No. 448INDEX / 321
Ubusuna Homasu Rokunojo
Hananoka Shuzo, Kumamoto
Reviewed in H2 2025
Brewery and sake, both squeaky clean
SCOREOverall score
83pts
SPECBasic data
- Rice
- 穂増（無肥料無農薬）
- Polishing ratio
- —
- Alcohol
- 13%
- Type
- Junmai (pure rice), kimoto (traditional starter method), nama genshu (unpasteurised, undiluted), kioke (wooden vat), no added yeast
- List price
- ¥4,600
PROFILEFlavour chart
JUDGEMENTStraight-Talking Sake Judgement
TOCKY's report
Taste4.0
Aroma4.0
Value for money2.5
Numata's report
Taste4.0
Aroma4.0
Value for money3.0
NOTESNumata's tasting noteTRANSLATED
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PAIRINGCOMING SOON
Introducing Ubusuna Homasu Rokunojo, a sake nurtured by the earth of Kumamoto. Rokunojo's defining features are kioke shikomi and no added yeast. Rather than adding the yeast needed for sake fermentation by hand, the brewery relies on wild yeast native to the brewery itself — a masterpiece made possible by the brewery's high level of skill in working alongside nature. A fresh, green melon aroma with fully ripened banana and a hint of cream. Onto the acidity and effervescence, a rich sweetness blossoms.