At a dinner party in collaboration with Tsushima Tsuru at Metropolitan Morioka New Wing and Washinoo in Hachimantai.
The next one is Dragon Eye (sake yeast), additive-free, dry junmai.
Washinoo-san introduced the following
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This sake is the first of its kind for our company,
It has a clean, dry mouthfeel due to the addition of no yeast,
The sake has a dry taste with a sake degree of plus,
We made this sake with the same sake rice and
This sake is made with the same sake rice and brewing mixture as our representative Junmai sake "Kitamado Sanyu".
It is a dry sake in our product lineup,
It has a clean mouthfeel and a sharp acidity derived from the lactobacillus acidophilus used to make the sake,
It is also an umami-kuchi sake, which allows you to taste the robust flavor of the rice.
It is also an umakuchi sake.
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Indeed, it seems to be a bit more crisp than Hokumado Sanyu.
It is delicious and matches Japanese food beautifully.
We had it with sake snacks alternately with Hokumado Sanyou. (^o^)
By the way, the Wakarimizu is the brewing water of Mr. Washinoo. (^o^) Polish
Good evening! (^○^)
Today, it was cold in the morning, but a little warmer during the day in the coastal area of Iwate Prefecture.
It looks like the temperature will be much higher this weekend.
Will someiyoshino cherry blossoms be declared to be in full bloom around Tokyo soon?
At last, I have a good feeling that my work is finished and I can calm down to update my work.
I went out for drinks here and there last month, but I could not keep up with the updates.
So, here are some photos from the celebration party at Tsushima Tsuru at Metropolitan Morioka New Wing.
As I mentioned before, I never drink local Iwate sake unless it's an occasion like this.
The grass is always greener on the other side... (^_^; )
We were given a set of sake to compare.
The first one was a freshly squeezed raw sake of Washinoo.
I thought it would be a strong and peculiar sake, but it was surprisingly soft, sweet, and easy to drink.
It also has a slightly floral flavor.
The sake rice is made from "Hana-no-Mai," "Ginga," and "Gin-Otome," all of which are produced in Iwate Prefecture.
It was delicious. (^^)/
Morioka!
I chose the sake to go with the stylish snacks. This is also my first time.
Nice choice by me. It is nice and clear and dry.
Iwate's dry sake has no grandfather.
The dialect in the store is nice. It makes the sake go down a treat!
Washio is a brewery that produces many dry sake with a robust flavor, but the first time I tried Hokumado Sanyu, it had a mellow, sweet flavor, but with a robust umami. The name Hokumado Sanyu is said to refer to the sake, qin, and poetry in a poem by Bai Juyi. 17.5° and unpasteurized, or so I thought.
In the afternoon, we went for a walk in Morioka city!
We visited Morioka Castle, Kenji Miyazawa & Takuboku Ishikawa Museum, and ate jaja-men (Japanese noodles).
And now it's time for sake time, waiting for the shinkansen to return home...!
First, we compared Iwate sake.
The apple-like aroma was smooth and fresh, with a juicy sweetness from the dry astringency. The leesiness of the sake is like the pulp of the fruit, and the texture is gorgeous, like eating apples. The aftertaste is a little astringent and crisp, and it is delicious!
Good evening, stst 🌙
I want to go eat 💦.
I want to go eat 💦.
I've only had wanko soba, which is one of the three most popular noodles in Morioka...
I'd like to enjoy both there, though I'm bitten by the fact that it's not alcohol!
I'm jealous 😆.
Good evening, Jurian!
The atmosphere was nice, like an old-fashioned restaurant, and I recommend the chitan after dinner👍.
I was too full to eat, but I would like to try the wanko soba next time...!
I bought a bottle of sake from a sake brewery in Hachimantai, near Mount Iwate, that I had wanted to visit.
The aroma is grain-like, as is typical of sake. In the mouth, there is a sweetness and umami from the rice and a crisp bitterness at the end. The alcohol content is high, so you have to be careful when drinking it 😅I only know that it tastes sweet and elegant, so it's easy to drink.
This time, I served it with sashimi. It goes well with white meat, but I think it goes better with tuna, amberjack, or kanpachi.
Rice] Hana-no-Mai, Gin-Ginga, Gin-Otome
Rice polishing ratio: 65%.
Alcohol content: 19.7
Sashimi
Sashimi] 1,690 yen
Ginjo-shu at a famous yakiniku restaurant in Morioka.
A gorgeous sake with a strong flavor to go with the meat.
Alcohol content 17.5
Sake degree +2.5
Acidity 1.2
Rice polishing ratio 40
Ingredient rice: Yamadanishiki
Morirokaku @ Morioka
The end of outside drinking 🍶💕
Long time no see 🍶´-
I haven't been here for over a year, but you remembered me ⸜(> <⑉))⸜ yataaa♡♡!
They serve warm soup as an appetizer, so I especially like to come here in the winter time.
The eagle tail "Shirowashi" that I learned from the last time we went out for a drink.
It had 18% alcohol ( ⊙_⊙) crackling.
The sweetness is easy to understand at first sip, but the spiciness chases after you😯.
I think it's more suitable for eating 🤔 than on its own.
Pon-chan konbanhaha (o´ω`o)no~~!
It's a warm winter here, but there are many cold days, so soup is a great help ♡ˊInsert ♡♡
I was asked if I'm going to do 🧑🎄 this year? I was told 😂.
