Kaze no Mori's Revolutionary 'Hyoketsu Dori®': An Innovative Sake Separation Technology

Yucho Shuzo, located in Gose City, Nara Prefecture, is renowned for its "Kaze no Mori" sake brand, which features an innovative technology called "Hyoketsu Dori®" (Ice-Frozen Extraction). This patented technique (Patent No. 6005784) represents a groundbreaking departure from conventional methods of "joso," the crucial process of separating sake from moromi.

What is Hyoketsu Dori®? A New Approach to Sake Separation

In sake brewing, "joso" is the vital step where the fermented mash (moromi) is separated into clear sake and sake lees. Traditionally, this is achieved through various methods such as fune-shibori (pressing in a boat-like press), automatic presses, fukuro-tsuri (hanging bags), or centrifugal separation. However, Hyoketsu Dori® employs an entirely different concept. It separates sake from moromi without using any equipment other than the fermentation tank itself, thereby avoiding contact with oxygen, filter cloth, metal, or resin. This meticulous approach ensures that the delicate, intrinsic flavors of the moromi are preserved, yielding an exceptionally pure sake.

Experience Innovation with Kaze no Mori ALPHA4 "New Hope"

This pioneering "Hyoketsu Dori®" technology is specifically utilized in "Kaze no Mori ALPHA4 'Aratanaru Kibou' (New Hope)." The method results in a clear, fresh sake with minimal off-flavors, truly embodying the "new hope" its name suggests. It stands as a testament to Yucho Shuzo's relentless pursuit of perfection and their forward-thinking approach to sake craftsmanship, blending tradition with cutting-edge innovation.