Sleeping Beauty
Pressed in March, stored ice-cold for two months, then kept cool until early fall, “Hiyaoroshi” acquires a patina of flavor depth while retaining its youthful freshness. Straightforward, clean, with just the right finish.
Prefecture
Nagano Prefecture
Region
Chubu
Miyasaka Brewing Company
Nagano Prefecture
Masumi is one of the great names of the sake world, admired throughout Japan for its unshakable down-to-earth reliability. The brewery where it is made was founded in 1662 in the town of Suwa, where a tradition of precision craftsmanship had led to the development of the silk spinning trade. Masumi achieved great prominence in 1946 with the discovery of a new yeast variety, “Nanago” or Association No. 7. With its gentle aroma and ease of use Nanago continues to be used by over half of the breweries in Japan.
Technical Specifications
Classification: Junmai Ginjo
Rice variety: Miyamanishiki, Yamadanishiki
Yeast: Masumi No.7 (proprietary)
Brewing method: Yamahai
55%
polishing ratio
15%
alcohol
1.8
acidity
+2.0
SMV
Serving recommendations
“Hiyaoroshi” goes especially well with grilled or pan-fried salmon. Good too with mushrooms, and fall vegetables cooked with miso.
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