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Sake that often uses "Kyokai Yeast" and "Kuratsu Yeast". However, there are other yeasts that naturally ferment rice in alcohol. That is "flower yeast".

Since Tokyo University of Agriculture has succeeded in separating yeast from flower nectar, more than 30 flower yeasts are currently used for sake brewing.

Flower yeast has excellent fermentation ability and produces unique sake that is both gorgeous and savory in taste and aroma, but what is more distinctive is that it has a “flower language”.

There is a soft image that can not be expressed by the brewing yeast or the brewery yeast used by many breweries, so it is wonderful to present flower yeast sake instead of a bouquet.

Also, flowers have a “flower day”, so they are perfect gifts for those born on each flower day.

There is also the word “dango” over “hana”, but it must also be delighted by those who prefer “sake school over flowers”.

This time,

  • What is flower yeast
  • Characteristics of flower yeast
  • Types of flower yeast
  • Japanese sake brand using various flower yeasts

I will introduce you.

The first voice of the discovery of flower yeast for sake "Sugeu yeast has been removed from flowers!"

Various flowers

The Tokyo University of Agriculture Junior College has a “Department of Brewing and Liquorology Laboratory”.

So, in 1998, Professor Emeritus Kubo Nakata was emeritus.Was the first to successfully separate yeast from flowers. Since then, sake using yeast of various flowers has been brewed by more than 30 sake brewers.

* Professor Emeritus Nakata is from a sake brewery. In addition, brown sugar yeast is also separated from brown sugar, which contributes to the awamori industry.

It was in 13 that the brewery of the Harada brewery was contacted by Professor Nakata. He was told, "We got yeast from the flowers! Why don't we use them?" And rushed to the laboratory where we sampled sake using the yeast. Immediately, an electric current ran through the body.

Sake sales volume is sluggish, and when the whole sake brewing is in good spirits, I was impressed that `` would there still be this possibility in sake '', and after that, with flower yeast such as avelia and begonia, new sake every day Challenge.

It's not just Harada Brewery. Many sake brewers are now finding new possibilities for sake in flower yeast.

Characteristics of "Hana Yeast Sake"

Women who talk about the characteristics of "Hana Yeast Sake"

Rice needs the power of yeast for alcohol fermentation.

The mainstream of yeast used in sake brewing today is the brewing yeast of the Japan Brewing Association, but since Prof. Nakata succeeded in separating yeast that exists in nature, the flower yeast isolated from each flower has been Creates a unique scent and taste.

Difficulty is involved in isolating such flower yeast.

① Flower life is short

In general, the period from flowering to flowering is short, so it cannot be said that yeast is a stable growth place. Therefore, even if yeast can be separated and cultured from flowers, it has been said that it is difficult to say only lucky.

②Flower yeast is fragile

Even if flower yeasts are successfully cultured and used for sake fermentation, flower yeasts are susceptible to the acid produced by the koji, so their fermentation power tends to be weak.

③It takes time to get the characteristics of flower yeast

It takes time and effort to slowly and slowly ferment at a low temperature so that the flavor is not lost, so that the yeast, which is weak to acid, can fully demonstrate the characteristics of flower yeast.

Flower yeast sake that is finally completed after clearing the above conditions, but what is the difference from traditional sake made with yeast?

Benefits of flower yeast sake

I mentioned the negative characteristics of flower yeast, but flower yeast sake has wonderful features that are not found in traditional sake.

Benefits of sake brewing

  • By fermenting using flower yeast, the characteristics of yeast clearly appear in sake
  • You can make sake with an individualized taste compared to sake using other yeast
  • Can exhibit characteristics as a warehouse

Recently, all sake has been made with flower yeastsAlso exists.

* Harada Sake Brewery (Gifu), Amabuki Sake Brewery (Saga), Nishi-Iida Sake Brewery (Nagano). Although not the total amount, there are more than 30 sake breweries that make flower yeast sake.

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Benefits for sake fans

  • Sake made with flower yeast has a distinct personality, so you can choose the best sake according to the dish
  • Enjoy a meal with the best mariage with the food you want to eat

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List of main types and characteristics of flower yeast

The table below summarizes the characteristics of the fragrance and taste of each flower yeast.

  • 🍎🍈 is a sake with a scent like apples and melons (sweet scent: ethyl caproate)
  • 🍌 is a sake with a banana-like scent (fresh scent: isoamyl acetate)
  • 🍏 is sake that contains plenty of malic acid

* "Taste" is average. There are exceptions, so please forgive in that case.

