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Yoshinogawa Aizu Yoshinogawa Karakuchi

Aizu Yoshinogawa Karakuchi is produced by Yoshinokawa Shuzō in Kitakata, Fukushima, an area of Aizu known for its long winters and cold brewing conditions. Production follows a slow winter brewing process carried out during the cold season.
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Colour / hue
Pale Yellow
Clarity
Clear
Faint nose of rice and grain with hints of green apple—mild and gentle approach, with a light-bodied, silky texture. On the palate, it is mild, with rice flavours present, a clear, dry profile, and moderate acidity. Because of its dry, straightforward character and moderate structure, it is suitable over a broad temperature range.

Chilled to cool (around 5–10 °C) for a clean, refreshing impression; room temperature if you prefer a slightly softer aroma and flavour;
lightly warm (ぬる燗, around 40–45 °C) or warmer can broaden the taste and soften dryness without overwhelming the profile. This flexibility matches how many dry, food-oriented sakes of similar style are treated, and warming is particularly common with dry Aizu region sake in Japan's colder months.

Aizu Yoshinogawa Karakuchi (会津 吉の川酒造 吉の川 辛口) Aizu Yoshinogawa Karakuchi (会津 吉の川酒造 吉の川 辛口)



Appearance: clear and lemon-green
Nose: clean and medium-
Aroma: rice, grain
Sweetness: slightly dry
Acidity: medium-
Umami: medium
Alcohol: medium
Body: light
Flavour intensity: medium
Flavour characteristics: rice, grain
Finish: medium, clean
Quality level: good
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