Katsuyama “Ken”
Miyagi Prefecture
$58.00
The perfect pairing of bold and sweet
Katsuyama has it's roots in brewing sake for feudal lords, including a renowned samurai, Date Masamune. Now, the brewery's lord-worthy range of sake includes this expert Junmai Ginjo. It is slightly heavier and drier, which mixes to create a bold flavor, and just a hint of sweetness. Next time you're pouring a glass of the Katsuyama Ken remember to make a toast to the lords of old.CHARACTERISTICS
Category
Ginjo
Subcategory
N/A
Taste Profile
Rich & Dry
Alcohol
16.0%
RPR?
N/A
SMV?
+4.0
Acidity?
1.6
Values listed are at the time of production.
SERVING TEMPERATURE
Recommended
Not Recommended
REGION
Katsuyama is brewed in Miyagi Prefecture in the Tohoku region.
TASTE METRICS
TASTING NOTES
- Earth
- Sweet Rice
RECOMMENDED PAIRING
- Sushi/Sashimi
- Fish
Katsuyama Brewing Company
Katsuyama Brewing Company
Miyagi Prefecture
Established in 1688, Katsuyama is a sake brewery with traditions lasting well over three centuries. They were established to brew the upscale sake enjoyed exclusively by the feudal lords of the Sendai domain, which was founded by the Japan's most famous samurai/military commander Masamune Date. To this day, Katsuyama carries on his reputation and tradition of its origins as a brewery for the lords.
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