Assorted chocolates in a light blue box

Valentine's Day is coming soon. I wonder if some people are excited about what chocolate to give this year.

What I would like to recommend is not just the usual chocolate, but “chocolate and sake”.

It sounds a little surprising, but sake is perfectly compatible with chocolate.

This time,

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I will introduce you.

Can sake and chocolate be paired?

An illustration of sake and chocolate is drawn and contains the words "Sake chocolate unexpectedly fits"

Drinking sake with a pinch of chocolate ...

Men given for Valentine's Day may also be surprised. Because it is a sake that is often combined with pale ingredients. Can you compete with the strong personality of chocolate?

Although Japanese sweets and sake mariage have recently gained citizenship, pairing sake and chocolate is not yet common.

So I actually experimented with sake and chocolate mariage.

Pairing experiment with chocolate and sake

I can't afford to have many bottles of sake, so I used one type of sake (I'm sorry ...). The brand name is "Dassai Junmai Daiginjo 1".

Closing the finish with the taste of rice while reminiscent of apples and pearsThis sake is characterized by its fresh sweetness even in the dry.Dassai 45 popular with womenExpectations will increase because the compatibility with chocolate is perfect.

 

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AmazonDassai Junmai Daiginjo 45

  • Sake brewing name: Asahi brewing
  • Rice polishing rate: 45%
  • Contents: 720 ml
  • Alcohol power: 16 degrees
  • Characteristic: Junmai Daiginjo, polished to 45% of Yamada Nishiki

My grandfather said he prefers a bit dry, but he still drinks with a good taste and a relaxed look. I drank that expression as an appetizer. It has a very sweet taste, and I like the sensation of flowing through it with a slight amount of heat in the throat and flowing out. I am very grateful to have a very pleasant time.

 Mido

Milk chocolate and sake

Milk chocolate has a low cocoa content, so it has almost no bitterness, and is characterized by sweetness, creaminess, and ease of eating. Milk chocolate melts quickly in your mouth, but unfortunately did not go well with the fruity aroma and sweetness of sake.

If you want to match the milk chocolate,"Kijo-shu" has a rich umami and sweetness using sake instead of the water usedIt will be.

 


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AmazonKijoshu Hakkaisan

  • Sake brewing name: Mt. Hakkai
  • Contents: 300 ml
  • Sake degree: -34
  • Acidity: 2.4
  • Alcohol power: 17.5 degrees
  • Feature: Squeezed fresh sake in raw condition

Just by rocking it, you can drink like a fruit liqueur cocktail with moderate acidity and elegant sweetness. But it has a good taste of rice. It may sound a little exaggerated, but it's bad. It's too good. This is too small. However, it may be just the right size as it will overdrink.

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By the way, next, I will try chocolate with an increased amount of cacao. This is a chocolate with a slightly harder texture than the soft milk chocolate and a rustic flavor of cacao.

Chocolate containing 50% cacao and sake

Medium dark chocolate, not too bitter and not too sweet, with the flavor of almonds and coffee.

When you eat chocolate after drinking sake that has been warmed to a warm degree,A new flavor of fruit and vanilla is born in your mouthWas.

It is a recommended chocolate for beginners of dark chocolate to discover a new taste of sake.

Chocolate containing 99% cacao and sake

A bitter chocolate with a low flavor and a scent of cocoa, cherry and cinnamon.

Chocolate with high cocoa purity enhances the flavor of sake more than imagined, and the beautiful rice flavorI also enjoyed. It was a mariage where chocolate and sake brought out each other's strengths.

Conclusion: The higher the cocoa content, the better the compatibility of sake and chocolate

In this experimentAs the percentage of cocoa content increases, the possibility of pairing sake and chocolate increasesI realize that.

The chocolate of "cacao 99%" which I ate for the first time this time is made by Lindt. It is made of cacao beans that match the strict glasses of Metric Chocolatier, who makes Lindall loved around the world.

"Isn't it too hard to eat?" Exquisite mouth melting that is not too hard and not too soft, it has a strong umami, so there is a sense of satisfaction.

