It came after the rain! Made in Suwa, Miyamanishiki, 15 degrees. I don't like summer sake, but this is great. It is an umazake to match the summer with its acidity. The changes every year are also a delight. This year's is a little more nourishing. What should I match it with?
The umami of the rice can be felt well, and the bitterness and acidity come and go at the same time.
There was also a standard junmai sake on tap, so I compared it with Biseong ✨.
Is it fire-aged?
The freshness is a little less and the umami in this one is more robust.
Still, it was easy to drink because of the use of Hitogokochi, which makes it smooth and easy to drink👍.
720 mL ¥ 1,530
It has a green apple-like aroma and sweetness, and pulls away with a slight bitterness.
The second day was sweeter.
Purchased from a mystery cheese shop🧀.
They started getting more in stock this year, so I'm not in a hurry to leave👍.
720 mL ¥ 1,650
Hi Yoohee 🐦.
I like the comparison! And Mystery Chi is awesome 😁I visited the brewery the other day 👣It's about the size of a family business, but they make a variety of delicious sakes and I want to support them 😊.
Good evening, Pon-chan. ⭐︎
I can't tell the difference if I drink them individually, so I try to compare them with the same brand as much as possible.
I'm jealous that you've been to so many different breweries 💨.
Looking forward to your review ✨
Honkin 😊 which has become my favorite.
I also bought this sake on a trip to Nagano last month ❗️
It is a summer sake brewed with white malted rice ❗️
It smells a bit like muscat!
The acidity of the white malted rice and the clearness of Miyamanishiki make it easy to drink.
It is easy to drink.
The bitterness was strong until about the second day after opening the bottle.
But after that, it calmed down and became just right. ‼️
The sweetness is not that strong.
I think it is easy to match with various meals 🤔.
I like the taste of HONKIN so I would like to drink the other ones as well 😃.
I would like to drink many other things as well 😃.
Good evening, Jay & Nobby, ❗️
It's true that most of the labels for this type of sake are white 🤔.
I think most of them are white 🤔.
This Honkin is white malted rice but not so acidic.
It is not so acidic.
It is delicious and has a sake-like taste 👍
It starts with a clear and refreshing citrus aroma and sweetness, then fades out with a gentle aftertaste after enjoying a light umami. It is not flashy, but it is a sake you will want to drink again.
The rice used is Miyamanishiki produced in Suwa
Fresh and full of minerals
It is rather sweet, but the bitterness and astringency in the latter half of the taste is well balanced.
This is delicious. ❣️
This is a cup of sake from Honkin. I tried it lukewarm.
Slightly yellowish color. It has a rich, thick texture, and the sweetness of the arugula is elegant and delicious.
If it were not a cup sake, I would drink more.
We paired it with Shinshu soba noodles and simmered carp.
A summer classic 🍶.
At first, it tastes sour like a refreshing lemon🍋,
At first it has a refreshing sourness like lemon 🍋 but strangely enough it also has a sweetness.
Perfect for summer. ☀️ loved it!
I totally loved it on this trip to Nagano 😍 Honkin😍.
I wonder if this is a spring sake 🤔.
The aroma is fruity ❗️
The sweetness is subdued but you can really taste the umami.
I can feel the umami well 😊.
It's a little bit bitter and a little bit gassy.
I can drink it easily 👍
After the second day, the bitterness will calm down and
It seems to mellow out after the second day 👍❗️
This time, I bought another bottle of Honkin sake
I bought another bottle of summer sake and I am looking forward to drinking it too.
I am looking forward to drinking it too ‼️
Good evening, Chobin-san.
Honkin is delicious 😊.
I also went on a brewery tour in Suwa a few years ago and the Honkin I drank at that time was really good and I loved it 🎵.
Looking forward to your next post ✨
Good evening, Chobin 😃.
We too had this at last year's Shinshu Sake Festival 😋 and would love to try it again from Honkin-san ‼️ which is a cut above the rest of Nagano sake 😍.
Good evening, ma-ki-san. ❗️
I like your tour of Suwa's breweries👍.
I stayed in Matsumoto this time
I stayed in Matsumoto this time, so I couldn't go.
But next time I would like to stay in Suwa
I would like to visit the breweries in Suwa next time 😊.
Good evening Jay & Nobby, ❗️
This gold is delicious 👍
I had an image of it before I drank it.
I thought it would be a classic type? I thought it would be a classic type.
But it is surprisingly modern and easy to drink 😊.