At Shion, Morioka Tsunagi Onsen, Iwate
On the way to sightseeing in Oirase, Aomori, we stayed one night at Tsunagi Onsen in Iwate.
It was difficult to go due to the Corona disaster.
The trip for women was revived!
After taking a nap at Mitakido Roadside Station, we went to Jodogahama Beach,
We went to Jodogahama beach.
I was worried about the weather, but it turned out to be fine!
We gave Kappa Ebisen (shrimp cakes) to the sea cucumbers, picked up seashells, and piled up stones of the Pure Land.
After that, we went to Ryusendo Cave.
I went into the limestone cave while protecting my glass knee.
It was mysterious, adventurous, and exciting! (っっ॑ す す す す す す す す す す す す す す す....)
The hot springs at Tsunagi Onsen Shion are the best!
We had a few happenings, but the dinner was delicious, with abalones and steaks!
I was having so much fun that I don't remember much, but I'm sure I'll remember it with the memories of my trip.
( * ˊIncreaseˋ )♡
Erin, good evening! I'm sorry I couldn't make it to the Tochigi Prefectural Meeting, as it was held in conjunction with the sake tasting championships (˚ ˃̣̣̥ ˂̣̣̥)!
Hi Nanoha 😃
You did hard work from Tsunagi Onsen ♨️ to Jodogahama and Ryusendo ❗️
I stayed 2 nights in Morioka in September and hardly did any sightseeing 😆.
Hello, Nanoha! (^o^)
Thank you very much for sightseeing in Iwate Prefecture, our almost hometown.
Thank you very much for visiting my hometown, Iwate Prefecture.
Please come to Iwate as often as you like, because Iwate is full of delicious sake. (I hope you will visit us again soon.
Haruei Chichi, good evening~ (*ˊ ˋ*) I was greedy and went sightseeing. lol I drove there but it was quite a distance ( ˊInasa`;) 2 nights in Morioka, a drinking trip without sightseeing? LOL!
Tomoyuki Kumagai, good evening~ (*ˊ ˋ*) I enjoyed Iwate! This time we had a ryokan meal, but next time I would like to have a drink at Gin Kura (...-̀ᴗ-)✧
Good evening, Nanoha-san 😄♪
I like your handsome trip 😆⤴︎I see you went to Iwate 💕that looks like a lot of fun🎶Lots of sightseeing, chatting, eating good food and drinking 🍶It's the best 😆👍.
Tsubu-chan, it had been a long time since the women's trip, so it was even more exciting! The weather was not so good, but that's part of the fun. The main thing is to eat, drink, and talk, right?
Good evening! (^^)/
Today was a crisp, clear autumn day.
I am thankful to be able to spend the day in the crisp, clear air for the first time in a while.
The air is getting drier, so I spent the day cleaning my clogs (lol).
It has been especially hot and humid this year, so my unworn shoes have become moldy, so I took them all out and wiped and cleaned the clog boxes and polished the shoes again.
In Iwate, the roads freeze over in the winter, so we need to prepare separate winter shoes with non-slip soles, and as a result, we need a good number of shoes.
I started before 11:00 a.m. and it took me until 4:30 a.m. (^_^;)
Now, changing the topic, last week was our wedding anniversary.
We had a very nice time together.
So, I was quite excited to get on the "WARAKU" project at the Metropolitan Morioka New Wing's Tsushima Tsuru.
They had 5 kinds of 30ml sake available, but we started with Washinoo's Aki-agari/Junmai-shu.
As usual, the sake had a firm mouthfeel.
It is a perfect sake for a meal with the delicious taste of rice.
We paired it with appetizers such as hoya konokowata and Manana bonito saikyo yaki (grilled bonito).
It was delicious with the flavor of the ingredients! (^○^)
Hi Kumagai 😃
Thanks for spending a day cleaning the clogs 😌It must feel good to have a shiny ✨ entrance 🤗.
And happy wedding anniversary 🎉happy couple's drink party😊good for you!
Good evening, Jay & Nobby! (^○^)
No, it was really hard, but I feel at peace when the entrance is clean.
I always treat my wife to a drink a few times a year on our anniversary (lol).
Good evening, Maru-san! (^○^)
Thank you for your kind words.
It is fun to have a drinking party with children, but it is also fun to celebrate with hotels and other events like this.
Thank you for your kind words.
Good evening, Mr. Sashu! (^○^)
Thank you for your kind words.
Washio is very interesting because it changes its expression in various ways depending on the temperature.
I was entertained by the array of local sakes.
Back to you!
Happy belated wedding anniversary, Mr. Kumagai 🎉💐.
I'm sure your wife was pleased with the lovely meal 💕.
I thought it was very Kumagai-san-like that he talked about cleaning clogs 😆 Ah! You'll be lucky 👍
Hello, Pon-chan! (^o^)
Thank you for your kind words.
Yes, we are two picky eaters.
Good food and good drinks are absolute prerequisites.
Cleaning clogs is a good way to get lucky, isn't it?
Good evening, Mr. Kumagai🌙
Happy wedding anniversary 💍🎉🎊
You and your wife had a wonderful time enjoying delicious drinks and food together 🥰I envy you more than anything for being able to drink together😂.
Good evening, Tsubu!
Thank you for your kind words. (^^)/
My master taught me that we should never lack offerings to the god of the mountain (lol).
I am glad that we had a variety of wines this time.
