Amabuki Honjozo Abelia Yeast 720ml
Amabuki Honjozo Abelia Yeast 720ml
Size: 720ml | ABV: 15%
In 3 words: A Unique Honjozo
Amabuki Tsurubara and Abelia Yeast Honjozo is a type of sake produced by the Amabuki Sake Brewery, known for their unique approach to sake-making. This particular sake combines the use of Tsurubara rice and Abelia yeast to create a distinctive flavor profile.
Tsurubara rice is a locally grown rice variety in Saga Prefecture, Japan, where the Amabuki brewery is located. The use of Tsurubara rice contributes to the character of the sake, as different rice varieties can impart different flavors and textures.
Abelia yeast is a special yeast strain used during the fermentation process. The yeast selection is an essential factor in sake production, as it greatly influences the aroma and flavour of the final product. The use of Abelia yeast adds complexity and unique characteristics to the sake.
Grade: Honjozo
Brewery: Amabuki
Region: Saga
Rice polishing: 65%
Product Details
Rice variety: Saga Biyori
Yeast: - Abelia, Climbing Rose.
Sweet or dry: Dry
Acidity: 1.4
Sake Meter Value +6
Amino Acid : 1.5
Food Pairing: Grilled sardines, vegetable tempura, gyoza or dumplings, rich ramen, katsu curry
Serving temp: Chilled to warm (25℃)
Dietary: No sulfites, no preservatives. vegetarian, vegan
The Brewery
Urakasumi
Urakasumi, located in the town of Shiogama, Miyagi prefecture, on Japan's North East coast, translates in English as “Misty Bay” (ura is “bay” and kasumi is “mist”), simply capturing its picturesque seaside surroundings.
At a glance:
195 year old, 13th generation family-run brewery
37 Gold Prizes in Annual Japan Sake Awards & won more Gold Prizes than any other sake producer in Japan.
Medalled every year in the London IWC (International Wine Challenge) since 2007
Painstakingly rebuilt after being devastated by the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011