Uranagi
Uranagi
BREWERY | LOCATION
MUKAI SHUZO | KYOTO
CLASSIFICATION
Junmai • Pure Rice Sake
Yamahai • Traditional starter
Muroka • No charcoal filtration
Nama • Unpasteurised
Genshu • Undiluted
Mukai Shuzo is a tiny brewery with an exceptionally long history having been founded in 1754 and is still a family run business today. The current Toji [Master Brewer] is Kuniko Mukai who is the eldest daughter of the family. Kuniko was one of the first women Master Brewers in Japan at the young age of 22. She is an exceptionally creative brewer who makes sake that are unique to her style.
This sake is made with locally grown Koshi Hikari rice polished to just 80% remaining. A vibrant and fresh style with fruit-driven texture anda long fine finish.
YEAR: 2022
RICE TYPE: Koshi Hikari
RICE POLISHING: 80%
ALCOHOL: 17%
YEAST STRAIN: #6
SERVE: Chilled
SIZE: 720ml & 1800ml
STORAGE: Store Sake in a cool dark place, trying to avoid direct sunlight.
HANDLING: Once opened this Mukai 'Uranagi' will last well for at least 4 - 6 weeks. It can be kept in a cool place or a refrigerator.