May
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SAKE OF THE MONTH - NAGURAYAMA AIZU JIRUSHI

   Nagurayama Brewing Company is located in the Aizu region of Fukushima Prefecture, from antiquity a major brewing center, and has produced ginjo sake since 1973. Fukushima is one of Japan’s most bountiful regions, blessed with mountains, streams and rich farmlands. Nagurayama’s ginjo sakes reflect this abundance, with aromatic sakes whose most noticeable characteristics are their delicate sweetness and smooth drinkability.    Aizu Jirushi is well-balanced and easy to drink, from the historic brewing region of Aizu in the northern Tohoku region. Light and primly poised, with a touch of elegance that makes it perfect for everyday enjoyment. Primly poised, with a homespun natural grace.    This sake pairs well with your favorite izakaya dishes like Grilled Ika, Agedashi Tofu, Daikon Salad, Albacore or Katsuo Tataki. 

 

 SPEC SHEET 

Class: Futsu-shu 

Size: 720ml      

Brewery: Nagurayama Brewery 

Founded: 1918 

Prefecture: Fukushima 

Rice: Sake Brewing 

Rice Polishing Rate: 70% 

Yeast: Association No. 9  

Alcohol: 15%

Acidity: 1.2 

Amino AcicD: 1.4 

SMV: -1.0 

Serve Chilled

05/26/2026
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