Kirei 'Hachiku' Nama Muroka Genshu Junmai Sake

Brewery: Kirei Shuzo • Prefecture: Hiroshima  • Rice: Shin Senbon milled to 70% •  Yeast: n/a  • Water: n/a • Sake Meter Value: 14 • Acidity: 3• ABV: 17%

• A perfect balance of high acid and strong umami.
• An intense amount of taste with high umami and sweetness with balancing acidity. Hachiku has a vibrant fruity fragrance and flavors of oxidized pear with a sweet intensity. The finish is dominated by refreshing acidity and an almost tannic grape-seed astringency.
• Pairs well with Foie Gras, apple, chocolate mousse.

Hachiku is made with a stunning 89% Koji and a five-stage fermentation process; resulting in high amounts of sweetness, umami, and acidity—all in perfect balance.