Shizuoka HD-1
HD-1
Strain Number
HD-1
Type
Proprietary (自社酵母)
Origin
Shizuoka Prefecture Industrial Technology Research Institute
Aroma Profile
Soft, round fruit aroma with melon and tropical notes. Gentle and approachable rather than intensely aromatic.
Fermentation Character
Moderate fermentation producing well-balanced, medium-bodied sake. Excellent temperature stability during brewing.
About
Shizuoka's signature yeast, HD-1, produces sake with a distinctive soft, round character that has helped define the prefecture as one of Japan's top brewing regions. The yeast creates gentle fruit notes without the intensity of competition strains, resulting in supremely drinkable sake. Shizuoka's combination of HD-1 yeast and soft, mineral-rich water produces some of Japan's most food-friendly ginjo styles.