aim: to become a toji representing Japan.

Specifications

Type
Junmai Daiginjo
Rice
Not disclosed
Rice polishing ratio
33%
Yeast
Not disclosed
Alcohol
15%
Sake meter value
-1
Acidity
1.3

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Flavor profile Kun-shu

Juku-shuJun-shuSo-shuKun-shu
RestrainedAromatic
RichLight

Kun-shu — aromatic and light

DrySweet
LightFull

A 33% polished junmai daiginjo points to a fragrant, ginjo-style aroma. An SMV of -1 and low acidity of 1.3 suggest a softly sweet, round palate, and 15% alcohol keeps the body light, placing it in the kun (aromatic, light) type.

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

About

The term toji (master brewer) refers to a craftsman of sake brewing who has acquired supreme skill. The tradition is said to stretch back more than 300 years, and today toji continue to work at sake breweries across the country. Inspired by the figure of these craftsmen, Tatenyan has finally made a firm resolve to master the craft of sake brewing and aim to become a toji representative of Japan. The road to becoming a toji is steep. Keep going, Tatenyan.

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