Kinoene Junmai Ginjo Genshu Hiyaoroshi

The nose on this Fall draft single pasteurized seasonal sake is a bright collection of  green apple, peach, kiwi, cherry, pear, pineapple, apricot, lilac, lemon curd and grapefruit aromas. Made with local Gohyakumangoku rice and Yamadanishiki from Hyogo, this Genshu (undiluted) brew is refreshing, spritzy, bright, crisp, zesty, and lively with a quick uptick finish. Not a classic savory draft brew, but rather a bright and very ginjo-like fruity off-sweet sake that excels in a wine glass. Look for cooked pear, lychee, white peach, dried mango, Granny Smith, cucumber, daikon, melon candy, almond, maple syrup, and a caramel-like richness that pops with a frisky finish. WORD: Spritzy WINE: Zesty Reds/Crisp Whites BEER: Crisp Ales FOODS: Sushi, whitefish sashimi, tomato salad, seafood carpaccio, seafood salad, grilled sweetfish with salt, yakitori with salt, edamame, and steamed clams with sake. (2025)