Nama Junmai Daiginjo Sake 'Catskills'

State: New York  • Brewery: Brooklyn Kura • Rice: Yamada Nishiki milled to 50%  • SMV: -2  • Acidity: 1.6 • ABV: 16% 

• Light bodied, delicate on the palate with aromas of white flower and green fruits
• Tasting Notes: With a fresh nose of tropical fruit and delicate citrus notes & a hint of vanilla. Finishes with well balanced acidity & smooth creaminess.
• Suggested Food Pairing: Pair with delicate whitefish, raw oysters with mignonette, or delightful pairing with freshly sliced fruit like cantelope and strawberries.

Named for the Catskills Mountains the source of Brooklyn Kura’s excellent water source, this is their take on the pinnacle of sake making, a highly polished “Daiginjo.” The nuanced flavors and delicate textures are difficult for even experienced brewers to achieve, this is an example bursting flavors of fresh fruit, a uniquely American take on the most expressive of sake styles!

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