Mansaku no Hana Junmai Daiginjo (from Hinomaru Jozo in Akita Prefecture) is a masterclass in "sessionable luxury." While many Junmai Daiginjos are built to be "competition" sakes (high aroma, short finish), the Mansaku no Hana style is designed to be "Food Sake"—sturdy, umami-laden, and remarkably balanced.
Yeast Strain: In-house Yeast. Hinomaru Jozo uses proprietary strains to maintain their signature "gentle and clean" profile.
SMV (Sake Meter Value): ±0 to +1 (Perfectly balanced between sweet and dry).
Acidity: 1.4. This is the secret to its food-pairing success; it has just enough length and quick finish to refresh the palate without being tart.
The Nose: Very "modern" and bright. Dominant notes of green apple, pear, and fresh marshmallows.
Unlike "louder" Niigata sakes, the aroma here is described as "transparent" and "crystal clear."
The Palate: Silky and rounded. It features a great amount of of flavor—a Japanese term (fukurami) describing how the sake expands on the mid-palate with a creamy sweetness before tapering off.
The Finish: A subtle lactic/yogurt tang that is characteristic of Akita brewing (the "snowy" prefecture style).
- Brewery:
- Hinomaru
- Location:
- Akita
- Sake Rice Variety:
- Yamada Nishiki
- Style:
- Junmai Daiginjo
- Rice Polishing Ratio:
- 45%
- ABV:
- 16%
- Volume:
- 720ml
- Ingredients:
- Rice, Koji, Water