Flower yeast Aroma and acid Taste
Avelia 🍎🍈🍏 Medium to dry
Strawberry ???? Medium to slightly sweet
Oscilloscope 🍎🍈 Medium to slightly sweet
Beautiful woman ???? Medium to slightly sweet
Rhododendron ???? Very dry
Pink 🍎🍈 Medium to slightly sweet
Sunflowers 🍎🍈🍌🍏 Medium to dry
Begonia ???? spicy
Marigold ???? spicy
Apples 🍎🍈🍏 Slightly dry
Rose vine (vine rose) 🍎🍌 spicy

Besides the above flower yeast,Cosmos, quince, chrysanthemum, cherry, cattleya, azalea, camellia, hamanas, nadesico, furong, Hakusan fuyu, hydrangea, dahlia, gentian, wisteria, etc., I'm discovering flower yeast one after another ♪

"Flower Day" and "Flower Language" of Main Flower Yeast Sake

Flower gift

Flowers are "flower day" and "flower language" respectively

Sake using the yeast of the flowerBirthday giftOr a flower yeast sake with the flower language you want to convey to your partnerTell your thoughtsHow is it?

Sake is often used for gifts such as mid-year gifts, year-end gifts, Keiji,Since flower yeast sake has come out with great effort,Let's start a new sake communication life!

Not all of the yeasts used in sake, but we will introduce the famous flower yeast sake days, flower language, taste characteristics and brands.

① Flower yeast "Hamanasu": attracted to you

Hermanus

  • Flower Yeast Hermanus Flower Day: July 7 and September 5
  • Flower Yeast Hermanus flower language: Sad beauty, attracted by your charm
  • The taste of the flower yeast Hamanas: gorgeous flowers and a slight pineapple aroma. Soft and refreshing sweetness and richness

His Majesty the Empress, Masako (55) In connection with the ocean brewing in Murakami City, Niigata Prefecture, in connection with Masako's throne, the yeast of the flower "Hamanas" from the city of Murakami City was used as the empress's mark. In about two years, we have completed the celebration of the celebration "Sekkako Taiyomori".

It is a very popular flower yeast sake that is easy to drink for women and has a light and transparent taste.

There is a possibility of resale, so let's make your mouth bloom while celebrating the new Empress ♪

 

 

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② Flower yeast "Yukitsubaki": I'm always watching you

Snow camellia

  • Flower Yeast Snow Camellia Flower Day: January 1 and January 2
  • Flower Yeast Snow Camellia flower language: modesty, modest affection
  • Flavor of Yeast Camellia: fresh and fresh aroma, slightly sweet but refreshing acidity

Snow camellia is designated as a tree in Niigata Prefecture.

Despite its excellent cold resistance, Yuki Tsubaki, which endures the cold in the heavy snowfall area and blooms vividly, has the beauty that everyone can catch the eyes.

Yuki Tsubaki also has the flower language “Humble virtue,” so why not give it to someone who is strong, unseen, but struggles and makes an effort for the company for people? Do you? I'm sure you'll be aware of yourself.

"Koshino Yuki Tsubaki Junmai Ginjo", which uses Yeast Camellia flower yeast, has won the Gold Award at the "Wine Glass Delicious Sake Award 2018". Moreover, brands that have won the award for seven consecutive years from 2012 to 2018! With a refreshing feeling like a white wine and a refreshing drink, it will surely be your favorite one.

 

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③ Flower yeast "Sakura Yoshino": You are really elegant and beautiful!

Cherry Blossoms

  • Flower Yeast Sakura Flower Day: March 3st, April 21st
  • Flower yeast Sakura's flower language: innocence, excellent beauty, spiritual beauty
  • Flavor of flower yeast cherry: slight gorgeous aroma

Sakura Yoshino tells the coming of spring in Misato-cho, Akita Prefecture.

Junmai Daiginjo, made with flower yeast collected from cherry blossoms, which is the favorite of Japanese people, is very fruity! Unlike the appearance, it has a slight taste.

The soft pink design bottle gives a stylish and cool impression. Because it has a refreshing taste, it is perfect as a gift for a longing woman who always works.

 

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④ Flower yeast “Aberia”: You are a lucky owner. So surely it works!

Avelia

  • Flower Yeast Avelia Flower Day: July 7
  • Flower language of flower yeast Avelia: good luck
  • Flavor of flower yeast avelia: balanced taste and sweet aroma reminiscent of wine

Cute bottle design sake that promises to be delighted if presented to a girl. He could use it as a substitute for pushing his back tomorrow's presentation is all right!

When you're depressed, cheer yourself up with "I'll do my best," and give it to yourself as a present.

“Kusutama” is a sake that has a sweet scent but also good sharpness at the end. With the gold leaf shining in the sake, I have a feeling that I can become the strongest self.

 

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⑤ Flower yeast "Strawberry": You can surely build a wonderful home!

 Strawberry

  • Flower yeast Strawberry flower day: March 3 and April 31
  • Flower Yeast Strawberry Flower Language: A Happy Family
  • Flavor of flower yeast strawberry: strawberry itself aroma, moderate malic acid taste

Strawberry brewing in Tochigi prefecture, Japan's largest strawberry producer, brews sake using flower yeast strawberries.

The feature is that it is slightly reddish so that you can immediately see "Ah, strawberry."

However, this is a technique for anthocyanins, a type of polyphenol. It removes active oxygen by its antioxidant effect, so it is delicious and anti-aging effect can be expected.

