Heiwa “Tsuruume” Yuzu
Wakayama prefecture
Mouth-puckering yuzu
With such cute branding, you almost expect this to be sweet, but the initial impact is so mouth-puckering sour, this yuzu sake will get you hooked. Locally grown yuzu juice and skin are all blended, then balanced with a sake base using very soft water, relying only on natural sweetness. It’s great for pairing with firm cheese, sweet and sour pork, and key lime pie.
Characteristics
| Brand | Heiwa |
| Brewery | Heiwa Brewing Company |
| Category | Other |
| Subcategory | Flavored |
| Taste Profile | Rich & Sweet |
| Rice variety | Table rice |
| Yeast variety | N/A |
| Alcohol | 7.00% |
| RPR | N/A |
| SMV | N/A |
| Acidity | N/A |
Serving Temperature
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Recommended
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Not Recommended
Region
Heiwa is made in Wakayama prefecture in the Kinki region.
Taste Metrics
Tasting Notes
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Yuzu
Recommended Pairing
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Meat
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Seafood
Heiwa Brewing Company
A sake-loving gentleman married into the Yamamoto family and established the brewery in 1928, on what was originally temple grounds. After the hiatus during World War II, the company was renamed Heiwa, meaning peace and harmony. When the current fourth-generation owner, Norimasa Yamamoto, came back...
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