Iinuma Honke
Kinoene Yawaraka Chi no Megumi
Japan
Kinoene Yawaraka Chi no Megumi — Junmai
Brewery: Iinuma Honke, Shisui, Chiba, Japan
Classification: Junmai
Rice: Gohyakumangoku, contract-grown in Chiba
Polishing: 68%
ABV: 15%
SMV: +3
Acidity: 2.1
Amino acid: 1.3
Yeast: Kyokai 1801 + Kyokai 1501
Brewer description: Made entirely from rice, koji and local underground water. Iinuma Honke describes it as an umakuchi Junmai with a velvety, mellow texture that emphasizes the natural umami of the rice, with a firm, flavorful body.
Tasted at Sake Day SF — 9/26/2026. Rating is limited since the same glass was reused throughout the tasting, making it difficult to get a truly clean tasting and accurate read on the aromas.
Kinoene Yawaraka Chi no Megumi — Junmai
Brewery: Iinuma Honke, Shisui, Chiba, Japan
Classification: Junmai
Rice: Gohyakumangoku, contract-grown in Chiba
Polishing: 68%
ABV: 15%
SMV: +3
Acidity: 2.1
Amino acid: 1.3
Yeast: Kyokai 1801 + Kyokai 1501
Brewer description: Made entirely from rice, koji and local underground water. Iinuma Honke describes it as an umakuchi Junmai with a velvety, mellow texture that emphasizes the natural umami of the rice, with a firm, flavorful body.
Tasted at Sake Day SF — 9/26/2026. Rating is limited since the same glass was reused throughout the tasting, making it difficult to get a truly clean tasting and accurate read on the aromas.