Izumibashi “Shirokoji” Junmai Ginjo
Kanagawa prefecture
A tale of two koji
“Shirokoji” refers to white koji, which is used in shochu production. By using white koji in tandem with the yellow koji typical of sake making, Izumibashi Brewing Company elevates the citric acid content of this sake, conjuring a pleasant tartness reminiscent of lemon and green apple. Combined with the umami from the yellow koji, this complex junmai ginjo offers a flavor profile that white wine lovers will find familiar and exciting.
Characteristics
Brand | Izumibashi |
Brewery | Izumibashi Brewing Company |
Category | Junmai Ginjo |
Subcategory | N/A |
Taste Profile | Rich & Sweet |
Rice variety | Yamadanishiki |
Yeast variety | Association No. 901 |
Alcohol | 15.0% |
RPR | 58% |
SMV | N/A |
Acidity | N/A |
Serving Temperature
- Recommended
- Not Recommended
Region
Izumibashi is made in Kanagawa prefecture in the Kanto region.
Taste Metrics
Tasting Notes
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Apple
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Lemon
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Flower
Recommended Pairing
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Seafood
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Veggies
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Meat
Izumibashi Brewing Company
Sake making at Izumibashi Brewing Company is all about commitment to natural and traditional processes. The current president, Yuichi Hashiba, is responsible for creating their dragonfly logo, expressing their philosophy to use safe, environmentally friendly rice growing methods to make sure the dragonfly can come back to the fields every year. Rarely you will find a sake brewery that is committed to growing all of their sake rice, polishing their rice in-house, and brewing it in the most labor-intensive, traditional ways, such as using the smallest batch called “koji buta,” and incorporating kimoto methods.
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