Koji rice: Aomori Prefecture rice
Kake rice: Aomori Prefecture rice
Rice polishing ratio 60
Alcohol content: 16%.
This green label is one of Hachisen's favorites. This year, too, we are going to drink it!
The aroma is mild and slightly sweet. The slightly chili water, which is unique to Hachisen, brings a calmness to the taste, with a moderate sweetness of kyoho grapes, a soothing umami, a little sourness, and a chili gasiness. As always, Hachisen has a flavor that makes you want to pair it with squid. However, when I tried it again, I could feel the sweetness more strongly. I have changed, too. Thank you again for the food tonight!
Hakusen red label.
Sweet and tasty.
It has the flamboyance that is typical of Hachisen!
I would like to match it with light snacks, such as white meat or marinated vegetables.
★★★★
Back in the day, I used to see Mutsu Hachisen at the Hachinohe Food Center in Hachinohe.
Label of different colors
This label is the black label, isn't it?
I drank it once at a store in Hachinohe.
That was four years ago.
It was during the Corona disaster.
I'll have it again.
At that time, you commented that it had a pineapple taste.
On this day, I don't feel that taste in particular, but it is a delicious sake with a great flavor!
Mutsu Hachisen, here's to our 56th encounter 🥂!
Thank you for the delicious sea urchin!
Last week, a good friend of mine in Rikuzentakata sent me some freshly caught salted sea urchins!
My wife, daughter and I devoured it in no time!
We were very satisfied with the taste of the season!
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Koji rice: Aomori Prefecture rice
Kake rice: Aomori Prefecture rice
Rice polishing ratio 55
Alcohol content 16
Brand name] AQE2025 "Star of Hope SAGITTARIUS" Special Junmai
Sake Brewer: Hachinohe Shuzo Co.
Sake type: Tokubetsu Junmai Sake
Rice used: Domestic rice
Rice polishing ratio: 55% for koji rice, 60% for kake rice
Alcohol content: 15%.
Sake cup】Wine glass
Aroma】+1.5（Muscat、green apple、Rhamné)
Appearance】Crystal
[Taste] [Mouthfeel
Body: 1.5
Acid: 2.0 (mainly malic acid, a little lactic acid)
Sweetness: 1.5
Umami: 1.5
Bitterness: 1.5
Aftertaste: Medium and clean. Fruit acidity and light bitterness disappear.
Impression] Modern, light and dry.
Comments are dubious as it has reached singularity.
The ginjo aroma is subdued but has a freshness of blue fruits. The taste is light and refreshing with a restrained balance of acidity and sweetness. However, a peculiar sweetness lingers in the aftertaste, giving it a kind of flirtatiousness. Is this a timeless approach by a classical brewer to a modern one? I would like to ask the master brewer (in a positive sense).
Repeat Score] 1.5
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I personally find it spicier than the previous one because of the slight bitterness.
It's not sharp, but it's drinkable.
Well, it's a Hakusen, so it tastes good.
Hachisen's 250th anniversary bottle. Hachinohe Sake Brewery's original variety made from an unnamed sake rice before it was registered as a variety.
It has a delicious fruity, wine-like flavor.
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It smells of banana. but in the mouth it is slightly effervescent with an apple aroma. The mouthfeel is soft, dry and refreshing on the tongue. It leaves a numb feeling on the tongue. Delicious.
Taking advantage of the Obon vacation, we are challenging the Kanagawa Sake Brewery Tour Stamp Rally.
We went to an izakaya in front of Hon Atsugi Station in search of Kanagawa's local sake. The food was delicious and the sake was very good, with a selection of famous and rare brands.
However, there was not a single local sake from Kanagawa. There is nothing wrong with the restaurant! It was just my own expectations!
Photo 3 shows the Kanagawa Sake Brewers Association, which is located in Hon Atsugi.
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The enburi was wonderfully delicious.
I searched for "sake-no-wa" and found that it is a PB of Koyama Shoten in Tokyo.
I can only imagine what local fans are going through.
This one is also refreshing. Light touch.
Slightly green apple and banana-like flavors.
It is fire-roasted, but the acidity is crisp.
Tingling sensation in the mouth.
The structure and crispness suit today's hot and humid weather.
Delicious.
4/5 stars for my favorite.
Mutsu Hachisen's special junmai since Natsu Doburokku. The aroma is mild, with a green apple aroma. It has a good balance of sweetness, umami, and acidity, making it an easy-drinking sake. It is easy to pair with meals.
The brewer is Hachinohe Shuzo in Aomori Prefecture. Mutsu Hachisen is the main brand, replacing Mutsu Otokoyama, the founding brand.
The raw material rice is Mutsuhomare, the rice polishing ratio is 60%, the sake degree is +3 degrees, the acidity is 1.4, and the alcohol content is 15%.
Place of purchase] Jizhu-an Sato
Otsu-Soba] Dada-cha-mame (green soybeans)
Purchased at a corner liquor store near Aomori station. Although it was purchased a long time ago, it had been stored in a sake cellar, so you can enjoy its gorgeous aroma and slight effervescence. The taste is sweet and light, but the lingering aftertaste is rich and truly delicious.
Rating: A