 


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Amazon Lindt Excellence 99% Cacao

  • Manufacturer: Lindt
  • Contents amount: 50g
  • Size (mm): 48 x 9 x 22

It's not a dessert, it's a snack of sake ... it's not sweet.It is recommended to harden it a little and slowly dissolve it in your mouth little by little.I like the scent of cacao.

Tkk

In the above experiment, the matching of plate chocolate and sake that can be bought at supermarkets etc. ◎

One thing to keep in mind is the temperature of sake. If the sake has been put in the refrigerator, put it on the table for a while. It can be cold (normal temperature),Warm warm 40 ℃ to warm 45 ℃
Size: XNUMX mL


Click here for how to add sake to the sake (microwave oven method and hot water method)

 

Recently, “Sake Chocolate”, which allows you to enjoy sake and chocolate at once, is also popular.

Because it contains sake, it is a simple mariage even if you eat it as it is or a snack of sake. It is perfect for gifts because it is a package full of luxury ♪

From here, we will introduce “Sake Chocolate” that blends brands that are popular among sake fans.

"Sake Chocolate x Sake"

Three small chocolates and a red ribbon

Chocolate made with sake can be made by the sake brewery using its own brand, or by collaborating with the sake brewery.

"Kokushi Musou Chocolate", a collaboration between a raw chocolate birthplace and a sake brewery

For those who know,Dry and famous sake "Kokushi Musou" Junmai Daiginjo produced by Takasago Sake Brewery in Asahikawa, HokkaidoIs known as the finest product that refines sake rice Yamada Nishiki to 40%.

Combine fragrant and sharp Junmai Daiginjo with three types of Belgian chocolate and fresh creamThe finished Kojiri Warriors chocolate. It features a melting sweetness and a refreshing flavor.

 

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Sils MariaKnight Warriors Chocolate

  • Manufacturer: Sils Maria CWK
  • Contents: 16 tablets
  • Shelf life: 3 weeks
  • Storage method: 10 ° C or less

 

I found it at a department store on Valentine's Day and bought gold powder because it looks like the economy is good for sake lovers, and my husband says, "This is the first time chocolate is so delicious !!" The fragrance of sake and the clear sweetness that is transparent, you will almost eat the whole box. I wanted to eat again and ordered. I was very pleased to present to my father. Limited time product ... Thank you again next time.

Nasumikanpo

For sake chocolate, "Takasago Sake Brewing Asahi Kami Junmai Daiginjo Sake Ice Temperature Storage"

For the sake chocolate made using Kokushi Musou Junmai Daiginjo, freshly squeezed sake is stored in the ice storage of the warehouse, and a marriage with ice-cold storage sake that is lit only once at the time of shipment is recommended. Please enjoy the best coupling of chocolate and sake with your loved ones.

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AmazonTakasago Sake Brewery Asahi Kami Junmai Daiginjo Sake Ice Temperature Storage

  • Sake brewing name: Takasago brewing
  • Raw material rice: Yamada Nishiki
  • Rice polishing rate: 35%
  • Contents: 720 ml
  • Sake degree: + 2
  • Acidity: 1.2
  • Alcohol content: 15-16 ℃
  • Characteristic: Squeezed fresh sake stored in ice condition

"Asahi God" is, of course, limited to a word that is delicious. If you like sake you should be able to drink forever, especially with fish dishes. As was the case with the overnight drop, the peculiar Ginjo scent appears strongly and the fragrance is excellent. It's a bit dry but easy to drink, and it's a really nice finish. Sake has been a delicious dish for a long time. My wife and I have all drunk up in one day! !
Stick choro

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“Dassai chocolate23”, a Japanese sake chocolate that uses that XNUMX% and XNUMX% luxuriously

Bon Bon Chocolate with coarse salt and parari has been very popular since its launch.

Chocolate with a gorgeous aroma utilizing the characteristics of XNUMX%You can enjoy even more gorgeous taste when you combine it with sake

 


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Amazon Dassai chocolate23

  • Manufacturer: Chocolatier Palais d'Or
  • Contents: 6 pieces (milk type x 3, bitter type x 3)
  • Box size (cm): height 13 x width 11 x height 3

Both types have a fragrance of sake and are not persistent. Recommended for those who do not usually eat chocolate. After all expensive chocolate is delicious. It was a wonderful taste.

