JY255 - Sake #12A
Also known as Urakasumi yeast, or the First Generation Miyagi yeast.
Isolated in 1965 at Urakasumi Shuzojo in Miyagi Prefecture. Particularly suited to brewing ginjo sake, producing very high aromatics with a strong tolerance of low temperatures.
Origin
Japan
Temperature Range
55-75°F (12-23°C)
Flocculation
LowAttenuation:
75-85%
Alcohol Tolerance
15%
Recommended styles
Sake