Sake specs
- Prefecture
- Niigata (新潟)
- Rice type
- Domestic rice (国産米)
- Polishing rate (semaibuai)
- 55%
- Alcohol content
- 15%
- SMV
- ＋2.0
- Acidity
- 1.1
Asahikawa Junmai Ginjō (朝日山 純米吟醸) is made of rice produced in Niigata Prefecture that was milled down to 55%. It has a clear, gentle aroma and a refreshing umami taste on the palate. It can be served cold or lukewarm to enjoy its aromatic qualities.
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About the brewery
- Brewery
- Asahi Shuzō
- Name in Japanese
- 朝日酒造
- Address
- 880-1 Asahi, Nagaoka, Niigata 949-5494
- Phone
- 0258-92-3181
- Website
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朝日酒造 | 「久保田」「朝日山」を醸す新潟の酒蔵
新潟県にある日本酒の酒蔵「朝日酒造」公式サイト。新潟の米と水を使って醸す「久保田」「朝日山」「越州」をはじめ、季節限定酒、酒造りのこだわり、お近くの販売店などをご紹介。
www.asahi-shuzo.co.jp
Asahi Shuzō is located in Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture. It was founded in 1830 by Hirasawa Kozaburo (平沢興三郎) under the name Kubotaya (久保田屋). The brewery was incorporated in 1920 as Asahi Sake Brewing Company (朝日酒造株式). Their most famous brand is Kubota (久保田), first released in 1985. Other brands are Esshū (越州), and Asahiyama (朝日山) as well as several seasonal sake.
