The aroma combines sweet notes of pear and ramune soda, creating a bright and inviting bouquet. On the palate, rich peach-like sweetness unfolds with a smooth, slightly viscous texture, yet it never feels overly heavy. During its youthful stage, vibrant acidity and a subtle touch of astringency tighten the finish, maintaining a sense of freshness and balance throughout. While it is already highly enjoyable for its clean sweetness and approachable charm, the brewery also recommends extended cold maturation for six months to one year. With time, the sake develops a denser, deeper, and more complex character, revealing an entirely different dimension of its personality.
This "Gekkou Sokujo Ver." is based on a traditional Sokujo yeast starter, yet incorporates a portion of the naturally lactic-acid-fermented "Gekkou" sake as brewing water. As a result, it represents an innovative fusion of Sokujo and Kimoto-inspired brewing elements, creating a flavor profile unlike any previous release in the series. The overall style remains true to Gekkou's hallmark approach to Kijoshu—richly sweet yet remarkably easy to drink—offering a harmonious balance of lusciousness and freshness.
Product Name: Koueigiku Gekkou Rendezvous
Polishing Rate: Undisclosed
Rice Type: Domestic Rice
Alcohol: 13% Vol
Brewery Prefecture: Saga, Koueigiku Shuzo Brewery Co., Ltd.
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