Notable characteristics of brewing yeast strain Kyokai
901 are its ability to ferment well at low temperatures and produce a noble
flavor. It is therefore used in the premium sake Ginjo. In this study, the
Kyokai 901 yeast strain was successfully preserved in a practical dry yeast
form. The dry yeast provided a cell survival rate higher than 80% and was
readily usable in sake mash. Using the dry yeast with a 2-ton mash, a
high-quality product was brewed. Repeated test brewings confirmed the fermentation
stability of this dry yeast.