Jozen “White”
Niigata prefecture
Dry and delightful
The series name “Jozen” comes from Chinese philosopher Laozi’s saying about how water benefits all things and doesn’t compete, yet has the ultimate power for steady change and strength. Jozen “White” perfectly expresses this philosophy using extremely pristine, untreated snowmelt water for brewing that has been naturally filtered in the soil over 50 years. Soft and gentle yet light and dry, this sake is true to the Niigata style.
Characteristics
| Brand | Jozen |
| Brewery | Shirataki Brewing Company |
| Category | Junmai Ginjo |
| Subcategory | N/A |
| Taste Profile | Light & Dry |
| Rice variety | Gohyakumangoku |
| Yeast variety | Association No. 1801, Association No. 901 |
| Alcohol | 14.50% |
| RPR | 60% |
| SMV | 5 |
| Acidity | 1.3 |
Serving Temperature
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Region
Jozen is made in Niigata prefecture in the Hokuriku region.
Taste Metrics
Tasting Notes
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Apple
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Pear
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Banana
Recommended Pairing
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Sushi/Sashimi
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Seafood
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Fruits
Shirataki Brewing Company
Shirataki Brewing Company was founded in 1855 in Yuzawa, on a historic road that connects Echigo (current day Niigata prefecture) to Edo (current day Tokyo). Niigata is known as the prefecture with the most sake breweries, and is blessed with pure snowmelt water from the...
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