Usagi
Usagi
BREWERY | LOCATION
MIYAKO-BIJIN SHUZO | AWAJI-SHIMA
CLASSIFICATION
Junmai • Pure Rice Sake
Yamahai • Traditional yeast starter method
Muroka • No charcoal filtration
Nama • Unpasteurised
Genshu • Undiluted
Miyako-Bijin was established as a company in 1945, when 10 smaller breweries merged together to consolidate their brewing skills. Originally called Awaji Shuzo after the island where the brewery is located, it changed to Miyako-Bijin in 1959/1960. Today the brewery is led by Toji (Master Brewer) Kunihiro Yamauchi who is a talented young brewer who oversees the production of all the sake, Umeshu and liqueurs produced at Miyako Bijin.
A brand new product from Miyako Bijin, the Usagi is a natually fermented sake. Bold & flavourful with a rich deep complexity. A balanced round mouthfeel with intense spice and a fine acidic backbone.
YEAR: 2023
RICE TYPE: Table Rice
RICE POLISHING: 70%
ALCOHOL: 18%
YEAST STRAIN: Natural
SERVE: Chilled
SIZE: 720ml
STORAGE: Store Nama [unpasteurised] Sake in a cool dark place, trying to avoid direct sunlight.
HANDLING: Once opened the Miyako-Bijin 'Kumo no Miyako-Bijin' will last well for at least 8 - 10 weeks, ideally in a refrigerator.