What is referred to as “karakuchi” in sake, in the strictest sense, means not sweet at all—and in this case, the sugar content is literally zero, with absolutely no sweetness present. With a sake meter value of +20 and an alcohol content of 18%, the aroma is restrained and composed, making this unquestionably one of the driest and most intensely stimulating sakes currently in existence. Due to its powerful style, it is best paired with salt-forward dried snacks rather than delicate dishes. If the intensity feels too strong, enjoying it over ice offers a different and intriguing expression.
Created with the goal of producing “Japan’s driest sake,” this sake stands apart from the “Mansaku no Hana” lineup as a boldly distinctive expression. Adhering to the concept of “complete fermentation,” all sugars in the moromi are fully consumed down to zero before fermentation is finished, followed by immediate pasteurization after pressing, resulting in a truly hyper-dry sake with zero residual sugar.
Product Name: Hinomaru Tokubetsu Junmai Hyper Dry Hiire
Polishing Rate: 55%
Rice Type: Akita Sake Komachi
Alcohol: 18% Vol
Brewery Prefecture: Akita / Hinomaru Jozo Co., Ltd.
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