Oze can you see

It's been a while, all the various excuses apply. On the one hand, family. On the other hand, haven't seen a lot of new stuff lately... maybe just haven't been looking in the right places, maybe just haven't been awake. But out of hibernation we come, and find ourselves in Gunma. If not in mind, then in spirits. Oze no Yukidoke Ohkarakuchi, a junmai-shu from Ryujin Shuzo in Gunma Prefecture. A blend of yamada nishiki and gohyakumangoku rice, semaibuai of 60% and brewed with #11 yeast. Net result, a hefty SMV +10, and above "average" acidity (1.8) and amino acid (1.6). On the whole, this comes across as substantial, with a savoury roundness that, to my palate, completely offset the dryness. I wouldn't call it sessionable, but a good match to fermented and curdled foods... pickles, tofu, miso, cheese... yes, cheese. Also a good candidate for warming, I should think. Pity the thermometer has been in the red...