Amazing

For sake chocolate, "Dassai Otaishi Set (Junmai Daiginjo)"

After all, Dassai's sake is chocolate. RecommendedComparison of three types of drinks: Dassai Shine 23, 39, 45It is a set of 3 that you can enjoy.

 


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Amazon Dassai sample set (junmai daiginjo)

  • Sake brewing name: Asahi brewing
  • Rice polishing rate: 23, 39, 45%
  • Contents: 180ml x 3

Even the medium bottle type takes a long time to drink, and even if you want to try various things, you often can't get your hands on it, so I was very grateful for the set that you can drink and compare in this size!I really like the scent of the festival.It has a nice scent like an apple and is fascinating even before drinking (*'∨` *) It may be a little unsatisfactory for those who like dryness and firm flavor, but it is easy to drink with a slightly sweet aftertaste and women who drink for the first time I wanted to recommend it to you.

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Received the highest gold prize at the "Academy of Chocolate" in the United Kingdom Sake chocolate "Stone pavement of Komachi Street Junmai sake Yukio"

Prestigious British `` Academy of Chocolate 2018 '' Best Gold Award in the Sake categoryThe award-winning chocolate mixes Junmai Sake Yukio from Aoki Shuzo (Niigata Prefecture), which has a 300-year history.

Spicy raw chocolate that spreads the rich aroma unique to Junmai sake with a sharp dryIs a gem that men who doubt "Sake with chocolate?"

Please enjoy the aroma of "ca cao", which is famous for using the cacao from Colombia, which has the famous "Fino de Aroma" as the finest cacao, to create a taste that matches the taste of Japanese people.

 

 

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ca ca oStone pavement on Komachi street `` Junmai sake Yukio ''

  • Manufacturer: ca ca o
  • Contents: 16 tablets
  • Shelf life: About 21 days from date of shipment
  • Storage method: Store below 10 ° C

I gave Yukio's raw chocolate to Valentine's Day!Chocolate that won the highest gold award at the Academy of Chocolate.The scent of sake and the smooth melting of the mouth are very luxurious 😊✨

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"Yukio Junmai Sake" for sake chocolate

In Uonuma City, Niigata PrefectureAoki Sake Brewery is famous for "Tsuruage"However, the famous sake "Yukio" is a Japanese sake with many fans that is called "Tanrei Gakuchi" because of its crisp and firm aftertaste while feeling the taste of rice.

When combined with sake chocolate that takes advantage of cacao's bitterness, it is the best mariage with a refreshing aftertaste. Regardless of the type of food, "Yukio" does not disturb the taste of the ingredients even as alcoholic beverages.

 


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Amazon  Yukio Junmai Sake

  • Sake brewing name: Aoki brewing
  • Raw material rice: Miyama Nishiki
  • Rice polishing rate: 60%
  • Contents: 720 ml
  • Sake degree: +12.0
  • Acidity: 1.2
  • Alcohol frequency: 15 degrees or more and less than 16 degrees

The snow man on the label was so cute that I tried to buy it, but it really has no habit and is easy to drink! Is it better to chill? I bought a jacket and it was a great answer!

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Strong sake chocolate with 72% cacao! `` Kirin mountain tasting sake chocolate (double preparation) ''

“Hyoko” (Hyoko) is known as a swan flight site in Agano City, Niigata Prefecture. There is a restaurant in Niigata, a liquor store near Shokoratei, so we recommend you to eat chocolate by drinking it.

The one with silver leaf sprinkled on top is "deep mouth chocolate" with 72% cacao content. Gold leaf is a classic chocolate. Spoon the rich taste of cacao and the flavor of Kirinsan's Ginjo sake and compare them!

Shokoratei offers a wide selection of sweets using sake as well as sake tasting! Try truffles, raw chocolate, terrines and stollen.

 

 

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CHOCOLATEIKirin Yamasake Sake Chocolate (double preparation)

  • Manufacturer: Shokoratei
  • Contents: 5.5 × 5.3㎝ two drinks
  • Shelf life: 2 weeks
  • Storage method: Refrigerated (Refrigerator below 10 ° C)

The sweetness of sake and chocolate matches well. I want to return it at room temperature and enjoy it in a mellow state

Nekoi-san

For sake chocolate, "Kiranzan Pari-Patari Kirinzan Junmai Ginjo Namahara"

The sake I would like to give along with "Kirinyama Taste Chocolat" is freshly squeezed raw raw sake.

