Momohakubi Honjozo Genshu

Momohakubi Honjozo Genshu is brewed at Akaiwashuzou in Akaiwa, Okayama, and bottled without water dilution, retaining the full genshu alcohol strength that develops naturally during fermentation. Rice polished to 60% preserves the grain's earthy, full-bodied character appropriate for the honjozo style, with a small addition of brewer's distilled alcohol that sharpens the aroma and adds a clean, drying quality to the finish. Genshu expressions tend to be rounder and more viscous than their diluted counterparts, making this well-suited to warming: heat draws out the rice's natural richness and allows the undiluted alcohol to linger on the palate in a way that amplifies rather than overpowers.