Fruity and wine-like red sake is a gift for girls with high aesthetics ◎

 

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⑥ Flower Yeast "Oscillovana": I'm a timid but I'm going to confess

Oscilloscope

  • Flower Yeast Oshirobana Flower Day: July 7, August 28, August 8, August 1
  • Flower language of flower yeast Oshiroibana: Suspicion of love, timidity, fear
  • Flavor of flower yeast oscillating banana: full flavor, soft taste and refreshing acidity

It takes courage to say that we are connected by "red thread". But can the "red thread" of the four seasons be passed on smoothly to the other party?

You're not a timid person at all, but let's be shy.

The "red thread", which has a glossy standing incense and a memorable sweetness, will deepen the bond between you and your partner.

 

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⑦ Flower yeast "Moon beauty": I want to meet even once ...

Beautiful woman

  • Flower Yeast Moonlight Beauty Day: July 7, August 19, October 8
  • Flower language of flower yeast moonlight beauty: glossy beauty, ephemeral love, secret passion, I want to meet even once
  • The taste of flower yeast moonlight beauty: calm aroma and pleasant acidity

Only one night in the moonlit night, she shows a fascinating appearance, and the next morning she is sadly withered.

Why can't you enjoy that ephemeral beauty longer? It is a flower that has gorgeousness that makes it sad.

What I would like to introduce here is pure rice sake that blends flower yeast and wine yeast of beautiful young women.

Even with a rice polishing rate of 80%, it is a surprisingly smooth drinking mouth. It is easy to match any dish and has a pleasant acidity.

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⑧ Flower yeast "Marigold": Love for you will not change

Marigold

  • Flower Yeast Marigold Flower Day: June 6, July 5, August 7, September 18* This day is limited to yellow marigold.
  • Flower language of flower yeast marigold: brave, lovely affection, sincerity
  • The taste of flower yeast marigold: calm aroma and pleasant acidity

The marigold flower language includes "health" but also means jealousy and despair. When giving a present, you may want to say, "I'm envious of your health. I'll continue to do my best to keep my body as before."

The characteristic of sake made with flower yeast marigold is that it has a strong acidity and sharpness. You can also enjoy the fluffy scent. It is especially suitable for hot pot dishes and supports a wide temperature range from room temperature to hot sake.

 

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⑨ Flower yeast "Cosmos": I think of you without change

Cosmos

  • Flower Yeast Cosmos Flower Day: Red October 10, October 4, Pink September 10, October 6
  • Flower language of flower yeast cosmos: pure blood of maiden, affection
  • Flavor of flower yeast cosmos: light rice flavor and crisp acidity

"Toriyoemon Eemon Akisakura Cosmos Hiyaoroshi Junmai Ginjo" from Kawamura Sake Brewery, Iwate Prefecture, is a brewed rice made from 50% polished rice of "Ginginga" suitable for sake brewing. Once a year, it was carefully laid down until autumn. It can be enjoyed at temperatures ranging from cold sake to human skin.

 

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⑩Flower yeast "hydrangea": patiently waiting for you

Hydrangea

  • Hydrangea flower yeast flower day: June 6,
  • Hydrangea yeast flower language: patient affection, agility, impermanence
  • Taste of hydrangea yeast: refreshing acidity, fine white wine flavor

Speaking of Mother's Day, carnations. However, the number of people giving hydrangeas has increased recently.

The reason is the luxury of hydrangea. It may be because the feeling of "thank you" is easily transmitted to the mother. The reason is that many people have the image of "family harmony" over hydrangea, which seems to be crowded with small flowers.

 

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Let's drink while receiving messages from flowers "Hana Yeast Sake"

Flowers in basket

Flower yeast sake is still a minority of sake. You will be surprised if you give a present, and there are many fashionable flower pattern bottles so women can be pleased.

Communicating thoughts and gratitude with the floral language of the yeast used in sake has the advantage of giving the other party a strong impression.

For those who want to avoid giving ordinary sake and those who have not been able to get a hand out even if they know the existence of Hanaya Sake, why not make it a present for themselves?

The fragrance of the flower comes out of the nose, and the taste as sake that comes afterwards is fun and you will surely be crazy!

We recommend “Kinsho Sake Brewery Junmai Daiginjo [Hatsuhana]” as a gift for men!

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The "Sake made with flower yeast" that I have introduced so far has been introduced assuming men to women or women to bosses and friends.

However, there are many men who want to give sake with gratitude to their bosses and seniors of the same sex.

For those who like it, sake that has survived a number of crises and has revived after the production of sake has been stopped due to the shortage of supplies during the war.

Hatsuhana Junmai Daiginjo Sake, a revived liquor that gained great popularity in the past, is a sake that can be said to be the highest peak of a sake brewery using in-house cultivated Echitanrei.

“Hatsuhana Daiginjo Sake,” which focuses on raw materials, has a plump, abundant umami and moderate acidity, and Niigata is a world-class sake that boasts a blissful moment every time you drink it.

The label design is now a designer indispensable for J-pop artwork, Yutaka Kimura!

It is thought to be the best gift for heartwarming applause to those who have licked spicy acid, or for further encouragement to those who have left the hospital.