Nanbu Bijin Gin Ginga Junmai Ginjo 720ml

Nanbu Bijin Gin Ginga Junmai Ginjo 720ml

£36.99

Size: 720ml   | ABV: 16%

In 3 words: Sweet, mineral & peppery

A real home-grown speciality brewed with local "Gin Ginga"rice, a yeast known as "Giovanni" as well as subsoil water from nearby Iwate Natural Park. Peach on the nose with refreshing cucumber and herb kick. Lively lime zest note gives it wild acidity and minerality, a touch of caramel / nutty notes brings a lingering peppery finish.

  • Grade: Junmai Ginjo

  • Brewery: Nanbu Bijin

  • Region: Iwate

  • Rice polishing: 50%

  • Awards: IWC Silver, 2017

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Product Details

Rice variety: Gin Ginga (local Iwate rice)

Sweet or dry: Medium-dry

Body: Medium to full

Acidity: 1.6

Sake Meter Value +3

Food Pairing: Sashimi, Steak, Yakitori, Cheese

Serving temp: Chilled to Room temperature

Dietary: No sulfites, no preservatives. vegetarian, vegan, kosher


The Brewery

Nanbu Bijin

Founded in 1902 in Ninohe city, Iwate, the original brewery, Kuji Shuzo, was named after founding Juji family and originally produced soy sauce.

At a glance:

  • Multi-award winning brewery and headline IWC 2017 winner

  • Use local, specially developed rice

  • Passionate about local area

  • Experiments with new technology