Suigei Summer Junmai

The aroma is understated and composed, offering a clean and refreshing impression. On the palate, the texture is pristine and crisp, with gentle rice-derived umami and bright, aromatic flavors unfolding naturally. A dry, sharp character then sweeps quickly across the palate, accompanied by a subtle bitterness that creates a vivid and precise flavor profile. The finish is transparent and clean, fading away with refreshing clarity. Light, comfortable, and highly drinkable, this is an ideal sake for the warmer months.

When thoroughly chilled, the sake reveals its cooling and invigorating dry character, pairing especially well with light, appetizing dishes such as lightly pickled cucumber and chilled tofu. At room temperature or gently warmed, the natural sweetness and umami of the rice become more pronounced, offering an additional dimension of enjoyment. Combining refreshing drinkability, excellent food-pairing versatility, and fascinating changes across different serving temperatures, this is an outstanding seasonal summer release.

From Kochi Prefecture comes Suigei, an internationally acclaimed sake brand, with its seasonal limited-edition Summer Junmai. To fully express the inherent character of the rice, this sake is deliberately brewed at a relatively low polishing level of 70%. It uses the brewery’s proprietary preserved yeast strain derived from the Kyokai No.9 yeast family and undergoes slow, careful fermentation, resulting in a refreshing summer Junmai that unmistakably reflects Suigei’s signature style.

Product Name: Suigei Summer Junmai

Grade: Junmai

Polishing Rate: 70%

Rice Type: Domestic Rice

Alcohol: 15% Vol

Brewery Prefecture: Kochi, Suigei Brewing Co., Ltd.