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Tengumai “Junmai”
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Tengumai “Junmai”

Ishikawa prefecture

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A harmonious balance of flavor

“Tengu” refers to long-nosed goblins in Japanese folk-lore, and “tengumai” means goblin’s dance. This sake is a harmonious amber brew with a unique, almost mushroom-like scent to compliment its earthy tones, which calls up images of forests. With every sip, the more subtly you'll pick up on, from buttery tones to a walnut-like sensation. These unique flavors are superbly balanced, you might find yourself doing your own “tengumai” as you partake.

Characteristics

Brand Tengumai
Brewery Shata Brewing Company
Category Junmai
Subcategory Yamahai
Taste Profile Rich & Dry
Rice variety Gohyakumangoku
Yeast variety In-house
Alcohol 16.00%
RPR ? 60%
SMV ? 4
Acidity ? 1.9
Values listed are at the time of production.

Serving Temperature

The best serving temperature of Tengumai “Junmai” is cold (40-60°F), room temp (70°F), warm (85-115°F) or hot (120°F-).
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Region

Tengumai “Junmai” - Ishikawa prefecture

Tengumai is made in Ishikawa prefecture in the Hokuriku region.

Taste Metrics

Tasting Notes

  • Mushroom

    Mushroom

  • Butterscotch

    Butterscotch

  • Walnuts

    Walnuts

Recommended Pairing

  • Meat

    Meat

  • Seafood

    Seafood

Shata Brewing Company

Established in 1823, in the shadow of one of Japan’s largest volcanic mountains “Mt. Haku.” With the blessing of this dormant goddess (namely, her naturally filtered water) they brew exquisite sake. This brewery was established in 1823 by Shata Tauemon. He was so impressed by all the delicious sake he tasted during his long trip and he started a brewery of his own to make equally tasty sake in his hometown of Hakusan in Ishikawa Prefecture. Back then, the brewery was surrounded by a luxuriant forest where rustling leaves reminded him of dancing “Tengu”, a long-nose goblin of Japanese folklore, inspiring the name “Tengumai,” meaning “Tengu dance.”

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