With the arrival of the fall sake season, I'll be on board for a bit.
Hiyayoroshi is a new winter sake that is matured in the brewery for one summer and then shipped out in the fall when the temperature drops. I was under the impression that hiya-roshi is made when the temperature drops in the fall, but I wonder how it is made in the recent hot weather. I am sure the temperature is controlled by air conditioning, etc., but it seems strange to me that shipments start in the middle of August.
So, every year I am troubled by the dilemma of wanting to try seasonal products even though I do not fully appreciate the taste of hiyaoroshi.
I chose Haneya for this year's hiyaoroshi.
It is my favorite brand. There is no doubt about it! I was so enthusiastic, but the fruity flavor in the beginning was not so great, and what stood out was the bitterness in the latter half.
Well, I'm still not sure.
Please don't abuse me.
〜Am I an immature person who can't enjoy autumn sake? 〜I'm not a mature person.
Thank you very much for the food and drink!
Eh, delicious! Delicious! I love it.
It's mellow, fragrant, gentle, sweet and refreshing... I don't know if I'm expressing it right, but I love it!
Note
Hiyayoroshi is sake made by heating and sterilizing (hi-ire) new sake squeezed in the winter, storing it from spring to fall, and then maturing it before shipping. The name "hiyaoroshi" comes from the fact that the stored sake is "unloaded" from the vat or tank in a "hiya" state for shipment in the fall, when the outside temperature has cooled down. It is characterized by a mild, smooth, and mellow flavor that has developed over the summer, and is considered a seasonal sake to be enjoyed with autumn flavors.
2025.09.10 Robatanikai
Haneya Junmai Kinjo Hiyaoroshi 羽根屋 純米吟醸 ひやおろし
I got a glass from a regular at the next table and drank it. It had a unique spicy aftertaste. Oh, and Hyaoroshi is simply a limited sake that was released in the fall.
Haneya Junmai Ginjo Hiyoroshi
Rated 4.4
Rice: Gohyakumangoku from Toyama Prefecture; rice polishing ratio: 60%; alcohol content: 15%; sake alcohol content: +3.0; acidity: 1.5
It has a good balance of sweetness, acidity, and full-bodied flavor. The acidity is a perfect match with the sweetness and umami of the rice, which is moderated by the aging process. The full, clear umami fades out with the beautiful acidity. Brewed with Kanazawa yeast, it has a dignified taste. The touch is soft. The convergence is also a little mild, with a light aftertaste of sweet, sour, spicy, and bitter.
Subdued aroma
Delicious with a hint of savoriness!
The mild aroma is a change from the standard Haneya. The clear aroma disappears easily into the back of the throat, thanks to Haneya's careful production. The full, clear umami is enveloped by a beautiful acidity and quietly fades away. It is a deeply delicious hiyaoroshi that can be savored slowly and carefully, and one never gets tired of it. Enjoy it with seasonal delicacies as the autumn season deepens.
I am drawn to seasonal products and buy hiyaoroshi.
It has a gentle, rounded flavor and is easy to drink without any corners. It does not have strong characteristics, but I was able to drink it calmly. It was delicious. Thank you for the food 😊.
