Shining Prince
With its distinctive taste of cedar, grass and citrus, “Genji” delivers a crisp and refreshing “cold sake” experience. Falls midway between robust junmai and refined ginjo sake expressions.
![Uchigasaki Brewing Company](https://worldsake.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/brewery-uchigasaki-01.jpg)
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Uchigasaki Brewing Company
Miyagi Prefecture
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Sake enthusiasts know just what to expect when they see a bottle with the Hoyo label on it. The sake inside will be graceful and charming, extending a demure welcome to the world of sake enjoyment. Regional rice strains, like “Manamusume” and “Kura no Hana,” lend themselves especially well to the brewery’s delicately nuanced brewing style.
![Hoyo “Genji” label](https://worldsake.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/label-hoyo-genji-02-282x300.jpg)
Technical Specifications
Classification: Junmai
Rice variety: Kura no Hana
Yeast: Miyagi, Association No.901
Brewing method: Sokujo
55%
polishing ratio
15%
alcohol
1.7
acidity
+4.0
SMV
Serving recommendations
Genji’s crispness and clean taste make it a great sake for sushi dining. Especially enjoyable with seared tuna or bonito and exotic vegetables like asparagus and artichoke. Refrigerate and serve chilled.
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