Mii no Kotobuki Hojo Biden "Pastoral Beauty" Yamahai Junmai Sake

The Hojo Biden Yamahai Junmai is a unique expression from a great Kyushu brewery, a bold sake designed to match the rich flavors of the local Fukuoka cuisine.  Brewed a touch sweeter than a common sake, the off dry flavor is balanced by a stronger alcohol presence of 16-17% and higher than average acid from the yamahai brewing process. The labor intensive and time consuming yamahai process also contributes a distinctive creaminess that leaps out.

Nose of honey, almonds and vanilla, and the sweetness and acid give it a depth and body to stand up to rich cuisine like grilled mackerel, miso marinated pork loin or spicy hot pot.

• Bold style meant to pair with rich local Kyushu cuisine
• Notes of honey, almonds and vanilla
• Yamada Nishiki rice milled to 70%