Nanbu Bijin Gin Ginga Junmai Ginjo 720ml
Nanbu Bijin Gin Ginga Junmai Ginjo 720ml
Size: 720ml | ABV: 16%
In 3 words: Sweet, mineral & peppery
A real home-grown speciality brewed with local "Gin Ginga"rice, a yeast known as "Giovanni" as well as subsoil water from nearby Iwate Natural Park. Peach on the nose with refreshing cucumber and herb kick. Lively lime zest note gives it wild acidity and minerality, a touch of caramel / nutty notes brings a lingering peppery finish.
Grade: Junmai Ginjo
Brewery: Nanbu Bijin
Region: Iwate
Rice polishing: 50%
Awards: IWC Silver, 2017
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Product Details
Rice variety: Gin Ginga (local Iwate rice)
Sweet or dry: Medium-dry
Body: Medium to full
Acidity: 1.6
Sake Meter Value +3
Food Pairing: Sashimi, Steak, Yakitori, Cheese
Serving temp: Chilled to Room temperature
Dietary: No sulfites, no preservatives. vegetarian, vegan, kosher
The Brewery
Nanbu Bijin
Founded in 1902 in Ninohe city, Iwate, the original brewery, Kuji Shuzo, was named after founding Juji family and originally produced soy sauce.
At a glance:
Multi-award winning brewery and headline IWC 2017 winner
Use local, specially developed rice
Passionate about local area
Experiments with new technology
