Suehiro “Gensai”
Fukushima prefecture
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Gensai has a scent like white flowers blossoming on a linden tree. The Yamadanishiki rice is polished down to a minute 35%, leading to the rich taste. The richness offsets the higher alcohol content. With both umami and sourness, Gensai is sure to awaken your taste buds. A good drink for big occasions.
Characteristics
Brand | Suehiro |
Brewery | Suehiro Brewing Company |
Category | Daiginjo |
Subcategory | N/A |
Taste Profile | Light & Dry |
Rice variety | Yamadanishiki |
Yeast variety | N/A |
Alcohol | 17.00% |
RPR | 35% |
SMV | 4 |
Acidity | 1.3 |
Serving Temperature
- Recommended
- Not Recommended
Region
Suehiro is made in Fukushima prefecture in the Tohoku region.
Taste Metrics
Tasting Notes
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Linden
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Flower
Recommended Pairing
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Sushi/Sashimi
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Seafood
Suehiro Brewing Company
Founded at the end of Edo era in 1850, the traditional wooden storefront designated as historical heritage of the prefecture has been protected by “onigawara” (the roof ornament shaped as a demon). They hang a large, round decoration made of fresh cedar leaves to announce freshly brewed sake every year. The color of the ornament changes to brown as time goes by, indicating the age of the sake they brewed. The local Mount Seaburi emerged from an eruption 1.8 million years ago, and the water that now flows through its natural limestone is delicate as silk. The brewery still has five active wells where this water flows. They have 100 contract local farmers with whom brewers work closely.
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