Sohomare Tokubetsu Honjozo Kimoto "Shogun's Choice" Matsuzaki Shuzo WORD: Stunning WINE: Brut Champagne

WORD: Stunning WINE: Brut Champagne BEER: Crisp Light Ales FOODS: Champagne fare

Sixth Generation Toji Ryunosuke Furudate purposely doesn’t give out technical specs

and is a great example of the brewing talent at Heiwa Shuzo

semi-thick

and very approachable sake with good acidity

Sohomare Tokubetsu Honjozo Kimoto "Shogun's Choice" Matsuzaki Shuzo WORD: Stunning WINE: Brut ChampagneThe nose on this traditionally made Kimoto (pole rammed) Honjozo is a very cool collection of green apple, pie crust, brioche, Asian pear, watermelon, lime, and a hint of cocoa aromas. Who likes drinkable sake? We do, and so do the excellent sake makers at Sohomare, who specially make sake using the Kimoto method to promote lactic acid and create an extra smoothness and elevated acidity in their brews. And in this case it is doubly "special" as