Junmai Kimoto Sake, Kurosawa

Brewery: Kurosawa Brewery • Prefecture: Nagano • Rice: Nagano grown rice milled to 65% • Sake Meter Value: +3 • Acidity: 1.7 • ABV: 15%

• Made in the high mountain region of Nagano from snow-melt water and locally grown rice milled to 65%.
• Premium Junmai grade sake made from just rice, water, yeast and koji.
• Traditional “kimoto” method that picks up ambient microbes from local environment, gives sake robust character and prominent acidity.
• Rustic flavor profile of black walnuts and cacao nibs.
• Serving chilled will keep the sake lean and acidic, gently heating to 100F or more will bring out sweetness and chocolate notes.

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