This lightly filtered, unpasteurized junmai is made from Koshiibuki rice polished to just 90%, preserving much of the grain's natural character. The result is a full, juicy body with vivid peach and pineapple aromatics, bright acidity, and a slight natural effervescence. It occupies a distinctive space between rustic farmhouse sake and polished modern styles.
Editor's Note
A deliberately low-polish junmai that is more fruit-forward and acid-driven than most in its category. An interesting entry point into unfiltered styles without the heaviness of typical nigori.
Quick Reference
Best for
Curious drinkers who want to understand how low-polish rice affects sake—the 90% polish ratio keeps grain character intact alongside surprising fruit and acidity.
Taste in brief
Full and juicy with peach and pineapple aromatics, bright acidity, and a slight natural fizz—more fruit-driven than most junmai.
Serving
Serve well chilled. The fruity, acid-driven character is most lively when cold.
Food pairing
Bold enough for spicy dishes and fried food, yet fruit-forward enough to work alongside fresh cheese or tropical fruit.
Why it stands out
A 90% polish ratio is intentionally low compared to the industry norm—the result is a sake with more grain character, fruit, and acid than most of its category.
For beginners
More fruit-forward and vibrant than most cloudy sake—a good entry into low-polish, unfiltered styles.
For wine drinkers
The high acidity and fruit character have some parallels to a sparkling Grüner Veltliner—surprisingly wine-like for an unfiltered sake.
Character
Food Pairings
- spicy dishes
- fried food
- fresh tropical fruit
- light fresh cheese
Best Served
Sources
- https://tippsysake.com/products/koshi-no-homare-90-pink (internal_only)