I'd like to try other Honkinen as well. ‼️
This is a souvenir cup of sake from the Suwa Gokura tour. My wife and I went alone, so we split it between tasting and souvenirs. I was reminded that this is the kind of sake I drink every day.
Eighth brewery in the Suwa Nine Breweries Tour
We were finally able to visit the Honkin brewery.
There were no visitors, so we were able to hear the president talk about sake tax, sake brewing, and many other topics.
The president was in a good mood, saying, "It was a good venting experience for me. He was in a good mood.
I was going to buy "Honkin Suwa," but when I tasted it, it was too clear and delicious.
But when I tasted it, it was too clear and I couldn't feel the umami right away. It might be different if I drink more.
I tasted it and liked the sweet and tasty and firm acidity that I like, so I bought it. I will enjoy drinking it at home slowly.
I have completed the tour of the five Suwa breweries.
My husband, who doesn't taste-test, got a cup of sake.
For some reason, only Maihime was bottled.
Here are the glasses, stamp card, and drawstring bag we received. I got a navy blue one.
Thanks for the Gozo review, Lutemi 😊.
It was very informative to see how you can go around 🙏 The purse is cute and ❣️
You and the president of Honkinen look like you had a great conversation 👍That's great of you Rutemi 😆.
Hi Pon-chan😄I was lucky that it was a weekday and there was only one group tasting at each brewery, so I had a chance to talk to the brewery staff. I could tell that they had a lot of hard work to make this gold 😌Pon-chan, enjoy your tour of the five breweries 😁.
I was unable to visit the Honkin brewery, so I bought this sake at Seiyu in Okaya City and drank it at the hotel.
I was thrilled to be able to easily buy a sake that I could not normally afford.
It tastes so good that I can't believe it's a honjozo. Karakuchi
The sweetness is elegant.
The sweetness is elegant. It tastes luxurious for everyday drinking.
I will definitely buy it tomorrow when I visit the brewery. I will definitely buy it when I visit the brewery tomorrow.
I thought so.
I heard a loud noise outside the hotel window.
I opened the curtains to see fireworks 🎆🎇 going off.
I wondered if it was a rehearsal for the Suwa Lake Fireworks Festival
I wonder if it was a practice for the Suwa Lake Fireworks Festival that is held every day from July 26th to August 25th.
Good evening, Rutemi🦉.
I'm so glad to know that you can buy good sake at the supermarket in Suwa 😻.
I'm so glad you can see the fireworks without the crowds 😆.
Good evening, Luthertemi 🌃😀😀 I've been in Suwa for a month now and I've only been to Mikotsuru and Masumi.
It's been a month since I came to Suwa, but I've only been to Mikotsuru and Masumi's brewery 🤣😭🤣I don't think I can go there anytime 😭I'll go to the brewery when I have time 🥳.
Good evening, Luteltemi.
Surprise fireworks while tucking into sake that you can't buy often enough doubles the fun and memories ✨.
It was a wonderful trip to Nagano 🎵.
Good evening, Ponchan 😄I was happy to suddenly and easily buy the sake of my dreams ☺️ I was surprised by the sudden launch of fireworks on a weekday, but I was lucky enough to enjoy it from my room 😆.
Good evening, Maechen 😁.
I envy you staying in Suwa for a long time. I was able to visit the 4 breweries in Kamisuwa quickly because they are lined up in a row. You can enjoy the delicious sake slowly 😊.
Good evening, ma-ki-chan 😄 I was happy to experience many things during my short trip to Nagano. I'm not sure if it was a rehearsal or not, but I was happy to see the fireworks 🎆 right in front of me 😆.
Good evening Masaki sapporo 😁.
I've never seen fireworks shot off in front of me before, so it was very impressive 😁Drinking in a happy mood was very special 😋.
Sake served with sushi. It was my first time in Nagano. It is not flashy but has a certain elegance. I was not tired of drinking it, so I decided to continue with it for the rest of the day.
It goes in quickly, then comes the lemon sourness from the white malted rice, a moderate sweetness, and a lingering aftertaste. On a hot and humid night, the citrus acidity is delightful. 😋
Like the image of a freshly spread blue sky after rain. Refreshing sake, fire-brewed, but after a day, the acidity is more rounded and easier to drink. At Seven Tsudanuma store. 🐈️🐈️
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Honkin-san brews a delicious sour
I think it has a clear, refreshing, easy-drinking finish, with a clarity like a fresh sky after rain!
A delicious one.
