Kodama Chogetsu, Clear Moon Junmai Ginjo Sake

The lovely aroma of white spring flowers, grapefruit, and mango compliments the soft round, creamy mouthfeel. Medium-light in texture, the hints of anise and tropical fruit are accented by the freshness of the long, flavorful finish.

Best Served: Chilled. Also enjoyable at room temperature.
Food Pairing:  Sushi, tempura, grilled food, especially good with spicy food.

Rice: Akita Sake Komachi (55%)    
Yeast: Proprietary   
Acidity: 1.6
Water: n/a
SMV: +1
Alcohol: 15%  

The Kodama brewery was founded in 1879 in Katagami City, Akita Prefecture, at the foot of Mt. Taiheizan (Great Peaceful Mountain). Blessed with abundant high-quality sake rice & fresh clean mountain water, the generations have nurtured & developed renowned expertise in brewing sake. Kodama’s sake is known for its rich texture & complex umami taste. One of the secrets behind this is the unique creation of Moto (yeast starter) before main fermentation. Kodama has developed a modern, modified version of the traditional Kimoto method, known as the “Akita Kimoto Method,” to create a strong moto. The finished strong Moto made by this Akita Kimoto style is clean & well-suited to the cold Akita climate for slow & prolonged fermentations. These long fermentations at low temperatures create aromatic, elegant fragrance & complexity.