BORN the Earth / Hoshi
Polished to 35%, with white peach, a soft texture and a clean finish.
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Yamada Nishiki, polished to 35%
BORN the Earth / Hoshi is a junmai daiginjo made with contract-grown Yamada Nishiki from Hyogo’s Special A districts, with a rice-polishing ratio of 35%. The producer describes a blend of sake matured at −5°C for up to one to two years.
A clear aroma, deep yet fresh
The aroma is clear, with soft nuances of peach and cream.
The taste carries depth while staying fresh, continuing into a fine, delicate texture.
Typical range: 0–10 °C.
Sabae, Fukui — since 1860
Kato Kichibee Shoten was established in Sabae, Fukui, in 1860. The brewery has produced junmai styles exclusively since 2003 and matures its sake below 0 °C before release. BORN’s identity is built around rice, water, time and a clean, layered house style.
Question 1
What polishing ratio does the BORN the Earth / Hoshi page state?
- 35%
- 50%
- 80%
Read the answer and explanation
Correct answer: A — 35%
The page gives a 35% polishing ratio for Yamada Nishiki. Do not import the figure from a different BORN product.
Question 2
At what temperature does the producer say the sake used in the blend was matured?
- Plus 35°C
- Minus 5°C
- Plus 50°C
Read the answer and explanation
Correct answer: B — Minus 5°C
The page describes a blend of sake matured at −5°C for up to one to two years. The 35% figure is polishing, while −5°C is temperature.
Question 3
Which two soft nuances are named in “Taste profile”?
- Cask wood and smoke
- Yuzu and sansho
- Peach and cream
Read the answer and explanation
Correct answer: C — Peach and cream
The page uses peach and cream as aroma comparisons. It is not an ingredient statement about fruit juice or dairy.
Verified international recognition
International results are compiled from Kato Kichibee Shoten’s official award archive and grouped by competition. Existing exact-label IWC and Japanese competition records are retained. Different products and specifications are excluded.
Toward sushi, seafood and dairy
The clear aroma and fresh taste show a natural affinity with sushi, sashimi, oysters, scallops and other seafood. Dishes built around butter, cheese or olive oil are good candidates as well.
- Sushi and sashimi
- Oysters and scallops
- White fish dishes
- A cheese-based dish
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