Description: This "essential" sake has a classic nose filled with young strawberry, kiwi, grains, and a hint of green bamboo. Sogen is a sake drinker's sake. It is quintessential in the sense that it captures the Junmai experience with incredible balance and subtle persimmon hints. There are shades of cucumber that produce a gentle semi-sweet flavor, but the finish is dry and quick. This is a professional Junmai.

One word to describe this sake brew: Fruity 

Food Pairings: Sushi & Sashimi, Grilled Fish, Light Pasta, Shellfish, Grilled Meats, BBQ & Skewers, Fried or Salty Dishes, Deep Pastas, Stews & Soups, Fare with Heavy Sauces, Game and Fowl, Salads, Grilled and Steamed Veggies, Tofu and Soba, Turkey, Ham and Game, Stuffing and Gravy, Fried and Mashed Potatoes, Hamburgers, Pizza, Sandwiches, Mac & Cheese

Taste profile: WINE: Big and bold reds/fat and fruity whites BEER: Ales and Pilsners

Brewery: Sogen Shuzou

Sake Type: Junmai

Bottle Size: 720ml

Founded: 1768

Prefecture: Ishikawa

Toji (Master Brewer): Sakaguchi

Ingredients: Ricetype: Yamadanishiki; Water: On-site well water; Yeast: Kyokai #14; No sulfites, no preservatives.

Seimaibuai (amount of rice left after milling): 55%

Alcohol Content: 15.50%

Sake Meter Value (the lower the sweeter, the higher the drier): +2

Sweet or dry: Semi-Dry

Body: Medium to Full

Acidity: 1.8

Amino acids: 1.3

Serving temp: Chilled, Slightly Chilled, Room Temperature, Warm, Hot