Chokaisan, Junmai Daiginjo Sake

Brewery: Tenju Shuzo •  Prefecture: Akita • Rice: Miyama Nishiki milled to 50% • Yeast: Dianthus Flower ND-4 • Sake Meter Value: +1 • Acidity: 1.4 • ABV: 15.5%

• Round and smooth, gentle fruit elements such as strawberry and concord grape, a layer of candy-like mild sweetness
• Pairs well with: Shellfish, oysters, cheese, and fruit plates
• Serving Temp: Chilled

Tenju Shuzo is one of the first breweries to use yeast propagated from flowers in their sakes.  The current president Mr. Takeshi Ohi leads the Flower Yeast Research Group at Tokyo University of Agriculture. The influential brewing university is dedicated to promoting and researching flower yeasts. The Flower Yeast research group has developed more than ten varieties of flower yeast and organizes tasting sessions and seminars. Tenju’s signature Tenju Chokaisan Junmai Daiginjo is brewed with flower yeast ND-4 from dianthus flowers