Hakutsuru “Sayuri”
Hyogo prefecture
Delight your senses with this playful brew
“Sayuri” is a coarsely filtered sake in a cheerful bottle. The design and pink color of the bottle entices you to start sipping the moment you see it. Its creamy taste matches its creamy texture, and the natural smoothness is enhanced by the fruity and light strawberry aroma, which lifts the spirit like a sweet song. If you prefer lighter brews, don't miss the chance to give this one a try.
Characteristics
| Brand | Sayuri |
| Brewery | Hakutsuru Brewing Company |
| Category | Junmai |
| Subcategory | Nigori |
| Taste Profile | Rich & Sweet |
| Rice variety | Rice grown in Japan |
| Yeast variety | In-house |
| Alcohol | 12.5% |
| RPR | 70% |
| SMV | -11.0 |
| Acidity | 1.6 |
Serving Temperature
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Recommended
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Not Recommended
Region
Sayuri is made in Hyogo prefecture in the Kinki region.
Taste Metrics
Tasting Notes
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Cherry
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Cream
Recommended Pairing
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Meat
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Seafood
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Cheese
Hakutsuru Brewing Company
Hakutsuru Brewing Company was founded in 1743 in Nadagogo, an area with a Geographical Indication today. Using the blessings of the land and their exemplary pursuit of innovation, Hakutsuru has become one of the top-selling sake breweries in Japan. Whether it's doing deep research into water sources, building research facilities for proprietary yeast, or developing their own unique sake rice, this company goes above and beyond to be at the forefront of sake brewing. They’ve even expanded by becoming a major shareholder in Oregon’s craft sake brewery, SakeOne! All this makes Hakutsuru a brewery well worth checking out.
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