Nova Brewing "Eclipse" Junmai Daiginjo Muroka Nama Black Koji Shiboritate

The nose on this Los Angeles County craft sake is a cool collection of peach, citrus, vanilla, green apple, balsa wood, and steamed rice aromas. Made with premium Calrose rice milled to 50%, this craft made unpasteurized Junmai Daiginjo drinks like a brew made in Japan that is full in flavor and feelings. Rich, plump, semi-thick, round, and lively, this brew drinks smooth and bright, with a little tingle and a lot of goodness. Look for peach, green apple, pears in syrup, honeydew, herbal notes, and sweet rice flavors with a lot of umami dancing around. They use both black and yellow koji yeast, which pumps up the acidity to play with the gentle sweetness. A very cool craft Daiginjo sake using local rice and local technique that pairs well with food and good times. WORD: Smooth WINE: Beefy Reds/Plump Whites BEER: Edgy Ales FOODS: American sushi, crab, lobster, shrimp, fish tacos, tofu burgers, grilled chicken and fish.