The Pioneer of Sake Brewing with Flower Yeast • Tenju

What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the words ‘Akita Prefecture’? Is it Akita Inu? Or Akita Bijin? Situated in northeastern Japan, Akita Prefecture is the home of Akita Inu and is famous for its rice farming and sake brewing industries. Two-thirds of the breweries in Akita have been around for a century, of which Ohi’s family Tenju Shuzo is a significant player in the industry and a pioneer in brewing sakes with flower yeast.

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Tasting note:

• Tenju Shuzo starts brewing by the Kimoto method since 2015. This sake aged for 2 years, resulting in rich umami and balanced of sourness, match well with hot pot and served in room temperature or warm are recommended.

Food Pairing:

• Meat, grilled fish, hotpot.

Sake Rice: Japanese rice

Polishing: 65%

Sake Meter: +1

Acidity: 1.8

Alc %: 15%

*Under the law of Hong Kong, intoxicating liquor must not be sold or supplied to a minor in the course of business.

*根據香港法律，不得在業務過程中，向未成年人售賣或供應令人醺醉的酒類。

Store in cool dry place

*Photo for reference only.