{"product_id":"terada-honke-gonin-musume-junmai-sake","title":"Terada Honke Gonin Musume Junmai Sake","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTerada Honke \"Gonin Musume\" is a landmark name in the world of natural sake. Produced by the Terada Honke brewery in Chiba Prefecture, Japan—a facility that has been brewing since the 1670s—this specific label represents a radical return to traditional, pre-industrial methods. The name \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGonin Musume\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e translates to \"Five Daughters,\" a tribute to the five daughters of the brewery's family line.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike 99% of modern sake producers who use laboratory-grown liquid yeast, Terada Honke relies entirely on indigenous, ambient yeasts living within the brewery walls. They cultivate their own \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ekoji-kin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (the mold that converts starch to sugar) from rice husks rather than buying commercial spores. They use the ancient, labor-intensive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKimoto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e method, where the mash is manually rammed with poles to encourage natural lactic acid development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOften having a golden or pale amber hue due to the lack of charcoal filtration, the sake has rich, earthy, and \"funky” aromas. Expect notes of brown rice, miso, shiitake mushroom, and a distinct lactic tang similar to yogurt or sourdough. The palate is full-bodied and robust. It leads with a powerful umami punch, followed by a sharp, refreshing acidity. You may pick up hints of roasted nuts, soy, and dried fruits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51493875777824,"sku":"T296273","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/5829\/3280\/files\/honke.png?v=1779480554","url":"https:\/\/sunandsoilshop.com\/products\/terada-honke-gonin-musume-junmai-sake","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}