Yamagata Masamune Natsu no Junmai
山形正宗 夏ノ純米Yamagatamasamune — Mitobe Shuzo, Yamagata
A summer-only release known for its fireworks label.
Specifications
- Type
- Junmai Shu
- Rice
- Not disclosed
- Rice polishing ratio
- 60%
- Yeast
- Not disclosed
- Alcohol
- 16%
- Sake meter value
- +3
- Acidity
- 1.4
Flavor profile Jun-shu
Jun-shu — rich and umami-driven
The 60% polishing junmai has restrained aroma, and the brewery text stresses a solid, umami-rich profile. Acidity 1.4 and SMV +3 point to a full but moderately dry, mildly sweet impression, placing it in the jun quadrant.
Estimated by AI from the published specifications and the brewery's description; your impression may differ.
About
Even if you do not know Yamagata Masamune, you may have seen this label at an izakaya (Japanese pub). The choice of rice went through several twists and turns, but in the end we settled on Yamada Nishiki. With Gohyakumangoku, I felt the flavor came across as slightly too refined. Although this is a summer sake, we did not pursue refreshing crispness alone. We wanted to express a solid, substantial flavor. For that reason, we recommend enjoying it in a cool room with good food. In addition, the tanks shipped in early summer and those shipped in midsummer differ in flavor and alcohol content. Early-summer tanks have a fuller body with more umami. Midsummer tanks have a slightly lower alcohol content and are finished as a crisp, dry sake.
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