The nose on this educational brew is an amazing collection of green apple, honeydew, pear, white grape, cotton candy, peach, and mint aromas. This really is the epitome of “Ginjo-Ka,” which is the very fragrant term for aromatic sake. Why educational? Well, it’s a very good representation sake of the brewing yeast called CEL-24 that was discovered in a prefecture that was known for making dry quaffable sake. So yes, this yeast actually makes semi-sweet sake that is loaded with apple, melon, finger lime, ripe pear, plum, cotton candy, rock sugar, and lemon flavors that dance on a clean, crisp, silky, bright, tingly, and juicy flow. Medium-bodied with a dash of astringency (shibumi), not only is this prototypical "Ginjo-Ka", this also happens to be an excellent representative of the Junmai Daiginjo category. WORD: CEL-24 WINE: Fruity Reds/Crisp Whites BEER: Clean Ales FOODS: Sushi, sashimi, cheese and fruit plates, light fare, shellfish, grilled chicken and fish, gentle pastas, citrus based dishes.
