Hakutsuru “Shoun”
Hyogo prefecture
Perfection in a bottle
If you're looking for perfection in a bottle, you've found it. This Daiginjo reaches your nose with a blend of pear, apples, and peach. A delicious pear flavor graces your tongue and deepens the more you drink. The top grade "Yamada Nishiki" rice is creatively brewed to produce a complex sake you'd be proud to serve to any guest.
Characteristics
| Brand | Hakutsuru |
| Brewery | Hakutsuru Brewing Company |
| Category | Junmai Daiginjo |
| Subcategory | N/A |
| Taste Profile | Light & Dry |
| Rice variety | Yamadanishiki |
| Yeast variety | In-house |
| Alcohol | 15.50% |
| RPR | 50% |
| SMV | 2 |
| Acidity | 1.4 |
Serving Temperature
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Region
Hakutsuru is made in Hyogo prefecture in the Kinki region.
Taste Metrics
Tasting Notes
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Sweet Rice
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Peach
Recommended Pairing
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Seafood
Hakutsuru Brewing Company
Hakutsuru Brewing Company was founded in 1743 in Nadagogo, an area with a Geographical Indication today. Using the blessings of the land and their exemplary pursuit of innovation, Hakutsuru has become one of the top-selling sake breweries in Japan. Whether it's doing deep research into...
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Introduction
Welcome To Your Sake Journey!
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Lesson 1
What Is Sake?
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How To Store Sake
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Food Pairing Guide
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