Tatenokawa “Kyokugen”
Yamagata prefecture
For fine dining and kaiseki
Tatenokawa Brewing Company brews with expert precision. For this junmai daiginjo, they spend over a month polishing Yamadanishiki rice down to 8% of its original size. It’s brewed in small batches with meticulous monitoring of the temperature of the mash in increments of 0.1 degrees Celsius. “Kyokugen” balances umami with delicate fragrance, expansive mouthfeel and a lingering finish. It’s the ideal choice for kaiseki, fine dining and robust cheeses.
Characteristics
| Brand | Tatenokawa |
| Brewery | Tatenokawa Brewing Company |
| Category | Junmai Daiginjo |
| Subcategory | N/A |
| Taste Profile | Light & Sweet |
| Rice variety | Yamadanishiki |
| Yeast variety | Yamagata (KA), Association No. 1801 |
| Alcohol | 15.0% |
| RPR | 8% |
| SMV | -2.0 |
| Acidity | 1.2 |
Serving Temperature
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Region
Tatenokawa is made in Yamagata prefecture in the Tohoku region.
Taste Metrics
Tasting Notes
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Flower
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Pear
Recommended Pairing
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Cheese
Tatenokawa Brewing Company
Who would have thought that a sake brewery founded in 1832 would develop a cutting edge identity hundreds of years later? Tatenokawa’s ambition (achieving 1% rice polishing ratio) and global friendships (Foo Fighters and Phoenix) have gained much attention in the last two decades to go along with a deep respect for their traditional methods and unwavering quality. They even have a playful brand honoring a tabby cat that wandered into their brewery, whom they call Tatenyan. They are one of the few breweries that only produce junmai daiginjo, reaching fans globally with products that will ultimately impress you ultimately with their delicious flavor.
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Welcome To Your Sake Journey!
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What Is Sake?
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