Ozeki “Sakura Beauty 45”
Hyogo prefecture
Nectar of Nishinomiya
This junmai daiginjo is brewed with Yamadanishiki rice polished to 45%. The yeast used is Imazu Benikanzakura, a new type of cherry blossom yeast that was discovered in 2019 in Nishinomiya, Japan. This exclusive ingredient gives “Sakura Beauty 45” a mellow, delicate aroma and a honey-like sweetness that finishes dry. It’s elegant when chilled, but its notes of pear, apple and peach are most expressive at room temperature.
Characteristics
| Brand | Ozeki |
| Brewery | Ozeki |
| Category | Junmai Daiginjo |
| Subcategory | N/A |
| Taste Profile | Rich & Dry |
| Rice variety | Yamadanishiki |
| Yeast variety | Cherry Blossom yeast (Imazu Benikanzakura) |
| Alcohol | 15.0% |
| RPR | 45% |
| SMV | -12.0 |
| Acidity | 1.7 |
Serving Temperature
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Recommended
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Not Recommended
Region
Ozeki is made in Hyogo prefecture in the Kinki region.
Taste Metrics
Tasting Notes
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Pear
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Apple
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Peach
Recommended Pairing
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Aperitif
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Seafood
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Fruits
Ozeki
The founder, Chobei Osakaya, began brewing sake in the Nada region in Hyogo in 1711. It is one of the oldest and largest breweries in Japan. The name Ozeki is a high-ranking title in sumo wrestling. The champion’s title, Yokozuna, wasn’t adopted because they wanted...
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