{"title":"Gensaka","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"kino2","title":"KINO 2","description":"\u003cp\u003e This is the second release from the new limited brand KINO which was developed by Gensaka in 2021 based on the concept “return to farming” which is the literal translation of the Japanese Kanji characters for KINO \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e帰農\u003c\/span\u003e. Their belief is that ultimately most industries including sake brewing has its origins in agricultural practice, so they developed this limited edition to support the continuity of rice farming in their region and particularly the cultivation of Ise Nishiki, a rice of local origin that was previously thought to be extinct. Above all Gensaka wanted KINO to be evocative of its rural origin, and to acknowledge that sake would not have been born without rice cultivation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe sake rice Ise Nishiki which is thought by some in Mie to be one of the roots of Yamada Nishiki is a heritage grain with no cross breeding that was revived by Gensaka in 1989 after it disappeared from use after the 1940’s due to difficulties growing the tall rice plants and harvesting it. A group of local Mie sake breweries are intent on preserving the genes of Ise Nishiki by supporting its cultivation locally as it carries the history of their region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eKINO 2 was made with Kimoto traditional starter technique to enable the brewers to connect more completely with the rice while making the sake. The bottle label intentionally has very little information to ensure that customers focus on the fluid contained within and the story of rice farming depicted by the design. The sake has rounded mouth feel of savoury rice umami which is balanced by a dashi-like salinity and pleasant bitterness which works well with food, particularly deeply flavoured meaty dishes. This sake has a calm, cleansing finish which makes the next glass very appealing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewery: GENSAKA SAKE BREWERY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem; display: inline !important;\"\u003eClassification\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJunmai\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e%ALC\/VOL\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e16%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNet Volume:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e720ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRice:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIse Nishiki grown in Mie Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRice Polishing \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRatio\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUndisclosed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSMV:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUndisclosed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe: Cold |\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eRoom Temp | Warm – experiment with serving temperature as it has a lot of flexibility\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatching Food:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGinger Pork, Roast Lamb, Grilled Chicken, Beef, Chocolate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"GENSAKA SAKE BREWERY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44283474149593,"sku":"1400:104329","price":73.21,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0296\/7230\/8869\/files\/GensakaKino2.png?v=1700100800"},{"product_id":"genkasa-kino1","title":"KINO 1","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLimited Edition\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis is the flagship sake and first release of the limited brand KINO which was developed by Gensaka in 2021 based on the concept “return to farming” which is the literal translation of the Japanese Kanji characters for KINO \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e帰農\u003c\/span\u003e. Gensaka believes that ultimately most industries including sake brewing has its origins in agricultural practice, so they developed this limited edition to support the continuity of rice farming in their region and particularly the cultivation of Ise Nishiki, a rice of local origin that was previously thought to be extinct. Above all Gensaka wanted KINO to be evocative of its rural origin, and to acknowledge that sake would not have been born without rice cultivation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe sake rice Ise Nishiki which is thought by some in Mie to be one of the roots of Yamada Nishiki is a heritage grain with no cross breeding that was revived by Gensaka in 1989 after it disappeared from use after the 1940’s due to difficulties growing the tall rice plants and harvesting it. A group of local Mie sake breweries are intent on preserving the genes of Ise Nishiki by supporting its cultivation locally as it carries the history of their region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis sake is made with traditional kimoto starter technique and has no additives during fermentation relying on the microorganisms in the brewery to produce this Junmai with flavours of steamed rice and grain, nuts and some spiciness from the high acidity. A calm, mellow sake expressing umami with a medium body, smooth and rounded mouth feel and a long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewery: GENSAKA SAKE BREWERY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassification: Junmai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e%ALC\/VOL:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e16%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNet Volume:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e720ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRice:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e Organic \u003c\/span\u003eIse Nishiki grown in Mie Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRice Polishing \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eRatio\u003c\/span\u003e: 65%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSMV:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUndisclosed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe: Cold | Room Temp | Warm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatching Food:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBraised and Grilled Meats; Barley Risotto, Pan-Fried Chicken, Offal, Giblets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"GENSAKA SAKE BREWERY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46703885123801,"sku":"1400:104350","price":111.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0296\/7230\/8869\/files\/GensakaKino1.png?v=1754354268"},{"product_id":"gensakka-sakaya-hachibeh-junmai-ginjo","title":"SAKAYA HACHIBEH JUNMAI GINJO","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is the classical and representative Junmai Ginjo sake that is released annually under Gensaka brewery’s traditional brand “Sakaya Hachibeh”. This mellow style is gently aromatic with green grape, pear, melon and steamed rice notes with a smooth texture on drinking which broadens to a savoury dry, cleansing finish. There is a touch of pleasant bitterness on the back palate which works particularly well with rich proteins and earthy flavours. Minerality in the sake is accentuated at very cold temperatures when chilled or enjoy around 15 – 18 degrees C for a more supple, expansive drinking experience. This is a great all round sake which\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eshows flexibility to pair well with most dishes in a meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewery: GENSAKA SAKE BREWERY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassification: Junmai\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e%ALC\/VOL:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e15%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNet Volume:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e720ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRice:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e Yamadanishiki\/Isenishiki\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRice Polishing \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eRatio\u003c\/span\u003e: 50\/55%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSMV:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e+4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe: Cold | Room Temp | Warm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatching Food:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBraised and Grilled Meats; Barley Risotto, Pan-Fried Chicken, Offal, Giblets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"GENSAKA SAKE BREWERY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46706261000409,"sku":"1400:104353","price":61.06,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0296\/7230\/8869\/files\/SAKAYAHACHIBEHJUNMAIGINJO.png?v=1754354267"},{"product_id":"sakaya-hachibeh-junmai","title":"SAKAYA HACHIBEH JUNMAI","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA true Mie style Junmai sake which represents Gensaka brewery’s desire to produce a sake that you would be happy to have on your table every day. Easy drinking and appreciated alongside food to enhance the deeper umami flavours, this is a natural mealtime sake choice. A well balanced sake with soft aromas of baked banana bread, toasted nuts, steamed rice and plums it has a rich mouth feel and velvet texture. On drinking, there is a touch of mature fruit and caramel before the dry more earthy, savoury notes emerge. Enjoy cold and then change the drinking experience completely by gently warming this rich sake to allow further expression of spiciness and acidity and a broader palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewery: GENSAKA SAKE BREWERY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassification: Junmai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e%ALC\/VOL:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e15%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNet Volume:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e720ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRice:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e Gohyakumangoku\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRice Polishing \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eRatio\u003c\/span\u003e: 60%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSMV:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e+5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe: Cold | Room Temp | Warm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatching Food:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBeef Stew, Roast Lamb, Crispy Fried Chicken, Sardines, Pickled Mackerel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"GENSAKA SAKE BREWERY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46706261590233,"sku":"1400:104352","price":50.45,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0296\/7230\/8869\/files\/Gensaka_SAKAYAHACHIBEHJUNMAI.png?v=1754354266"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0296\/7230\/8869\/collections\/Gensaka_KINO_duo.jpg?v=1791172841","url":"https:\/\/heigo.com.au\/collections\/gensaka.oembed","provider":"Heigo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}