Kumamoto
기후
Kumamoto sits in the center of Kyushu at the foot of the active Mt. Aso volcano, whose ancient caldera cradles one of the world's largest volcanic aquifer systems. This volcanic groundwater is abundant, pure, and moderately soft — the foundation of Kumamoto's brewing excellence. While winters are milder than Tohoku, the Aso highlands reach sufficient cold for quality fermentation, and the prefecture's volcanic terroir imparts distinctive mineral nuance to its sakes.
소개
Kumamoto is an unlikely sake stronghold in shochu-dominant Kyushu, famous for developing the Kumamoto Yeast (Kyokai No. 9) — one of the most important ginjo yeasts in Japanese brewing history. The prefecture's abundant groundwater from Mt. Aso's volcanic aquifers and humid climate create unique brewing conditions that produce rich, aromatic sakes.