There are many types of sake.
Even if they are sold under the same framework of sake, there is a big difference in flavor and taste between sake that is carefully made using rice and rice bran and sake that is made by adding sake lees to brewed alcohol.
Recently, thanks to the development of distribution systems and refrigeration technology, fresh sake that can only be drunk in cool areas can be enjoyed all year round.
In addition, sake such as champagne for secondary fermentation in bottles has increased, and a new era of sake has arrived.
The characteristics of sake vary greatly depending on the region where they are made. This time, I would like to introduce the sake of Tohoku region, which is characterized by its beautiful quality.
Tohoku Sake
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The biggest feature of sake made in the Tohoku region is"Beautiful sake quality".
Sake rice made exclusively for sake brewing, made with cold that makes use of the cool climate, makes Tohoku sake a slim and beautiful liquor..
Since Tohoku is a region where rice production is thriving,Development of sake riceIt is also actively performed. Each prefecture has developed Akita Sake Komachi, Kuranohana, Ginbuki Snow, etc., and there is also a native species of turtle tail.
Even in the Tohoku region, sake made in Yamagata Prefecture and Miyagi Prefecture has a high level, followed by Akita Prefecture and Fukushima Prefecture.
Show that Tohoku sake is a valuable sakeThe specific name ratio is also very high, and the number of gold awards received at the new sake appraisal meeting is the highest in Dantotsu..
Development of new brewing technology and XinjiangThis is an area that is actively engaged in sake brewing.
Introducing sake made in the Tohoku region!
From here, we will introduce some typical sakes made in the Tohoku region.
Be sure to check out the characteristics of Tohoku's sake and the differences between them.
● Denshu
Source:http://www.densyu.co.jp/
The sake brewer is the Nishida Sake Brewery located in Aburon-Ohama, Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture, near the northernmost point of Honshu.Pure rice liquor with the essence of brewing rice without using any brewing alcohol or sugar for brewing.
Raw riceNearly 80% rice from Aomori Prefecture is usedUsed only in rice wine throughout the countryOld castleIs cultivated in the brewery's field.
Because it is a sake from Aomori Prefecture blessed with ingredients,Excellent compatibility with Aomori flounder, Oma tuna, etc..
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● Hoyo
Source:http://www.aomori-sake.or.jp/kuramoto/houhai.html
Miura Sake Brewery is located in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture. Hirosaki City is blessed with nature, with the Hakkoda mountain range on the east, Iwakiyama on the west, and the World Heritage Shirakami Mountains on the south.
The origin of fertilityTsugaru region folk song "Ho Hai Bun"I'm coming from.It has a scent like a Tsugaru apple and has a sweet, mellow taste and a refreshing aftertaste..
This sake-only sake rice “Toho” and Aomori's representative sake rice varieties Hanafuki Snow, fantasyThis is a sake that has made remarkable progress in quality in recent years.
● Yoemon
Ishitoriya, Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture, where Kawamura Sake Brewery is building Yoemon, is a region that is based in Japan's leading group of Mrs. Nanbu.
Raw rice is grown in rice fieldsRice from Ishidoriya, such as Miyama Nishiki and contracted turtle tailIs the center.
The cold winter is severe, the minimum temperature drops to minus 15 ℃,It has a clear and gentle fragrance that does not get tired of drinking, even though it is delicious..
● Southern beauty
Source:https://www.nanbubijin.co.jp/
Southern Beauty is made by Nanbu Beauty Co., Ltd. in Ninohe City, Iwate Prefecture.I wanted to make a beautiful liquor in an era when there was a lot of miscellaneous sake, and I named it "Southern Beauty"Is called.
Raw riceIwate's original sake rice "Ginotome" and "Gingin"using.
Southern beauty, which is made with careful preparation using traditional methods to prevent crushing rice, has grown into a very popular sake nationwide.
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● Suminoe
Source:https://www.nipponnosake.com/kura/suminoe/
Sumida River is made by Suminoe Sake Brewery in Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture. Ishinomaki City is a port town that boasts the best catch in Tohoku.
By using the underground water of Kitakami River and Miyagi Prefecture yeast, it is finished into a high-quality sake.About 80% of the sake produced in the brewery is named sakeHas become.
A fragrance resembling a subdued fruit, featuring a soft, transparent and fresh liquor with a refreshing taste.に な っ て い ま す.
In raw rice,Yamada Nishiki from Hyogo Prefecture, 500 million stones from Fukui Prefecture, Hana from Miyagi Prefecture, Hachiman Nishiki, OmachiEtc., and sake brewing taking advantage of the characteristics of rice is carried out.
● Hidakami
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Hirataka Sake Brewery is a sake brewery near Ishinomaki Port.
It is made to fit fresh sashimi,A faint scent that eliminates the smell of sakeIt enhances the taste of fish.
of courseThe assertion of sake is also felt firmly, and it is characterized by elegant and soft liquor quality.is. Hidakami uses the Oshika Peninsula underground water to prepare water.Excellent compatibility with seafood dishes.
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● Cotton shop
Kanoi Sake Brewery, which builds a cotton shop, is located in Kurihara City, Miyagi Prefecture's northernmost tip. The immediate area is a very cold area that reaches minus 19 ° C in midwinter.
