Yamagata KA Yeast
KA
Strain Number
KA
Type
Proprietary (自社酵母)
Origin
Yamagata Prefecture Industrial Technology Research Center
Aroma Profile
Pronounced fruity aroma with cherry, strawberry, and floral notes. Distinctly red-fruit oriented compared to other regional yeasts.
Fermentation Character
Vigorous fermentation producing aromatic, medium-bodied sake with moderate acidity. Excellent compatibility with Dewa Sansan rice.
About
Yamagata's flagship yeast creates a distinctive red-fruit character that sets the prefecture's sake apart from other regions. The KA yeast's cherry and strawberry notes complement Yamagata's signature Dewa Sansan rice beautifully, creating a regional style that has won numerous national awards. Yamagata was one of the first prefectures to strategically develop a unified regional brand identity through yeast, rice, and water coordination.