{"title":"Yamahai \u0026 Kimoto","description":"\u003ch1\u003eYamahai \u0026amp; Kimoto\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOld school sake\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpicy, funky and slightly feral are some of the more unkind words spoken about Yamahai and Kimoto sake. These two styles of sake are made with differing old school (moto) starters that promote firmer acids, richness and complex characteristics. They are off the scale in hipster coolness and should all be wearing tweed jackets with leather elbow patches.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dewatsuru-kimoto-junmai-720ml","title":"Dewatsuru Kimoto Junmai 720ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eDry, earthy old school sake made by the \"hands on\" Kimoto method and the classic #7 yeast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotes of shiitake and shoyu on the nose while the palate is lime, mushroom, earthiness and ever so tasty. Dry, short, clean finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA big staff favourite as a session sake.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34636656273,"sku":"AK02K800","price":35.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/products\/dewatsuru-kimoto-junmai-720ml.jpg?v=1495010203"},{"product_id":"senbazuru-yamahai-zukuri-720ml","title":"Senbazuru Yamahai Zukuri 720ml","description":"\u003c!--2019 July--\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAroma of citrus, butter and dried apricot. A multifaceted palate of lemon, apricot, raisin and umami with a clean finish and gentle acidity. Great to pair up with chahan, mushroom risotto or grilled mackerel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen served warm, lemon becomes milder, enjoy more raisin and light caramel. A simpler drink to warm the cockles of your heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYamahai is a style of sake where the lactic cultures are allowed to develop naturally. This can lead to funkier, gamier characters developing in the final product. Sato Brewery is one of the few to brew Yamahai in Oita prefecture, Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!--2017 July\n\u003cp\u003eAroma of vanilla, butter, citrus and dried apricot. A multifaceted palate of lemon, mushroom, jersey milk, sudachi peel and raisin with a clean finish and gentle acidity. Great to pair up with chahan, mushroom risotto or grilled mackerel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen served warm, enjoy a simpler drink to warm the cockles of your heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYamahai is a style of sake where the lactic cultures are allowed to develop naturally. This can lead to funkier, gamier characters developing in the final product. Sato Brewery is one of the few to brew Yamahai in Oita prefecture, Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Chef's Armoury favourite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n--\u003e \u003c!--2015\n\u003cp\u003eAroma of molasses, vanilla, butter and citrus. A multifaceted palate of spiced raisins, fresh mushrooms, star anise, caramel, sudachi peel and madeira with a clean finish. Winelike chewy texture that is both satisfying and moorish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen served warm, enjoy a simpler drink to warm the cockles of your heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYamahai is a style of sake where the lactic cultures are allowed to develop naturally. This can lead to funkier, gamier characters developing in the final product. Sato Brewery is one of the few to brew Yamahai in Oita prefecture, Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Chef's Armoury favourite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n--\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35146739217,"sku":"SA03K800","price":38.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/products\/senbazuru-yamahai-720ml.jpg?v=1495954236"},{"product_id":"senbazuru-kimoto-junmai-720ml","title":"Senbazuru Kimoto Junmai 720ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis old school kimoto from Senbazuru is bursting with flavour. At room temp, slightly sweet nose of vanilla and caramel, leads into a medium dry palate of roasted nuts, star anise, dried apricot, white pepper and burnt caramel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen drunk warm, it's all about the palate with additional citrus and spice notes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":933426135067,"sku":"SA05K800","price":38.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/products\/senbazuru-kimoto-720ml.jpg?v=1505637011"},{"product_id":"hanahato-kimoto-junmai-ginjo-720ml","title":"Hanahato Kimoto Junmai Ginjo 720ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe nose is subtle candy orange, almond and butter, slightly richer, deeper aromas than you would expect from a Ginjo. There is a certain richness on the palate as you would expect from Genshu (undiluted sake) with characteristics of pear, peach, apple, orange peel, mandarin with the slight bitterness of brazil nut skins and a little astringency. The finish is punctuated with high acid as would be expected from Kimoto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperature can be a very important factor in the proper enjoyment of sake. When you see the word Ginjo on a bottle this generally means it will drink well at cooler temperatures. If you spot the word Kimoto this can be an indication that a warmer serving temperature might be better. In this case, the Hanahato Kimoto Junmai Ginjo hits the mark from about 10-20C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold Medal - Kuramaster Paris 2022\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12237120766042,"sku":"EN06K800","price":55.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/products\/hanahato-kimoto-junmai-ginjo-720ml.jpg?v=1531204235"},{"product_id":"yamamoto-yamahai-junmai-tensugi-720ml","title":"Yamamoto Yamahai Junmai Tensugi 720ml","description":"\u003c!--Jan 2020--\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermented in Japan's one and only Tensugi tank - a Japanese cedar native to Akita. Tensugi is so rare that nowadays is unable to be harvested. Yamamoto san found a 200yo Tensugi tree that was felled in 1975 and commissioned it to be made into a brewing tank. It is the only tank of its kind in all Japan and with care Yamamoto will be able to brew sake in it for the next 50 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd now about the sake. This Yamahai sake is made from 100% Miyamanishiki rice and fermented entirely in the Tensugi tank after which it is named. Not your typical Yamahai. Subtle nose of apple, peach and cedar. The juicy palate starts with an array of peach, apple, citrus and pine along with hints of mineral. Cedar \u0026amp; spice increases as the sake warms in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sophisticated, clean, modern yamahai by cult brewer Tomo Yamamoto.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31723833950298,"sku":"YA11K800","price":51.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/products\/yamamoto-yamahai-junmai-tensugi-720ml.jpg?v=1578443883"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.sakeshop.com.au\/collections\/yamahai-kimoto\/50+yamamoto+yamamoto-gomei.oembed","provider":"Sakeshop by Chef's Armoury","version":"1.0","type":"link"}