Brooklyn Kura
Catskills Junmai Daiginjo
New York, USA
Brooklyn Kura Catskills — Junmai Dai Ginjo
Brewery: Brooklyn Kura, Brooklyn, New York
Classification: Junmai Dai Ginjo
Rice: 100% Yamada Nishiki
Yeast: Single modern yeast strain
Fermentation: Kept below 11°C
ABV: 16%
SMV: −1
Treatment: Nama chozo
Polishing: Not disclosed by the brewery
Brewer description: Brooklyn Kura says Catskills is its second Dai Ginjo. It uses 100% Yamada Nishiki and a single modern yeast, with fermentation kept below 11°C. The intended result is delicate and luxurious. The name Catskills refers to the source of the brewery’s water.
Tasted at Sake Day SF — 9/26/2026. Rating is limited since the same glass was reused throughout the tasting, making it difficult to get a truly clean tasting and accurate read on the aromas.
Surprisingly very good for a U.S. brewer. Not traditional, but very tasty and fun. I would buy it.
Brooklyn Kura Catskills — Junmai Dai Ginjo
Brewery: Brooklyn Kura, Brooklyn, New York
Classification: Junmai Dai Ginjo
Rice: 100% Yamada Nishiki
Yeast: Single modern yeast strain
Fermentation: Kept below 11°C
ABV: 16%
SMV: −1
Treatment: Nama chozo
Polishing: Not disclosed by the brewery
Brewer description: Brooklyn Kura says Catskills is its second Dai Ginjo. It uses 100% Yamada Nishiki and a single modern yeast, with fermentation kept below 11°C. The intended result is delicate and luxurious. The name Catskills refers to the source of the brewery’s water.
Tasted at Sake Day SF — 9/26/2026. Rating is limited since the same glass was reused throughout the tasting, making it difficult to get a truly clean tasting and accurate read on the aromas.
Surprisingly very good for a U.S. brewer. Not traditional, but very tasty and fun. I would buy it.