Description
Benibanayajube is named for the safflower merchant Yajube, the ancestor of Furusawa Shuzo's founding family in Sagae, Yamagata. Founded in 1836, the brewery traces its roots to the prosperous benibana (safflower) trade that made Sagae wealthy, and this sake carries the warm, golden character of that storied heritage.
Specifications
Flavor Profile
Sweet
Dry
Light
Full
Crisp
Rich
Low Acid
High Acid
Smooth
Complex
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Chung-yu Huang
Aug 08, 2026, 12:03 PM
始飲時，香味濃郁帶甜口；但飲太多時會膩。
Sweet
Full-bodied
Aromatic
Furusawa Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Yamagata
Located in the center of the Tohoku and Yamagata Basin, a local brewer is making brewing that focuses on Yamagata in an environment surrounded by rice peaks.
Est.1836
BrandSawamasamune
Address3-5-7 Maruuchi Sagae Yamagata
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