Summer Breeze
The cheerful junmai—trim, relaxed, expressive. Sawayaka’s easy drinkability makes it a good choice for both the home sake larder and the neighborhood izakaya. It’s a dry sake, but mildly so.
Uchigasaki Brewing Company
Miyagi Prefecture
Sake enthusiasts know just what to expect when they see a bottle with the Hoyo label on it. The sake inside will be graceful and charming, extending a demure welcome to the world of sake enjoyment. Regional rice strains, like “Manamusume” and “Kura no Hana,” lend themselves especially well to the brewery’s delicately nuanced brewing style.
Technical Specifications
Classification: Junmai
Rice variety: Manamusume
Yeast: Association No.901
Brewing method: Sokujo
65%
polishing ratio
15%
alcohol
1.5
acidity
-3.0
SMV
Serving recommendations
Hoyo’s effortless drinkability makes it a good match for simple, homestyle dishes that aren’t too rich or spicy. Best cold with sushi and sashimi, at room temperature for cooked dishes.
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