Wakabotan “Hinohikari 50”
Oita prefecture
Undiluted deliciousness
This sake is undiluted and unfiltered, both choices made in order to preserve the freshest flavor possible. It is brewed from Hinohikari rice, which is actually table rice grown locally in the city of Usa in Oita prefecture. The resulting sake takes on a soft sweetness that is met with a balancing acidity. This fresh flavor won this sake gold at Fine Sake Awards four years in a row!
Characteristics
| Brand | Wakabotan |
| Brewery | Koku no Kura |
| Category | Junmai Ginjo |
| Subcategory | Genshu |
| Taste Profile | Light & Sweet |
| Rice variety | Hinohikari |
| Yeast variety | Association No. 1801, Association No. 9 (Kumamoto Yeast) |
| Alcohol | 14.5% |
| RPR | 50% |
| SMV | 0 |
| Acidity | 1.9 |
Serving Temperature
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Region
Wakabotan is made in Oita prefecture in the Kyushu region.
Taste Metrics
Tasting Notes
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Flower
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Apple
Recommended Pairing
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Sushi/Sashimi
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Cheese
Koku no Kura
This brewery was founded in 1958 and is owned by Sanwa Shurui. Their history began with sake brewing, and then expanded to include shochu, wine and liquor production. But they’ve vowed to keep their sake brewing tradition alive. Today, they brew a limited amount of sake in small tanks. Sanwa Shurui wants to familiarize visitors with their breweries and the culture of sake. So, at Koku no Kura, you can take a brewery tour and engage in a sake making experience. Their efforts to make sake and the sake making process something all can enjoy shows their dedication to the craft.
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Introduction
Welcome To Your Sake Journey!
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Lesson 1
What Is Sake?
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Lesson 2
What Is Sake Made of and How Is It Made?
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Lesson 3
What Is Rice Polishing Ratio?
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Lesson 4
Types of Sake
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Lesson 5
How To Store Sake
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How To Drink and Serve Sake
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Food Pairing Guide
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