The last area where we could see the Chichibu Mountains, Mount Asama, Mount Haruna, Mount Akagi (and the snow-capped Tanigawa Mountains in the background) was truly scenic. It was a great way to end my trip to Gunma, and I couldn't resist eating some Jyoshu barley pork cutlets with a side of the view!
Lastly, in honor of the menchikatsu, we had "Kanto no Hana" (flower of Kanto), which goes well with meat.
Banana and tropical fruit aroma.
The palate has a unique touch of lactic acid beverage-type softness and sweet-sourness.
However, it is not clingy and gradually becomes clearer, giving it a sense of balance that makes it suitable for eating. It was a beautiful taste, not unlike the earlier "Kwangto"!
We will visit again next year with Gunma fever. 🙂↕️
Good evening, stst-san!
You did a good job of making Gunma a sake destination this time 🎵.
I would love to visit Gunma one day 🚋.
I'll take full advantage of your post and use it as a reference when I do 🤗.
Good morning, ma-ki-!
I'm ready for the new year, and I'm ready to fill up "Akagisan" 💪.
Hot springs, nature, gourmet food, history. And there's plenty of good sake too, so please come and visit us ✨.
This is the 5th bottle of this year's Maikaze series!
It's been a while since I've had a "Kantou no Hana", but this is the first Maikaze type, so it's one I've been looking forward to👍.
When I opened the bottle and poured it, it was clear and had a slightly fruity aroma.
It has a crisp mouthfeel and a gaseous feel, making it refreshing and sharp.
I was surprised at the dry taste, which is outstanding among the Maikaze series and other sake from the same brewery that I have had!
However, it is not only spicy, but also has the mild sweetness and umami of "Maikaze". The freshness of the lush, raw sake and the bright astringency are also present in this well-proportioned taste ✨.
The aftertaste is also refreshing. The aftertaste is also refreshing, similar to that of a Ramune or cider!
I was surprised at how different it was from the "Sei", "Meiho Akagi", and "Hizirizm" I have had in the past!
But the interesting thing is that I can feel the same atmosphere at the core 👐.
Kantou no Hana Junmai Ginjo" for the first time in a while.
Has the label changed to a thinner one this season? Or is it a summer version?
It was sweeter than last year's Kantou no Hana, with almost no acidity, a slight bitterness, and no gassiness.
Anyway, it was delicious!
Junmai Ginjo Namahasho, velour-like material on the label
On the first day, it was a light, fresh yeast yeast. Apple-like aroma.
A few days later, I drank it and found sourness and a slippery umami flavor.
Can I write about my strange impression? The umami atmosphere and the aroma when it passed through the nose reminded me of tarako (cod roe). I wonder why... something about amino acids?
★★★★★
Kantou no Hana
Junmai Daiginjo
Polishing ratio 50% (alcohol 15%-16%)
Sake degree +2
Ingredient rice Gunma Hitomebore
Gunma Prefecture
It is a gift from my sister.
The taste, which could be negative in sake strength, goes well with the ultra-fine carbonation. It is similar to Niigata's packaged sake!
Price 1707 yen (720ml) 2025/03/10
720 about 1600 yen
I thought it was a good sake with excellent cosmetics when I drank Junmai Ginjo, so I tried Junmai Daiginjo.
As a result, I didn't like it very much.
The aroma in the mouth was worse than that of Junmai Ginjo, and I got the impression that it was like cheap packaged sake.
I had high expectations for this sake, but all I can say is that I am disappointed.
Purchased at Sei Sake Brewery direct from the store.
I stopped by expecting HIZIRIZM,
But I was told that they do not sell HIZIRIZM at the direct sales counter.
Since I came all the way here, I bought Kantou no Hana (flower of Kantou).
Slightly sweet classic aroma
At first I thought it tasted like a sweet classic sake
Slightly gassy
As you drink it, the sourness and sweetness are pleasant,
The aftertaste is very refreshing.
It is easy to drink more and more.
Delicious and I like it!