NIIGATA・Nagaoka city
Kubota hekijyu
くぼた へきじゅ ／ Kubota hekijyu
Junmai
Daiginjo
This junmai daiginjo has a deep flavor, which is attributed to the yamahai yeast starter, and a light nodogoshi (feeling on the throat). The sake's flavor profile is brought out the best when served lukewarm.
- Sake brewery
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朝日酒造株式会社
- ASAHI SHUZO -
Flavor profile
Recommended temperature
chilled
room temperature
Heated
Sake vessels
Use a sake cup with straight sides to enjoy the light and clean sake.
Food pairing
Enjoy the sake with dishes that have pronounced flavor and aroma, like grilled or seared dishes. It matches very well with salmon meuniere and seafood gratin.
Sake profile
| Prefecture | NIIGATA |
|---|---|
| Municipality | Nagaoka city |
| Type of sake | Junmai Daiginjo |
| Ingredients | rice , rice koji |
| Sake rice | Gohyakumangoku (五百万石) |
| Location of sake rice production | Niigata prefecture |
| brewing water | Takaramizu water (soft water) |
| Rice polishing ratio | 50% |
| Acl / Vol. | 15% |
| NihonshudoSake meter value | +2 |
| Flavor | Slightly dry |
Type of sake
Rice polishing ratio
50% or lower
Rice polishing ratio
60% or lower
Rice polishing ratio
70% or lower
Rice polishing ratio
80% or lower
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