Kijoshu leads to the pinnacle of ripe banana flavor. A rich, dense flavor created solely by the power of rice and microbes.

“How much can be expressed with just rice, water, koji, and the power of microbes?” The “K” in Tsuchida Shuzo’s K-series stands for Kijoshu, a brewing method where a portion of the water used in preparation is replaced with sake. This Banana K combines the rich texture unique to Kijoshu with yeast that produces a banana aroma and the acidity derived from the kimoto method, creating an astonishingly realistic “ripe banana” flavor.

Without using any fruit, and through traditional kimoto techniques and the luxurious Kijoshu brewing method, it achieves a blissful sweetness and richness reminiscent of a banana shake. The finish is tightened by Tsuchida’s characteristic firm acidity, making it sweet yet crisp. This is a creative “drinking dessert” that vividly redefines preconceived notions of sake.

【Flavor】 Rich aroma of ripe banana / Dense sweetness derived from Kijoshu / Depth of kimoto / Clean acidity

【Product Information】

• Brewery: Tsuchida Shuzo Co., Ltd.

• Region: Kawaba Village, Tone District, Gunma Prefecture

• Rice for brewing: Domestic rice

• Rice polishing ratio: Undisclosed (low polishing)

• Alcohol content: 13%

• Specific designation: Junmai-shu

• Brewing method: Kimoto Kijoshu brewing

• Yeast: Kyokai 901

• Genshu (undiluted sake) / Dilution: Diluted

• Nama (unpasteurized) / Hi-ire (pasteurized): Once pasteurized

• Unfiltered / Filtered: Lightly filtered

• Storage method: Cool, dark place

• Volume: 720ml

【Recommended Serving】 From “suzuhie” (slightly chilled, 10-15°C) to slightly warmer. As the temperature rises, the sweet banana aroma becomes even richer and more expansive.

【Recommended Pairings】 Blue cheese, roasted nuts. “It may seem surprising, but it goes exceptionally well with egg dishes!” says the brewery’s recommended pairing!