CHIMERA Tokubetsu Junmai

A Tropical Sake That Smells and Tastes Just Like Lychee The brewery is known for its unconventional sake brewing methods—but with CHIMERA, they’ve truly taken things to the next level. To get a bit technical: in typical sake production, just one type of koji mold and one type of yeast are used. But for this sake, they blended three types of koji and three types of yeast. It may sound completely unorthodox—honestly, we’ve never heard of such a method—but what’s incredible is that despite this “mad scientist” approach, the resulting sake is beautifully balanced and delicious. That’s the true brilliance of Shirasugi Brewery. The aroma is delightfully fresh, bursting with juicy notes of lychee and muscat grapes. On the palate, a subtle, tingling effervescence enhances the lively, fruity character—like biting into a ripe, juicy fruit. A refreshing citrus-like acidity adds a crisp finish that lingers with elegance. Serve well-chilled to fully enjoy its vibrant, fresh character.