Akabu “Junmai Ginjo”
Iwate prefecture
A mellow dream
The brewers wanted their junmai ginjo to hold more fruitiness than their standard junmai, and they hit their mark. A familiar and alluring white flower aroma twists with scents of apricot and apple before gracefully leading into flavors of similar caliber. All this yumminess is produced from Ginginga sake rice and local Iwate yeast, and even landed this brew with two gold medals at the International Wine Challenge in 2018 and 2019!
Characteristics
Brand | Akabu |
Brewery | Akabu Brewing Company |
Category | Junmai Ginjo |
Subcategory | N/A |
Taste Profile | Light & Sweet |
Rice variety | Ginginga |
Yeast variety | Iwate Yeast |
Alcohol | 15.00% |
RPR | 50% |
SMV | N/A |
Acidity | N/A |
Serving Temperature
- Recommended
- Not Recommended
Region
Akabu is made in Iwate prefecture in the Tohoku region.
Taste Metrics
Tasting Notes
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Apple
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Apricot
Recommended Pairing
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Seafood
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Sushi/Sashimi
Akabu Brewing Company
First established in 1896, Akabu Brewing Company is located in Morioka City, Iwate prefecture. This land is known for its chilly weather, which is fortunately also fantastic for sake brewing. The brewers make sake to suit the times, and do so with passion, love and guts. They aim to brew sake that represents the spirit of Iwate without compromise, something that can be passed down and enjoyed for ages to come. The brewers are generally of a younger age, but never forget their past by fusing traditional techniques with the latest microbial theory to brew top tier sake.
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Welcome To Your Sake Journey!
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