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Kawatsuru “Crane of Paradise”
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Kawatsuru “Crane of Paradise”

Kagawa prefecture

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Juicy and nuanced

We love a juicy, nuanced sake that can proudly sit next to wine. It’s made with the king of sake rice, Yamadanishiki, in the land known for “tanuki” (raccoon dog). This sake is called “umakuchi junmai-shu” in Japan, which describe its umami-forward nature. The pairing suggestion of pizza with prosciutto/speck, or smoked salmon with cream cheese sounds absolutely delectable for the well-balanced, honest structure of this sake.

Characteristics

Brand Kawatsuru
Brewery Kawatsuru Brewing Company
Category Junmai
Subcategory N/A
Taste Profile Light & Dry
Rice variety Yamadanishiki
Yeast variety N/A
Alcohol 15.50%
RPR ? 65%
SMV ? 3
Acidity ? 1.3
Values listed are at the time of production.

Serving Temperature

The best serving temperature of Kawatsuru “Crane of Paradise” is cold (40-60°F).
  • Recommended
  • Not Recommended

Region

Kawatsuru “Crane of Paradise” - Kagawa prefecture

Kawatsuru is made in Kagawa prefecture in the Shikoku region.

Taste Metrics

Tasting Notes

  • Grapefruit

    Grapefruit

  • Mineral

    Mineral

Recommended Pairing

  • Seafood

    Seafood

  • Cheese

    Cheese

  • Fruits

    Fruits

Kawatsuru Brewing Company

“Kawa” means river, and “tsuru” means crane. Kawatsuru Brewing Company, founded in 1891, was named after a crane landed in the Saita River, a clear stream with abundant and clean water that flows behind the brewery. Their slogan is “Inspiring people with a heart as honest as a flowing river,” and we think the sixth president and brewmaster Yuichiro Kawahito’s smile says it all. His impressive resume includes graduating from Tokyo University of Agriculture, where he majored in fermentation science, and working at what is now the National Research Institute for Brewing, before returning to take over the family business.

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