Kurosawa “Junmai”
Nagano prefecture
Dive in to this rush of a sake
Kurosawa Brewing Company lays near the source of the great Chikuma river, and produces premium sake. True to the brand, this sake is silky smooth, full-bodied with a slight silver hue to match. Cool and clean, like a rushing river, pop out a bottle to bask in wonderful earthy flavors that go hand in hand with hearty meals. Definitely a must try, whether you’re just dipping your toes or diving in.
Characteristics
| Brand | Kurosawa |
| Brewery | Kurosawa Brewing Company |
| Category | Junmai |
| Subcategory | Kimoto |
| Taste Profile | Rich & Dry |
| Rice variety | Miyamanishiki |
| Yeast variety | N/A |
| Alcohol | 15.50% |
| RPR | 65% |
| SMV | 2 |
| Acidity | 1.8 |
Serving Temperature
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Region
Kurosawa is made in Nagano prefecture in the Chubu region.
Taste Metrics
Tasting Notes
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Wet Stone
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Earth
Recommended Pairing
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Meat
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Seafood
Kurosawa Brewing Company
Founded in 1858, Kurosawa Brewing Company has access to two underground wells fed by the Chikuma River. This water is soft and tasty, so much so that Kurosawa uses it for both brewing and to sell as mineral water. The brewers focus on the traditional kimoto method of brewing. They use this labor-intensive process to produce 60% of their sake. Despite the additional work and added time, Kurosawa finds this method their preferred way to get deep, full-bodied sake with rich flavor. Their sake is now being exported to the U.S., Germany, Australia, Malaysia and other countries!
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Welcome To Your Sake Journey!
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