Product Information

raw materials

Rice (domestic), rice koji (domestic)

Rice polishing ratio

60％

alcoholic content

15.5 degrees

sake leeway

+3

Hochodaku, the original brand of Yamagata Honten, founded in 1875.

The rice grown in Yamaguchi Prefecture in the rich climate of the Seto Inland Sea, the commitment to traditional techniques
The fresh sensibility of the master brewer has beautifully transformed Hoshozuru.
The symbol in the shape of a navy crane expresses our gratitude to nature.

This small brewery is located on the Seto Inland Sea, facing the old Sanyo Road.
The toji's goal is to 'make beautiful sake'.
Every year, he strives to make better sake than the previous year.

Hochozuru (red) Junmai sake has a soft, gentle aroma and taste.
In the mouth, a pleasant acidity can be felt.
The crisp aftertaste makes it an excellent mid-meal sake.
It is delicious at all temperatures, including chilled, room temperature and lukewarm. 100% Yamada-Nishiki (produced in Yamaguchi Prefecture), the king of sake rice, is used.