Hanakoubo (Flower Yeast) — Sunflower
Sunflower
Stammnummer
Sunflower
Typ
Wild (野生酵母)
Herkunft
Tokyo University of Agriculture (flowers in nature)
Aromaprofil
Bright citrus and tropical fruit aroma with a sunny, uplifting character. Combines grapefruit-like freshness with gentle sweetness.
Fermentationscharakter
Active fermentation producing lively, bright sake with moderate acidity. Creates a fresh, youthful character.
Über
Isolated from sunflower blossoms as part of the Hanakoubo project, this wild yeast creates remarkably bright and cheerful sake with citrus-driven aromatics. The resulting sake has an almost tropical, sunny quality that differs markedly from the apple-and-melon profile of conventional ginjo. Popular among younger brewers and a favorite for summer seasonal releases.