Hamakawa Shoten
Bijofu Junmai Ginjo Junrei Tama Label
Japan
Bijofu Junrei Tama Label (美丈夫 純麗たまラベル) Junmai Ginjo
Brewery: Hamakawa Shoten, Tano, Kochi
Classification: Junmai Ginjo
Rice: Matsuyama Mii
Polishing: 55%
ABV: 15%
SMV: +4
Acidity: 1.6
Yeast: AA-41
Prefecture: Kochi
Hamakawa describes this as a delicate, refreshing Junmai Ginjo produced through slow, low-temperature fermentation with the brewery’s soft water. The aroma is restrained and citrus-driven, followed by fresh acidity, gentle rice softness and a distinctly dry, sharp finish.
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.
Bijofu Junrei Tama Label (美丈夫 純麗たまラベル) Junmai Ginjo
Brewery: Hamakawa Shoten, Tano, Kochi
Classification: Junmai Ginjo
Rice: Matsuyama Mii
Polishing: 55%
ABV: 15%
SMV: +4
Acidity: 1.6
Yeast: AA-41
Prefecture: Kochi
Hamakawa describes this as a delicate, refreshing Junmai Ginjo produced through slow, low-temperature fermentation with the brewery’s soft water. The aroma is restrained and citrus-driven, followed by fresh acidity, gentle rice softness and a distinctly dry, sharp finish.
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.