Shinbunshi 50
Shinbunshi 50
BREWERY | LOCATION
CHOCHIN SHUZO | AICHI
CLASSIFICATION
Junmai • Pure Rice Sake
Ginjo • Polished to 60% or less
Muroka • No charcoal filtration
Nama • Unpasteurised
Genshu • Undiluted
Established in 1868, Chochin Shuzo is situated in Tsushima City which is located at the westernmost point of Aichi Prefecture. The Kuromoto [Owner] & Toji [Master Brewer] at Chochin is Masayuki Kuwayama. ‘Shinbunshi’ means wrapped in newspaper and this refers to the distinctive packaging of the bottles. The Shinbunshi 50 is made utilising Hattan Nishiki from Hiroshima prefecture. A powerful and full bodied style that has a fragrant aromatic profile, fine acidic backbone and a complex bitterness on the finish.
YEAR: 2021
RICE TYPE: Hattan Nishiki
RICE POLISHING: 50%
ALCOHOL: 18%
YEAST STRAIN: #9
SERVE: Chilled
SIZE: 1800ml
STORAGE: Store Nama [unpasteurised] Sake in a cool dark place, trying to avoid direct sunlight.
HANDLING: Once opened the Chochin Shuzo ‘Shinbunshi 50’ will last well for at least 8 - 10 weeks, ideally in a refrigerator.
