Hakuyou Brewery
Prefecture: Fukushima
Family: Oya
Brewer (Toji): The Ooki Brothers
Founded: 1879
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Fukushima Prefecture,
Japan 96-0905
About the Brewery
Hakuyou Brewery is located in Shirakawa, the heart of Fukushima. With only a three-person team, Owner Hiroo Ohya, and two “Brew Master” brothers, Hakuyou is among Japan’s smallest sake breweries. Within the aging Pre-Meiji structure continues a century-old tradition of brewing excellence where the focus is on creating beautiful, stylistically diverse Sake…. one thoughtful batch at a time.
The brewery actively partners with local farmers.
Hakuyou not only partners with local farmers to purchase rice for their Sakes, but they also assist with multiple elements of the farming with each of their partners.
Hakuyou Brewery Products
"Hakuyou"
White Sun
純米吟醸 白陽
Junmai Ginjo 純米吟醸
Hakuyou Brewery | Fukushima Prefecture
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One of Japan's smallest breweries and survivor of the 2011 Fukushima earthquake, their three-man crew is focused on small-batch sake of extremely high-quality and style. They are connected to Japan’s culinary scene, committed to learning and sharing with top chefs. Their dignified sake provide a sense of presence, impact and refinement.
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Body: Medium+
Sake Meter Value: +4
Serving Temp: Chilled | Cellar
Flavor Profile:
Smooth, lush, creamy rich texture, mild graininess, almond flower, layers of ripe peach and pear, razor-smooth finish with deep spicy warmthFood Pairings:
Ankimono Monkfish | Maine Lobster Rolls | Vegetarian Tempura | Simmered Daikon with Pork Miso Sauce -
Rice Type: Chiyo-Nishiki
Milling Rate: 55%
Yeast: # F-7
Alc by Vol: 16%
Water: Very Soft, Mountain Runoff into Abukama RiverAvailable Sizes: 300ml | 720ml | 1800ml
"Toryu"
Rising Dragon
特別純米 登龍
Tokubetsu Junmai 特別純米
Hakuyou Brewery | Fukushima Prefecture
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Hakuyou is among Japan’s smallest Sake breweriers. Today the Ohya family carries on the family tradition after more than a century. Now brewing small batches of stylish, awarding winning Sake Rising Dragon lives up to its name; offering richness on the palate and an immediate scent of wild sweet mash with a hint of dryness.
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Body: Medium
Sake Meter Value: +4
Serving Temp: Cellar | Room
Flavor Profile:
Aromas of apple, lychee, mango, melon and sweet mash with a long spicy finish.Food Pairings:
Pork Shrimp Sliders with Spicy Sweet Mayo | Duck Confit | Grilled Ribeye Steak | Sushi -
Rice Type: Chiyo-Nishki
Milling Rate: 55%
Yeast: # F-7
Alc by Vol: 17%
Water: Very Soft, Mountain runoff into Abukama RiverAvailable Sizes: 720ml | 1800ml
