Jidai, Junmai Ginjo, Hayashi Honten Brewery, Gifu Prefecture, Sake (15%)
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Hayashi Honten Brewery
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Alcoholic beverages made from rice, are based on the fermentation of rice starch which converts to natural sugars and alcohol. Unlike the production of beer which utilises mashing to convert starch to sugars, the rice beverage making relies on action of acids or enzymes like amylase.
Rice-based beverages typically have a higher alcohol content, 18%–25% abv, than still wine (9%–15%), and a higher alcohol content than the standard beers (usually 4%–6%).
Sake (a Japanese rice-based brewed alcohol) is misleadingly referred to as Rice Wine, although unlike wine, in which alcohol is produced by fermenting sugar that is naturally present in grapes, sake is produced by means of a brewing process more akin to beer.
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Jidai is made using the traditional Yamahai method of starting fermentation, which gives it greater flavour intensity than if it were produced by more modern methods. With a 60% polishing ratio, Jidai is a ginjo sake; however, its rich, umami aromas signal that this is a more savoury style, well-rounded and creamy on the palate with an intensity of flavour that would make it suitable for serving warm. This is also delightful served lightly chilled as a match for roast chicken or flavourful fish dishes.
Catherine Owen, Wine & Spirits Advisor, Berry Bros. & Rudd (August 2023)
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