Mioya Shuzo - Yuho Natural Yeast

Classifications

Junmai • Pure Rice Sake
Muroka • No charcoal filtration
Nama • Unpasteurised
Genshu • Undiluted
Kimoto • Labour-intensive old starter method

Specifications

Rice: Gohyakumangoku (koji), Noto Hikari (kake)
Yeast: Natural
Alcohol: 17%
Polish rate: 62%
Format: 720ml

On the Noto Peninsula, Hakui City is known for UFO sightings—and for a brewery that rose from the brink to become a benchmark for artisanal sake. This Yuho (say: U-Fo), is their first to be brewed using natural yeasts—or as the Mioya teams puts it, unidentified flying yeasts.

What you can expect:

Rich, fermenty, chestnuty character with a big mouthfeel. Don’t be mistaken by the playful label - this is one of the best.