Koro “Junmai” Ryo
Kumamoto prefecture
Fruity junmai for summer fare
Using Kumamoto (Association No. 9) yeast, which this brewery/research facility first isolated in 1952, Kumamotoken Shuzokenkyusho has brewed a fruity summer junmai that pairs easily with meals. This limited-edition release opens with aromas of banana and apple. On the palate, it offers sweetness and acidity featuring notes of black cherry and citrus. Enjoy this sake chilled alongside light or vinegared dishes, such as white fish carpaccio or grilled chicken.
Pre-order important information
- Estimated delivery date: Mid July 2025
- Pre-order duration: by April 15
- Shipping: All items in your order, including regular items, will be shipped once pre-order items are released.
- Payment: Full payment is due at time of pre-order.
- Cancellation: All sales are final. In case of changes in stock availability, cancellation may occur, in which case a refund will be issued.
- FAQ: Please refer pre-order FAQ page for more details.
Characteristics
| Brand | Koro |
| Brewery | Kumamotoken Shuzokenkyusho |
| Category | Junmai |
| Subcategory | N/A |
| Taste Profile | Light & Dry |
| Rice variety | Shunyou, Hananishiki |
| Yeast variety | In-house (Kumamoto Yeast lineage) |
| Alcohol | 14.00% |
| RPR | 58% |
| SMV | -2 |
| Acidity | 1.4 |
Serving Temperature
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Region
Koro is made in Kumamoto prefecture in the Kyushu region.
Taste Metrics
Tasting Notes
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Banana
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Apple
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Cherry
Recommended Pairing
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Seafood
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Meat
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Sushi/Sashimi
Kumamotoken Shuzokenkyusho
Kumamotoken Shuzokenkyusho is both a prefectural research center and a brewery that makes the Koro sake brand. It was founded in 1909 when they were shifting from making the locally familiar red sake to making “seishu” (clear sake). In 1952, the researcher and founder Mr. Nojiro isolated Koro yeast (aka. Kumamoto yeast), which is distributed as Association No. 9 yeast by the Brewing Society of Japan and widely used as a reliable fermenter today. Their head of production oversees the research and brewing, contributing to raising the quality of sake making in Kumamoto prefecture.
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