Heiwa Shuzou ‘KID’ Hiyaoroshi Junmai Ginjo
This seasonal Hiyaoroshi sake greets with gentle aromas of ripe orchard fruit — banana, Fuji apple, and subtle melon — alongside soft steamed rice nuances that speak to autumnal depth. The palate is light to medium in body with a round, silky texture that reflects seasonal aging through summer, mellowing sharper edges into integrated flavors. Bright fruit elements mingle with gentle umami, offering a soft interplay of sweetness and savory rice character. Acidity is lively yet elegant, lifting the fruit and balancing the umami in each sip. The finish is clean and smooth with a dry, refreshing grace that lingers lightly on the palate. Overall, it beautifully captures the harvest-season spirit: warm, mellow, and inviting.
The Estate
Heiwa Shuzou’s KID series represents a modern, approachable expression of traditional sake brewing, rooted in Wakayama’s soft spring water and crafted to appeal to both sake newcomers and seasoned enthusiasts alike. The Hiyaoroshi release in this lineup highlights seasonal evolution — sake brewed earlier in the year, pasteurized once, and rested through summer before autumn release — showcasing the brand’s balance of craft and finesse.
Production Process
This Junmai Ginjo Hiyaoroshi begins with sake rice polished to a refined ratio (~50/55%), then brewed and pasteurized once in spring before long, cool maturation over summer. Aging in this way smooths the texture and integrates flavors, yielding a sake with elegant body and mellower edges compared to freshly released brews. The use of Wakayama’s legendary Koyasan Nansui — an ultra-soft spring water — and a blend of yeast strains contributes to its nuanced fruit-forward yet balanced profile.
Serving Suggestions
Serve well-chilled to highlight the bright fruit and silky texture characteristic of Hiyaoroshi style sake. It can also be enjoyed at room temperature or gently warmed to emphasize umami depth — making it versatile across autumn food pairings. Ideal with grilled fish, mushroom dishes, seasonal vegetables, or light yakitori, its balance of acid and umami complements warm-weather harvest fare.
• Screw-Cap
• Type: Sake
• Sub-type: Sake
• ABV%: 15