The mouthfeel is fresh and smooth, so you can enjoy it. The discreet bitterness and sourness on the tongue goes well with Kirinyama Sake Chocolat.

 

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Amazon Kirinzan Pari-Patari Kirinzan Junmai Ginjo Raw Sake

  • Sake brewing name: Kirinzan brewing
  • Raw rice: XNUMX million stones
  • Rice polishing rate: 55%
  • Contents: 720 ml
  • Sake degree: + 2
  • Acidity: 1.6
  • Alcohol content: 6-17%

Pari Pari Kirinzan XNUMX Hyakumangoku Junmai Ginjo Namahara
Alcohol that I have been drinking every year since I came to Niigata. The label feels good ♪ freshly squeezed feeling ^ _ ^ I like the balance between umami, depth and acidity. The aftertaste comes off mild bitterness and umami. It was delicious as a meal liquor!

Menma-san

"Momokawa Daiginjo Shizukushu Chocolat Ho-Solem" Sake Chocolate

Momokawa Daiginjo Shizuku Sake Sake with Chocolate White Chocolate for a limited timeis. The flavor of the sake is alive in Momokawa where you can enjoy the flavor of moromi with a mellow taste.

For bitter chocolate, use only Momokawa Daiginjo Shizuku. This Daiginjo sake refines Yamada Nishiki to 35%,Won a gold prize for 12 consecutive years at the National Sake AppraisalWell-established Japanese confectionery shop Marumiya representing Aomori and Hachinohe has created fragrant chocolate without sacrificing the flavor of sake.

Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy the harmony of Daiginjo Shizuku, Nigori sake and raw chocolate.

 

 

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MomokawaMomokawa Daiginjo Shizukushu Chocolat

  • Manufacturer: Momokawa Co., Ltd.
  • Contents: 9 raw black chocolate, 9 white raw chocolate
  • Shelf life: 20 days
  • Storage method: Refrigerated

Aomori brewing company, Momokawa's "Momokawa Daiginjo Shizuku Sake Chocolat Hoo-Some". I ate one bitter chocolate but it was delicious.

Haraichi Taira

For sake chocolate, "Daiginjo Shizuku Sake Momokawa"

The sake that you want to match with "Normal Chocolate Hoo-Somale" is Daiginjo Shizuku, whose quality has been continuously proven at the New Sake Appraisal and other events.

Normally, when squeezing sake, pressure is applied with a machine to squeeze it, but this liquor is made by putting moromi in a sake bag, collecting drops that fall due to natural gravity in a bottle, and storing it at low temperature. It is made by a technique that takes time and effort.

The fruity, gorgeous fragrance and delicate taste also echo the spirit of sake brewers. Ideal for gifts to loved ones.

 

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AmazonDaiginjo Shizuku Sake Momokawa

  • Sake brewing name: Momokawa
  • Raw material rice: Yamada Nishiki
  • Rice polishing rate: 35%
  • Contents: 720 ml
  • Alcohol power: 17 degrees

Tobotori Daiginjo Shizuku Sake "Momokawa"

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Summary: Both chocolate and sake are fermented foods

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Speaking of sake that goes well with chocolate, do you think it's brandy?

Certainly, the rich and rich brandy and chocolate together add to each other's deliciousness.

But chocolate also matches sake. The reason is that chocolate is made by fermenting cocoa beans.

Cocoa beans before fermentation have a strong bitter taste and do not have a rich chocolate flavor even when eaten as is.

However, if the cocoa beans are covered with banana leaves and fermented, the bitter cocoa beans turn into chocolate-flavored beans.

Both cacao and sake have in common the fact that wonderful flavors are produced during the fermentation process.

Although the antioxidant power of cocoa offers a variety of health benefits, chocolate has its drawbacks. That is to eat too much and eat too much.

In order to take advantage of the health benefits of chocolate, it may be best to seek high-quality products and enjoy a small amount like sake.