The cotton shop“Liquor that can only be made here” that makes the best use of the natural water of rice and Kozan Sansui, which is considered from its climate and soil creation.I can say that.
As a characteristic of the cotton shop,It has a soft and rounded mouthfeel like cotton, a gentle pear-like fruit scent, a firm taste and a lingering finish that fits well into dishes.に な っ て い ま す.
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● Crane crane
Source:http://www.hagino-shuzou.co.jp/
The sake brewed by Sagano Sake Brewery in Kurihara City, Miyagi PrefectureA refreshing and refreshing sake that is beautiful in Miyagi..
Hadano Sake Brewery is excellent in brewing technology among many sake breweries and sells many high-quality sake.
It is one of the sake breweries that you should pay attention to as they are eager to introduce new products.
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● Hakurakusei
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Kurakusei no Kuramoto is a Niizawa brewery that has been moved to the snowy mountainous area surrounded by the nature of Zao mountain range since 2013.
Spring from the yardHigh quality soft water is used as natural waterIs one of the features.
Aiming to be a famous side dish of cooking, it is designed to enhance the cuisine with a fragrance and sweetness in mind.. Because of its light and clean taste, you will be able to drink many times.
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● Kenkonichi
"Kansuiichi", built at the Onuma Sake Brewery in Murata-cho, Kyoto, an old commercial city in Tohoku,Excellent compatibility with comfortable bitter foods such as mountain vegetables and wild vegetablesJapanese sake.
The raw material rice is from Miyagi Prefecture, and the commitment to Sasanishiki is particularly noteworthy.
More than 50% of SasanishikiUsed, soft to the touch, smooth and round like silk.
The more you misunderstand Sasanishiki is sake rice, the higher the quality.
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● Yuki's beauty
Source:https://www.nipponnosake.com/kura/yukinobijin/
Akita Sake Brewery is a sake brewery located near the downtown area of Akita City. The store is cool even in midsummer, and sake is brewed regardless of the season.
While introducing state-of-the-art equipment, sticking to time-consuming lids, etc.Sake brewing not constrained by common senseIs doing.
The taste of Yuki's beautiful woman is light and rich, with a refreshing sweetness and a beautiful acidity that is a perfect match..
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● Heavenly door
Source:http://www.amanoto.co.jp/
In the Yokote basin, where the heavenly doors are built, the Minase River flows down from the Ou Mountains, and underground water flows from the same water system.
In other words, Water to make rice and water to make sake togetherSuch you.
The heaven doorIt tastes lighter, but as you continue to drink, you can find a solid core taste at the bottom of lightness.
The drinker searches for the taste of sake with his own tongue, and the sky in the sky is sake.
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● Mansaku flowers
Source:https://hinomaru-sake.com/
Mansaku flowers are made by Hinomaru Brewing Co., Ltd. in Masuda-cho, Yokote City, Akita Prefecture. Masuda is located in the southeastern part of the Yokote basin and is famous as one of Japan's leading heavy snowfall areas.
Underwater that such a natural environment nurtures,Superb soft water suitable for clean and gentle liquor qualityI can say that.
Cryogenic bottle storageThere are many classic products that have been laid down for at least 1 years,Mansaku sake qualityIt is called.
It has a fruity fragrance that combines apples, bananas, and peaches..
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● Snow stable
Source:http://www.yukinobousha.jp/
Yurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture, is a city with mountains, rivers and the sea that stretches over the northern foot of Mt. Chokai.
Sake brewing is done using natural terrain well,“Three things without making” (do not pour, do not filter, do not add water)Is used.
Making full use of the power of natural fermentation,One of the sake that can only be made in the areaI can say that.
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● Yamamoto
At the foot of the Shirakami Mountains,World heritage spring waterIt is used for charging water.
The good water has a long established reputation,In recent years, the brewing technology has increased as you see it, and it has become more popular than before..
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● Ishiro Sugisei
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In Ichihakusui,"The most delicious sake made of white rice and water"The meaning is included.
Gojome-cho, Akita Prefecture, where Fukusuju Sake Brewery is located, is a rural village rich in change from the steep mountainous area to the fertile paddy field in the east of Ogata Village.
Taking advantage of the land,Fresh taste that makes you feel the taste of riceJapanese sake brewing is carried out.
● Harukazumi
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Rokugo, Akita Prefecture, where a spring crab is built, has been aroundHundred ShimizuIt is said that there are springs designated by 100 famous waters.
The taste of spring salmon isWhat makes the water goodIt has become. AlsoSpring salmon is said to be suitable for cooking using seasonal ingredients, and liquor that plays a supporting role in making use of cookingI can say that.
The sake is not so much, so if you find it, you want to buy sake.
● Dewazakura
Source:http://www.dewazakura.co.jp/
Dewazakura is a sake made in Tendo, Yamagata Prefecture, famous for shogi pieces.
It has a fruity ginjo incense that reminds you of Yamagata Prefecture's special product, La France, and it can be enjoyed by anyone with a smooth taste.に な っ て い ま す.
Therefore, it seems that there are many people who like sake by drinking Dewazakura.
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Summary
Sake is a liquor that is easy to produce locally. The Tohoku region introduced here is an area that can be said to be a Sake fierce battle zone, and has led the development of Sake.
There are many delicious sakes in the Tohoku region that we couldn't introduce this time, so if you have the opportunity to visit, please visit the sake brewery!
